Mother Hubbards Newsletter June 2010
June Birthdays
Babies
Ethan was 1 on the 7th June
Daniel will be 1 on the 18th June
Maelie will be 1 on the 23rd June
Toddlers
Sarah was 2 on the 9th June
Daniel will be 2 on the 17th June
Matthew will be 2 on the 19th June
Pre-Montessori
Claudia was 3 on the 5th June
Joshua was 3 on the 6th June
Montessori
Deron was 4 on the 14th June
Julien will be 4 on the 18th June
Calvin will be 4 on the 21st June
ECCE
Ashley was 4 on the 5th June
Aishly was 4 on the 8th June
Paula was 4 on the 14th June
Noah will be 4 on the 22nd June
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL!!!
The children had lots of fun during the Gymboree class and is started again last week 16 June 2010 it will run for 8 weeks 5 euro per class or 40 euro
The Montessori sessional will finish up on the 30th of June at 11.30 all the staff at Mother Hubbards would like to say a big farewell to all the children who are leaving us and to the Montessori children who finish up on this day. We would like to wish them the best of luck in big school and wish their families well and we are looking forward to seeing the rest of the Montessori children back in September.
Summer Camp
Summer Camp will be held in our Centre for July and August. The emphasis in the camp is on fun and enjoyment for all. The camp provides a wide and varied programme of activities to suit all age groups. For example, we will have sports days, fun trips, teddy bear picnic, and many more. If you are interested in your child attending the camp please ask for a booking form in the office.
September 2010
Mother Hubbards will be participating in the ECCE Free Preschool Year again in September 2010. As we are full for September, children of the age of 3 may apply for the Montessori. If you know anyone who is interested in enrolling their child for the Montessori please give them our details. The Montessori session will run from 9.00am to 12.00 am from September 2010. An administration fee of €30 will be charges at the start of the Ecce class in September which must be paid by all children attending. If you would like further information please don’t hesitate to contact Irene Igiebor.
Reminder for all parents, especially for those who have children leaving for school in September, a month’s written notice is required when informing us that your child will not be returning to the centre in order to receive the full deposit you paid when you started your child with us. Thank You!
Topic of the month; Taking care in the sun
The experts are predicting a sunny summer this year…fingers crossed!!! So here are a few tips on how to protect your children from the sun!!
Lots of good sunscreens are available for kids. When faced with the overwhelming sea of sunscreen choices at drugstores, concentrate on the SPF (sun protection factor) numbers on the labels. For kids age 6 months and older, select an SPF of 15 or higher to prevent both sunburn and tanning. Choose a sunscreen that states on the label that it protects against both UVA and UVB rays (referred to as "broad-spectrum" sunscreen). To avoid possible skin allergy, avoid sunscreens with PABA, and if your child has sensitive skin, look for a product with the active ingredient titanium dioxide (a chemical-free block).For sunscreen to do its job, it must be applied correctly. Be sure to:
• Apply sunscreen about 30 minutes before kids go outside so that a good layer of protection can form. Don't forget about lips, hands, ears, feet, shoulders, and behind the neck. Lift up bathing suit straps and apply sunscreen underneath them (in case the straps shift as a child moves).
• Don't try to stretch out a bottle of sunscreen; apply it generously.
• Reapply sunscreen often, approximately every 2 to 3 hours, as recommended by the American Academy of Dermatology. Reapply after a child is sweating or swimming.
• Apply a waterproof sunscreen if kids will be around water or swimming. Water reflects and intensifies the sun's rays, so kids need
Mother Hubbard's
6 The Avenue
Ongar Village
Dublin 15
01 8260055
ongar@motherhubbardschildcare.ie
http://www.motherhubbardschildcare.ie/
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Mother Hubbards Newsletter June 2010
Look who has a birthday this month:
Mia in the Montessori room who turned 4 years old on the 5th June
Alanna in the Montessori who will turn 4 years old on the 22nd June.
Goodbye!!
We would like to say goodbye to all the children in the Montessori room who are leaving at the end of the month to go to Big School. We wish you all the very best in the future years ahead of you all.
