About Me

Welcome to Betsy's Little House Family Child Care Center!

Hi! I'm Shirley Simon and I provide child care in my own home. I would like to invite you to enroll your child for a fun learning experience.

I provide adventures for young children ages 2 yrs. 6 mo. to 12 yrs. old to explore the world around them in lots of fun filled ways.

My purpose is to provide a happy, safe, learning environment for each child, to progress at his or her own level of development through a variety of experiences. This will encourage him or her to explore and learn in his or her own way. My philosophies are "Let kids be kids", "Hands on learning" and "teach thru the teachable moment."

PARENT INFO:Benefits for Parents who choose Betsy's Little House Family Child Care Center (BLHFCCC)Welcome to BLHFCCC, where learning is child's play. BLHFCCC provides a happy, safe, learning home environment for each child to progress at his or her own level of development through a variety of experiences with a mixed age group of children.One stop drop off and pick up for children ages 2yrs. 6mo. to 12 yrs. Transportation is provided to and from local schools for K3, K4 and school age children also on field trips. Open Monday thru Friday 6:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., from late August to early June. Parents choose hours and days of attendance. Only hourly fees are charged for when child is present. Discount for 2 or more children. Nutritious foods are provided for breakfast, lunch and 2 snacks. Menu is posted weekly. Child care policies are shared with parents before entering program along with all required state forms that are stored in child's file. Daily communication with the same provider at drop off and pick up. A parent newsletter and calendar of activities are provided monthly. Art supplies and Kleenex are provided. Only 2 fund raisers that benefit children organizations are held during the year. These fund raisers are used as teaching opportunities to encourage children to eat healthy, exercise and help learn life skills. They also help make the children aware of other children's challenges and how important it is to keep their bodies safe and healthy. Parents are welcome to visit the child care center anytime. Parents are encouraged to attend low or no cost field trips when ever possible. Each child is provided with a portfolio of a daily activity notebook and pictures when ever they become available. Parents are informed of any activities including free educational and recreational opportunities offered in local and surrounding areas. A parent magazine is also available for up to date parenting advice. Book orders are also offered to encourage and improve academic reading and other educational skills. Provider stays informed by attending continuous education classes. Also attending meetings for a support group of other family child care providers. The child care center is inspected by state licenser, Food Program and local Fire Dept. several times a year. Provider plans activities and provides the children with a wide variety of experiences. "PLAY" is a major component of my program. Ample time, material and space are provided for children to actively explore and learn about the world around them. They also learn manners, respect, academic and self help skills. Love is also given through lots of smiles, hugs, kisses and verbal praise.