King's Daughters Child Care Center – December 2018 Newsletter

A Message from the Executive Director

This year seems to be going by faster than normal. And as I always say to my kids, time needs to slow down!

But this year has brought so many great things for the Center. As you all know from the last newsletter, Toddler 1 room was completely remodeled. The teachers and children love the new space and it truly has been an amazing renovation! Toddler 2 was completed in May. Again, this room turned out better than we could have imagined. Although the 2 year old children enjoyed being in their temporary classroom by my office every day, they were amazed when they returned to their new classroom. It has been worth all the shuffling around to get these projects completed.

Thanks to the generosity of so many during the Amazing Raise! With that money raised and some grant funds, we were able to rebuild both sheds in the play areas outside. This was an extremely needed improvement. All the staff helped clean up the toys and the play areas after construction was complete. Both areas look great!

Congratulations to our Center Director, Jasmine, who welcomed a baby boy on Tuesday, July 31!

Wheeling’s 4th Annual Dragon Boat was another amazing success! Weather was perfect again for us. Over 600 people competed this year with teams coming from Akron, Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Marietta! I am extremely grateful for all the people who came to cheer on their friends and family and for those who volunteered their time to help run the event. Many thanks to all of you for your support for this event!

For those of you who shop on Amazon, here is an easy way to give back to the Center. Just click this link and shop. A portion of the money you spend goes directly to King’s Daughters!

http://smile.amazon.com/ch/55-0359009

From everyone at King’s Daughters Child Care Center – Happy Holidays to you and your family!!!

~ Jamie

King’s Daughters at the Wheeling Nailer’s Game

Earlier this year, King’s Daugthers ran the 50/50 at the Nailer’s Game. We had a great time and raised over $1,400!

Pictured: Jamie Remp, Briana Schulze (Board member), Jess Sanders & Mark Merritt (Board Member).

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Toddler 2 – After

Fresh paint (blue and purple) is definitely the highlight to Toddler 2. Both restrooms were updated, storage added and areas arranged!

Toddler 1 – After

A storage closet was created along with an eating area for the children. Old cabinets and plumbing were removed which gave the room some additional space!

Wish List

Below are items we use on a regular basis at the Center and always welcome as a donation!

Mark your calendars for

Wheeling’s 5th Annual Dragon Boat Race!

August 24, 2019:

Team Registration will be open early 2019. Email dragon@kdwheeling.org for more information.

ww.dragonboatwheeling.com

The Center will be closed the following holidays:

December 24, 25 and 26 Holiday Break
January 1, 2019
May 27, 2019
July 4, 2019
September 2, 2019
November 28 & 29, 2019
December 25 – 27, 2019

Special recognition:

Special birthdays wishes to our staff:

Miss Jasmine October 10

Miss Summer (Elm Grove UPK) October 18

Miss Lori October 25

Miss Niah October 27

Miss Carla November 9

Miss Mary December 15

Congratulations to those celebrating a work anniversary:

Miss Christine 2 years on October 14

Miss Megan 11 years on October 24

Thank you ladies for your dedication to the families of the Center!

Helpful reminders for the Center:

There is no smoking near or in front of Center during pick up or drop off. Please refrain from smoking, even while in vehicles.
Key fobs are assigned to you personally. Do not share your fob with others.
When parking in front of the building, please park to the right (close to the building). The left side allows for traffic to flow. If you park on the left side, it blocks traffic.
Please make sure your child has an extra set of clothes, diapers/wipes, formula (if applicable).
Special diets need to be discussed with Jasmine. She will work with families to ensure your child is fed according to any allergies or special diet request.
Please do not allow your child to bring in outside food or drinks into the Center or leave food/drinks in lockers.
Toys often get lost or broken when children bring them from home. Please only send toys with your child on show and tell day. This gives children the chance to show their friends their favorite toy and talk about it.

Meet our Staff:

Infant Room: Carla, Lacey

Toddler 1: Megan, Tiffanie

Kait, Marissa

Toddler 2: Emily, Sarah & Alyssa

Kelsie

Pre-School: Melissa and Mary

Pre-K: Lori and Alicia

Niah

Front Desk: Christine Sobutka

Kitchen: Christine Encinas

Housekeeping: Janice

Volunteer: Miss Barb – Office (Wednesday)

Jasmine, Center Director: jasmine@kdwheeling.org

Jamie, Executive Director: jamie@kdwheeling.org

Meet our 2018 Board of Directors:

Matthew Osborne, President

Lea Ridenhour, Vice President

Briana Schulze, Treasurer

Laura Carter

Lori Kenamond

Jessica Benedict

Sara DeLong

MaryLu Hutchins

Jeanie Prince

Mark Merritt

Ashley Kepner

Valerie Piko

You and your child are important to us!

If you wish to share something special about the Center or Staff or if you ever have a concern, please call or email:

Jasmine: jasmine@kdwheeling.org

Jamie: jamie@kdwheeling.org

Telephone: 304-233-1114

www.kdwheeling.org

“To the world you may be one person;

but to one person you may be the world!”

Dr. Seuss