***Back-To-School Night Picnic***
MARK your CALENDARS .....Saturday, August 23, 2025 @ 4:00PM (Mandatory Meeting, if you miss it, please schedule a day and time to go over all the information)
We will be doing this year at the house.....YAY!!!!! This will be potluck style, so please watch for an email from signup genius. We will be providing fried chicken and some drinks.
Illness Policy
Temperature over 100 degrees F is considered a fever according to the CDC. For all other illnesses I will be following The Children's Hospital & CDC as to when to keep your child home with you. Just remember that a lot of illnesses are contagious before symptoms appear, including the actual Flu, COVID, and many, many others.
Temperature over 100 degrees F is considered a fever according to the CDC. For all other illnesses I will be following The Children's Hospital & CDC as to when to keep your child home with you. Just remember that a lot of illnesses are contagious before symptoms appear, including the actual Flu, COVID, and many, many others.
***NEW***How Sick is Too Sick - December 2024 can be found here
UPK (Universal Pre-School)
1st Day of Pre-School - Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Mondays - Thursdays - 8:30am to 12:15pm
Empowering Your Child: Building Independence
Establish Routines: Daily routines give kids a sense of comfort and familiarity. Having a routine for morning, bedtime, playtime, and mealtime helps them know what to expect.
- This builds: Predictability and comfort. When children know what to expect, they feel safer and more secure, which helps them handle new experiences like starting preschool.
- Try it out: Create a visual schedule with your child. Get creative! Take pictures of the steps your child takes, find images and print them, draw, or use stickers—whatever visual will help your child follow their steps. Reference this simple template as a start.
- Turn your routine into a song! Singing supports your child's language development and working memory. Here’s a morning routine song from Daniel Tiger to get you started.
- For more help with routines and starting school, check out this Sesame Street series featuring Elmo, Ready for School Challenge.
- Sleep helps your child grow, stay healthy, and be ready to learn and play each day. Check out tips for bedtime routines and more info Sleep and Your Child
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ELV Online System
Please continue to keep all information up to date on Early Learning Ventures.
Please continue to keep all information up to date on Early Learning Ventures.
RESOURCE LIST
The list of resources has been added to Angel Hugs Daycare Facebook Page, in order for parents to have access to this information at all times. We never know what life throws at us. This list of resources has numbers for food banks, emergency housing, hospitals, and many other helpful things parents may need.
Curriculum
Play-based Learning Web Resources
1) http://theconversation.com/play-based-learning-can-set-your-child-up-for-success-at-school-and-beyond-91393
2) http://www.earlychildhoodnews.com/earlychildhood/article_view.aspx?domainredirect=true&ArticleID=453
3) https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/play
4) http://www.eclearningil.org/sites/default/files/hero-resources/early_childhood_progam_philosophies.pdf
Blanket Policy
Due to safety issues and to reduce risks, no child under the age of 2 will be given a blanket for nap time. Infants birth to 12 months will be provided a sleep sack as stated in the Infant Safe Sleep Policy as needed.Preschool News
