February 17, 2011

Your child’s weekly classroom newsletter, written personally by your child’s teacher, will keep you up to date on classroom lesson plans, field trips, classroom reminders, birthday announcements, and other useful information. Little Canada Newsletters Infant…

February 17, 2011

Your child’s classroom calendar, written personally by your child’s teacher, will give you a brief overview of the month’s weekly themed lesson plans. Click here to view the Little Canada Calendars Click here to view…

February 14, 2011

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February 14, 2011

Thank you for your interest in Children’s Discovery. To view our Children’s Discovery Welcome Book, you will need Adobe Acrobat reader, which can be downloaded for free.   Download our Parent Welcome Book   If…

February 14, 2011

Kids Eat Free Any Day of the Week! Show your Children’s Discovery Academy Rewards Card to receive a free kids meal, with the purchase of an adult meal, any day of the week! Breakfast is…

February 14, 2011

Free Consultation & Exam! Dr. Mike Hallingstad provides a safe and caring environment for the treatment of back pain, neck pain, extremity pain and headaches. Performance Chiropractic is a preferred provider for all insurance carriers…

February 14, 2011

Kids Eat Free! Come enjoy a family tradition! Mama and Papa Vitale’s never-ending drive to prosper and succeed began with a small vegetable stand in 1928 on the corner of Rice Street and Little Canada…

February 14, 2011

Buy Dinner, Get Dessert Free! Every Culver’s restaurant has over 45 palate-pleasing menu items that are sure to pique your taste buds. Check out their always fresh, made to order, menu items Bring the family…

February 14, 2011

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February 14, 2011

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February 14, 2011

Roxyk@ChildrensDiscoveryAcademy.com

Toddler B Teacher, Little Canada

Educational Background: 
B.A. in Elementary Education from the University of Minnesota

Employed with Children’s Discovery Academy since 2013

“With all of my years of experience at Children’s Discovery Academy, I’ve had the pleasure of working with every age group, though toddlers hold a special place in my heart.  Throughout my time here, I’ve built lifelong friendships with my coworkers and have developed a deep appreciation for the unique needs and strengths of each family I work with.  I love getting to know each child and their family & creating strong, supportive relationships that help foster a positive learning environment.  I’m always learning new ways to keep kids excited about discovering the world around them and strive to make every day a fun and meaningful experience for my students and their families”

~Roxy

 

February 14, 2011

3665 Talmage CircleVadnais Heights, MN 55110Phone (651) 653-9871Fax (651) 407-1078Info@ChildrensDiscoveryAcademy.com

February 14, 2011

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February 14, 2011

Our Company Children’s Discovery Academy was founded in 1981. We are experts in providing a safe, caring atmosphere for children ages 6 weeks through 5 years. Our Teachers and Staff Children’s Discovery Academy truly believes…

February 14, 2011

Knowing when a child is too ill to be at Children’s Discovery Academy, or needs to be removed, has always been a challenging part of our job. We all want to keep as much illness out of Children’s Discovery as possible but also respect a parent’s need to be at work. We met with a local pediatrician to set up specific guidelines we all can follow concerning illness. Some of these areas are discussed below:

Children Should Not Attend If They:

Have a fever of 100° axillary or more within the last 24 hours without fever-reducing medicine.

Have had diarrhea or vomiting within the last 24 hours.

Have red or mattery eyes, and have not had prescription eye drops for at least 24 hours.

Have had any undiagnosed skin rash.  We must have doctor’s written note stating the irritation is not contagious.

Children Will Be Removed If They:

Run a fever of 100° axillary or more.

Have 3 loose stools or diarrhea within a 24 hour period.

Have vomited or have had diarrhea which is uncontrolled.

Have any symptoms of pink eye (red mattery eyes) or impetigo (skin irritation).

If your child is showing any of the above symptoms, he/she must not return until the above conditions are no longer present and/or a doctor signs a form stating your child is not contagious and is ready to return to group daycare.

