Our Space
“Learning and teaching should not stand on opposite banks and just watch the river flow by; instead, they should embark together on a journey down the water. Through an active, reciprocal exchange, teaching can strengthen learning and how to learn.”
– Loris Malaguzzi
The Basics:
Ages 18 months to 5 years old
Hours of operation – Monday through Friday
7:30am to 5:30pm
Child/Caregiver Ratio 6:1, Maximum 10:1 (19 children possible in the whole house)
Our little bungalow home has:
3 multi-purpose classrooms for play and rest
Each child has their own cot
Small kitchen – keep lunches, milk or other foods fresh in the refrigerator
Office/library
Small bathroom with kid-sized urinal and kid-adapted toilet for potty learning and changing table for diapering
Spacious backyard/outdoor classroom
“Reggio Emilia schools are places of wonder and joy, where children’s ideas and interests are at the center of the learning experience.”
– Sylvia Chard
What to bring:
Your child will have a hook for hanging a bag/backpack AND a cubby box to store extra supplies.
❑ Bag or backpack
❑ Softies for nap (pillow, blanket, crib sheet, OR nap roll)
❑ THREE (3) complete changes of clothes
❑ Lunch bag (that can be carried by child)
❑ AM Snack
❑ Lunch
*We recommend the bento boxes from Bentgo, Planetbox, and Austin Baby Collection
❑ PM Snack
❑ Large pack of disposable diapers OR cloth diapers and a wet bag (if needed)
❑ Diaper rash cream/ointment
❑ Sunscreen/ bug repellent (if you prefer to use your own)
❑ Baby wipes (if you choose not to use the wipes provided)
❑ Water bottle/cup
❑ Rain coat, rain hat, rain pants, rain boots
❑ Jacket, hat, and mittens for cold weather
❑ Sun hat for hot weather
❑ Wet bag for any soiled items
❑ Family photo, include pets if you have them.
❑ ANY PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION SHOULD BE PRESENTED WITH DOCTOR’S NOTE TO DIRECTOR
❑ Non-prescribed medication (i.e. teething tablets/gel/Benadryl/Tylenol) – MUST BE PRESENTED TO DIRECTOR with a note from your pediatrician stating the appropriate dosage required.
Our favorite labels:
Mabel’s Labels www.mabelslabels.com
Oliver’s Labels www.oliverslabels.com