Program is aligned with the Colorado Early Learning and Development Guidelines, which can be found at: https://www.cde.state.co.us/early/eldgs
Program is aligned with the Colorado Early Learning and Development Guidelines, which can be found at: https://www.cde.state.co.us/early/eldgs
Summer
No scheduled curriculum during the summer
Schedule
6-8:30 - Arrival (Free Play)
8:30-9:00 - Circle & Story Time (Large Group) (planned daily activities)
9:00-9:30 - AM Snack & diaper changes
9:30-10:00 - Outdoor Play (Teacher Led Outdoor Gross Motor)
10:00-11:00 - Centers (Small Group) (planned daily activities)
11:00-11:30 - Free Play & diaper changes
11:30-12:00 - Lunch
12:00-3:00 - Nap
3:00-3:15 - Clean-up & diaper changes
3:15-3:45 - PM Snack
4:15-6:00 - Outdoor Play (Teacher Led Outdoor Gross Motor)
8:30-9:00 - Circle & Story Time (Large Group) (planned daily activities)
9:00-9:30 - AM Snack & diaper changes
9:30-10:00 - Outdoor Play (Teacher Led Outdoor Gross Motor)
10:00-11:00 - Centers (Small Group) (planned daily activities)
11:00-11:30 - Free Play & diaper changes
11:30-12:00 - Lunch
12:00-3:00 - Nap
3:00-3:15 - Clean-up & diaper changes
3:15-3:45 - PM Snack
4:15-6:00 - Outdoor Play (Teacher Led Outdoor Gross Motor)
Starts over in the Fall - From June until August we will be still having themes, but the structured preschool classroom will resume on September 2, 2025.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher Conferences will be held the week of:
Fall - November 17, 2025
Spring - May 4, 2026
Student/Staff Spotlight
August Birthday's
August Birthday's
None
*Important Childcare Dates*
(P-Personal, H-Holiday, & S-Sick)****No Childcare & Other Important Dates****
***2025***
Sept - 1st - H
Oct - 2nd - 3th & 6th - P (15-13)
Oct - 27th - 31 - P (12-8)
Nov - 3rd - 7th - P (7-3)
Nov - 27th & 28th - H
Dec - 18th & 19th - P (2 & 1)
Dec - 24th & 25th - H
*Personal Days-P & Holiday Days-H to be paid/contract*
*20 Personal Days as of 1/1/25*
*5 Sick Days as of 1/1/25*
*5 Sick Days as of 1/1/25*
NEW***Professional Development Days***
Closing at 4:30PM
Aug 27
Sept 24
Oct 22
Nov 19
Dec 17
*Other Important Dates*
Jaycee, Kellie, Jeni, or Dave will be here with the kids on the following dates for a couple hours
Jaycee, Kellie, Jeni, or Dave will be here with the kids on the following dates for a couple hours
AUGUST
None as of right now
***Sign-In & Sign-Out***
Being done with ELV
State of Colorado & Food Program is requiring all parents to sign their children in and out of daycare. If you would please do this, that would be awesome!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!! FOOD PROGRAM has said they are starting to not reimburse if this is not done.
Being done with ELV
State of Colorado & Food Program is requiring all parents to sign their children in and out of daycare. If you would please do this, that would be awesome!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!! FOOD PROGRAM has said they are starting to not reimburse if this is not done.
Parent Corner
***Goals Updated(10/30/2024)
Colorado Shines Goals - A copy of the goals will be attached to the monthly email, along with a copy in the Parent Resource Center.
Parent Helpful Info
Visual Schedule
Here is a link to a visual schedule and chore chart you are welcome to use at home. We will be using one very similar this year here as well. Click here
Feeding Stages
Bedtime Routines
One-liners (Shows empathy, but puts child's action back on them) ***VERY HELPFUL***
Family Network
Facebook Daycare Group – Everyone can search Angel Hugs Daycare and see the Facebook page. It is not a closed group. There will be no pictures of children on here.