First Aid and CPR

Basic First Aid and CPR will be administered by a staff member as deemed necessary.  All staff are trained in Multi-Media pediatric First Aid and CPR.  In the event emergency care is required due to an accident or injury, the parents will be notified immediately.  Local paramedic units will be called if necessary to take your child to Children’s Hospital for treatment (unless another hospital is specified on the child’s enrollment application). Additionally, all staff have SUIDS (sudden unexplained infant death) and AHT (abusive head trauma) training.

Illness Policy

Parents are asked to inform Children’s Discovery within 24 hours, exclusive of weekends and holidays, when a child is diagnosed by a child’s source of medical or dental care of having a contagious reportable disease (such as whooping cough, measles, mumps, chicken pox, diphtheria, or scarlet fever).  Children’s Discovery will post a sign informing parents of contagious diseases as previously mentioned.  If your child should show symptoms of illness while at Children’s Discovery, he/she will be removed from the group and given a quiet space.  The parents will be contacted and asked to take their child home as soon as possible.  If parents cannot be reached, an emergency contact will be called to pick up your child.

Medication Regulations

The State of Minnesota requires that all prescription medications, which are administered through Children’s Discovery Academy, must have written instructions by a physician or dentist, and a written authorization to administer medication must be given by a parent.  In order to satisfy the compliance, all medications must be kept in their original containers bearing the original label with legible information stating:

Prescription Number

Name of Drug

Strength and Quantity of Drug

Expiration Date of any Time-Dated Drug

Directions for Use

Child’s Name

Date of Original Issue

Name and Address of Licensed Pharmacy Issuing Medication

We can only issue prescription drugs that meet the above requirements, and are required to be given during the time of day your child is in attendance.  All written instructions must include a starting and ending date for Children’s Discovery Academy to administer the drug.  With each new or repeated occurrence of an illness, a new prescription must be prescribed and a new Medical Permission Slip must be filled out.  Children’s Discovery Academy staff will not administer medicines that are past their expiration dates.

Prescription Medication

If your child is on a prescription medication, the medical permission slip does not have to be signed by the doctor (the prescription itself takes care of that item), but it must be filled out in entirety by the parents.

Over-the-Counter Medication

Over-the-counter medications must be accompanied with a written doctor’s note.

February 14, 2011

Welcome. Stay current on all of the activities your child will be enjoying while attending Children’s Discovery Academy. Below are helpful resources for you to view. If at any time you have questions about your…

February 14, 2011

You are encouraged to visit our school with your child to observe the daily activities taking place. Feel free to ask us any questions you may have and feel free to share information with us…

February 14, 2011

Little Canada Students Enrollment Application Infant/Toddler Developmental History Healthcare Summary Immunization Record Photo Permission External Preparations Electronic Payment Vadnais Heights Students Enrollment Application Infant-Toddler Developmental History Healthcare Summary Immunization Record Photo Permission External Preparations Electronic…

February 14, 2011

“Our daughter has attended Children’s Discovery since she was 2. She is now 9. We love it there. She attended the private kindergarten as well. It was wonderful. We chose it because of the class…

February 14, 2011

Happy Feet Dance Program

Happy Feet Dance Company LogoChildren’s Discovery is proud to offer dance lessons to its students!  Happy Feet Dance Company brings its upbeat and popular program to us once a week during your child’s free time.  This high-energy program is designed to give your child professional dance lessons without the hassle of nights and weekends spent away from home and driving back and forth from a dance studio.  Dance classes are offered to all students that are 2 to 6 years of age.  The program includes tap, jazz, ballet, rhythm and movement instruction.  We will work on coordination, balance, beginning dance technique and so much more!

Classes are focused on boosting self-esteem and having tons of fun!  There are 2 exciting recitals: one during the holidays in December, and the year-end in May with our Annual Spring Recital.  This exciting show features dazzling costumes and props, and it is the highlight of the dance year!

