Welcome to Divine Providence Academy!
Thank you for your interest in learning more about our Childcare program. At Divine Providence Academy our staff work hard to ensure a great year of learning while we work, play, laugh and grow. The relationship we build with your child and the partnership we share with you will help foster the intellectual, social, emotional, physical and creative development of your child.
Our families are very special to us and you are essential to the success of our program! We invite you to visit often, share your ideas, interests, talents and energy with us. We consider it a privilege to share with you these precious and important years of your child’s life.
At Divine Providence Academy, we believe that a parent is a child’s first teacher and we want to be partners with you. Thank you for letting us travel on this journey with you and your child!
Sincerely,
Kate Beuschel-Principal
Kristin Hoyle – SJ Early Childhood Director
Annette Lown-SC Early Childhood Director
Sick Policy
It is the policy of Divine Providence Academy to temporarily exclude children from care who may be infectious or who demonstrate physical symptoms that require continual one-to-one care. Divine Providence Academy follows the guidelines as stated by the Ottawa County Health Department.
WHEN TO KEEP YOUR CHILD AT HOME
- Fever 101 degrees or higher
- Rash with fever
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Sore throat with fever and/or swollen glands
- Runny nose with green or yellow mucus
- Eye discharge
- Breathing difficulties or persistent coughing
WHEN A CHILD MAY RETURN TO THE CENTER
- The child’s temperature has been below 101 degrees for 24 hours without Tylenol or aspirin.
- The child has been diagnosed as having a bacterial infection and has been on an antibiotic for 24 hours
- It has been 24 hours since the last episode of vomiting or diarrhea without medication.
- Nasal discharge is not thick, yellow, or green.
- Eyes are no longer discharging, or the condition has been treated with an antibiotic for 24 hours.
- The rash has subsided or the physician has determined that the rash is not contagious.
Daily Schedule
| A DAY AT DIVINE PROVIDENCE ACADEMY Little WINGS | |
| 6:30-8:00 | Drop Off |
| 8:00-8:15 | Breakfast |
| 8:15-8:30 | Brush Teeth |
| 8:30-8:45 | Circle Time |
| 8:45-9:00 | Language & Literacy |
| 9:00-10:00 | Free Choice |
| 10:00-10:30 | Snack & Diaper Changes |
| 10:30-11:30 | Outside/Indoor |
| 11:30-12:00 | Wash Hands & Lunch |
| 12:00-12:15 | Diaper Changes |
| 12:15-2:15 | Naptime |
| 2:15-2:30 | Snack & Diaper Changes |
| 2:30-3:00 | Creative Arts |
| 3:00-3:30 | Sensory & Science |
| 3:30-4:00 | Gross/Fine Motor play |
| 4:00-6:00 | Free Choice & Pick up |
Outdoor Time
Outdoor time is considered an integral part of our program. All children will be expected to go outside daily. Extreme temperature may determine limited play. We will go outside in the winter unless the temperature is a “feels like” of 20 degrees or below including wind chill factor. If it is raining, or the temperature is 95 degrees or higher outdoor time will be limited. It is assumed that if the child is well enough to attend the center, he/she is well enough to go outside.