***Community Connections***
- 5280 Produce
Fresh Produce for a reasonable price.....Facebook....5280 Produce
- Arvada Library - 7525 West 57th Ave., Arvada, CO 80002
M-Th 9am-8pm, Fri & Sat 9am-5pm, & Sun 12pm-5pm
***Safety Net/Parent Resources***
- Jeffco CCAP (Childcare) - 900 Jefferson County Pkwy., Human Services Building, Golden, CO 80401 - (303) 271-4484
- Jeffco Action Center (Emergency Housing, food, clothing, job search) - 8755 West 14th Ave., Lakewood, CO 80215 - (303) 237-7704
- Arvada Food Bank (Food) - 8555 West 57th Ave., Arvada, CO 80002 - (303) 424-6685
- Medicaid (medical, dental, and hearing and vision screening) - 900 Jefferson County Pkwy., Human Services Building, Golden, CO 80401 - (303) 271-1388
-WIC (Women, Infant, Children) Food Nutrition - Arvada Clinic - 6303 Wadsworth Bypass, Arvada, CO 80003 - (303) 275-7510
-Child Find (Concerns of Growth and Development) - Jefferson County - 809 Quail St., Bldg. 1, Room 113, Lakewood, CO 80215 - (303)982-7247
-Audiology (Hearing Screening) - Children's Hospital Colorado - 13123 E. 16th Ave., Aurora, CO 80045 - (720)777-0123
-WIC (Women, Infant, Children) Food Nutrition - Arvada Clinic - 6303 Wadsworth Bypass, Arvada, CO 80003 - (303) 275-7510
-Child Find (Concerns of Growth and Development) - Jefferson County - 809 Quail St., Bldg. 1, Room 113, Lakewood, CO 80215 - (303)982-7247
-Audiology (Hearing Screening) - Children's Hospital Colorado - 13123 E. 16th Ave., Aurora, CO 80045 - (720)777-0123
***Parent Lending Library***
1.Anger “Handling a powerful emotion in a healthy way” – Book – Gary Chapman, Ph.D
2.Anxious Child “Helping your anxious child” – Book – Ronald M. Rapee and Ann Wignall
3. No One to Play With “Social side of learning disabilities” – Book – Betty B. Osman
4. Train Up a Child – Book – Rolf Zettersten
5. 5 Love Languages – CD – Gary Chapman, Ph.D
6. Cool, Calm, & Confident “A Workbook to Help Kids Learn Assertiveness Skills” – Book – Lisa M. Schab, LCSW
7. Parenting with Love and Logics “Teaching Children Responsibility” – Book – Foster Cline, M.D. & Jim Fay
8. 5 Love Languages of Children – Book – Gary Chapman, Ph. D & Ross Campbell, M.D.
9. What You Need to Tell Your Child About Sex “A guide to help your child understand what the Bible has to say” – Book – John Nieder
10. When The Brain Can’t Hear “Unraveling the mystery of auditory processing disorder” – Book – Teri James Bellis, Ph. D
11. When Addictions Threaten – Book – Charles Knippel, Ph. D
12. Taking the Stress Out of Raising Great Kids – Book – Jim Fay, Charles Fay, PhD. & Foster Cline, M.D.
13. Meeting the Challenge “Using Love and Logic to help children develop attention and behavior skills – Book – Jim Fay, Foster W. Cline, M.D. & Bob Sornson
Be sure to check out the children's book list curated by Colorado Early Childhood Mental Health (ECMH) consultants, clinically-trained mental health specialists with expertise in early childhood development. Book categories include:
12. Taking the Stress Out of Raising Great Kids – Book – Jim Fay, Charles Fay, PhD. & Foster Cline, M.D.
13. Meeting the Challenge “Using Love and Logic to help children develop attention and behavior skills – Book – Jim Fay, Foster W. Cline, M.D. & Bob Sornson
14. Marriage – Book – Foster W. Cline, M.D. & Hermie Drill Cline
15. The Pearls of Love and Logic for Parents and Teachers – Book – Jim Fay & Foster W. Cline, M.D.
16. Discipline with Love and Logics – Book – Jim Fay & Foster W. Cline, M.D.
17. Millionaire Babies or Bankrupt Brats? – Book – Jim Fay & Kristan Leatherman
18. Is Everybody Ready for Kindergarten? - Book - Angele Sancho Passe
18. Is Everybody Ready for Kindergarten? - Book - Angele Sancho Passe
19. LATCH – Book – Abby Theuring
20. The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding – Book – La Leche League International
Early Childhood Mental Health Resources
Mental health can be a sensitive topic, but it's important to talk about it. That's because everyone has mental health - even babies - and the foundation for lifelong mental health is set in the early years. See
Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation | Colorado Department of Early Childhood to get connected for your children or yourselves as caregivers.
Mental Health Starts Early Book List
- Social-emotional learnings and feelings
- Attachment relationships
- Body safety and consent
- Self-love and acceptance
- Trauma
- Diversity and inclusion
- Diverse families
You can find the book list under “More Resources for Supporting Young Children” at MentalHealthStartsEarly.com. Learn more about these and other resources and services available to anyone across the state who cares for children under age six to better understand and care for the wellbeing of young children online or by calling (833) ECMH-411 (833-326-4411).
CDEC Address - File a Complaint