Happy Feet Dance Company Owner and Instructor, Jenny Hansell, has been with Children’s Discovery for many years.  Jenny also has 12 years of teaching experience and 20 years of dance training.  She teaches classes across the north metro at various child care centers, elementary schools, and is the Dance Director for the cities of Vadnais Heights and St. Anthony.  Please feel free to contact Jenny with questions or for more information about the dance program at 763-784-4151. Register your child for Happy Feet Dance by emailing Jenny at missjenny@happyfeetdancecompany.com
 

Play Tap and Go

playtapandgoc37b-a03dt03a-zKyle Witherow teaches Play Tap and Go at CDA.  Play Tap and Go is a modern and engaging approach to teaching music to preschool children.  Play Tap and Go music education program prepares children to move confidently into piano lessons if desired, with a technically sound foundation.  And that’s not all.  With Play Tap and Go, children have so many learning opportunities – all in the name of fun!  Here’s a sampling of what children will learn:
  • Rhythm and movement exercises that develop small and large motor skills
  • Recognition of notes and note values
  • Counting exercises to help recognize numbers and develop math skills
  • Memory skill building through repeated music terminology
  • Introduction to the music staff and piano keyboard
  • Creative development through improvisation, composition and keyboard exploration
  • Development of verbal skills through group interaction
  • Improved hand-eye coordination through hands-on experience with rhythm instruments and the keyboard.
  • Reinforcement of listening skills by discerning high and low, loud, and soft sounds.
  • Recognition of the music alphabet, colors, and shapes with worksheet activities
  • Music story time focusing on composers, music terminology, and character development.
  • Weekly life lessons incorporating positive emotional and social skills to build self-worth.
For more information, please contact Kyle Witherow directly by email: kyle@playtapgo.com or by phone: 651-357-3793.
Register your child for Play Tap Go at www.PlayTapGo.com

 


Soccer Shots

It’s more than soccer!

Soccer Shots is the national leader in youth soccer development for children ages 2 through 8. Our program has been created under the guidance of childhood education specialists, MLS® and USL® professional soccer players, and experienced and licensed soccer coaches. Our innovative lesson plans are developmentally appropriate and tailored specifically to the three distinct age groups we teach. Using these creative and age-appropriate curricula and infusing each lesson plan with enthusiasm and structured activity, Soccer Shots aims to leave a lasting, positive impact on every child we serve.

Benefits

By enrolling your child in Soccer Shots, you can expect the following:

•Increased psychomotor development through fun fitness activities

•Introduction to team dynamics

•Character formation through life lessons such as honesty, sharing, respect, and positive attitudes

•Development of active lifestyle habits

•Individual skill development

•Coordination, balance, and agility development

No gear needed! All soccer equipment is provided to program participants.

For more information or to register, please visit: www.soccershots.org

 

Tumble Fun Bus

It’s a full sized school bus that has been renovated into a children’s gymnastics center that comes right to Children’s Discovery Academy. Some of the many items included in the bus are: bars, rings, mini springboard, parachute, vault, trampoline, beam, ball pit, zip line, monkey bars, climbing mountain, and MUCH MORE!
Gymnastics has been proven to not only improve children’s health but also help  develop such areas as balance, strength, weight control, confidence, mental health and motor skills.
 
For more information, please contact Shannon Shepard by phone 763-229-0599 or email shannonshepard@comcast.net
 

 

February 13, 2011

“All 3 of our daughters began attending Children’s Discovery Academy the day I returned to work following maternity leave (our oldest is now 8 and still attends the school’s wonderful after school and summer programs.)…

February 13, 2011

Our Pre-Kindergarten curriculum is guaranteed to prepare your child for Kindergarten! Children work in large groups, small groups, and individually to master school readiness skills such as language development, reading, math, social development, emotional development, small motor skills,…

February 13, 2011

Our Curriculum Online Daily Sheets: We’ll electronically track daily information about your child’s meals, moods, activities, photos, and more! This information is accessible from your computer or through a Smartphone or iPad application. You’ll have peace of mind…