We would also like to say Goodbye to Alanna in the playschool room, we will all miss you and hope you are very happy in your new home.
We hope to see the sessional playschool children back in September ready to start another year of fun with us!
Reminders
Sessional Montessori and playschool children will finish up on Wednesday 30th June 2010 for the summer at 12.15p.m.
Could all parents please send in a sun-hat and sun-cream for their child if they have not already done so
Summer Camp 2010
This year our Summer Camp will run up in our Slane rd. centre. It will run on a week to week basis from 9.30-1.30 for the 3-4 year age group and 9.30-2.30 for the 5-9 year olds. If you would like a booking form please ask a member of staff.
ECCE September 2010
Mother Hubbards will be participating in the ECCE Free Pre school Year again in September 2010. If you know anyone who is interested in enrolling their child for the Montessori please give them our details. The Montessori session will run from 9.00am to 12.00 am from September 2010, there will also be an optional extra half hour from 12.00-12.30 for parents to keep their child at an additional cost. An administration fee of €30 will be charged at the start of the Montessori year which must be paid by all children attending. If you would like any further information please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Training
Sharon (Manager) has recently completed a Fetac Level 5 Occupational First Aid Course with Berrick Resources.
Montessori Trip
The Montessori children had a great time on their trip to Newgrange Farm. They got to hold little baby chicks, rabbits and more. They also got to bottle feed some of the sheep and milk a (pretend) cow. They fed the geese bread and gave out some bird seed in the bird pens. They also really enjoyed the tractor and trailer ride nearly as much as the mammy’s and staff did!!
Sports Day
The Montessori and Playschool children had great fun at their Sports day, all receiving medals and certificates for taking part. The children took part in the egg and spoon race, sack races, obstacle courses and lots more.
End of Year Party
The Montessori and playschool children will be having their end of year party on Wednesday 30th June. If your child is not due in this day you can bring them down from 9.30-11.00 for fun and games.
What’s been going on in your child’s room this month…
Playschool Room
The children have been busy doing their summer display, making fish and ice-creams. They have also been learning about different types of transport and have a display on this. The children have also been talking about pirates and made treasure maps and chests for this.
Montessori Room
The children have been learning about different types of weather and have a weather display up in the room. They were also learning about opposites and living and non-living things. The have began work on the theme All about Me.
Afterschool Room
The afterschool children have been very busy this month. They were learning about volcanos and even made their own volcano. They did an experiment with this which they all really enjoyed. They have also learned about the life cycle of a butterfly and have had fun quiz’s on different topics over the last few weeks. They made a rollercoaster which is on display in the room also.
The following article is taken from www.rollercoaster.ie
Suncare for Children
"The higher the SPF, the longer your child's skin is protected from burning."
Your child's skin is very sensitive to the suns rays. Children cannot tell you when they have had enough sun, in fact most of them cannot even shade their eyes. It's important as a parent to make sure that your child is adequately protected from the sun. The risk of developing skin cancer in later life is increased in children who have been overexposed to the sun in their early years.
Many people are confused by terms used by suncare manufacturers such as UVA , UVB, SPF and star ratings. This can make choosing the correct suncare products for your children difficult.
UV stands for ultra violet rays. The sun produces ultraviolet radiation. Two types of this radiation reach the earth's surface.
UVA Rays
Ultraviolet A rays (UVA) promote premature aging and wrinkles
UVB Rays
Uultraviolet B rays (UVB) which stimulates the production of a dark pigment in the skin called melanin. This melanin production is the skin's attempt to protect itself from the burning properties of UVB, so in fact a tanned skin is actually damaged skin.
It is the UVB rays that are the most harmful and that cause the typical sunburn. Although melanin can protect the skin to some degree it is important to remember that you can still get a sunburn when you have a tan. Your child's skin is not as thick as adult skin and does not produce as much melanin and so is far more susceptible to damage by UVB rays.
Sun Protection Factor
SPF stands for sun protection factor. This is a measure of the amount of protection a suncare product offers from UVB rays. They generally indicate how much longer you can stay in the sun without burning while using protection.
For instance, if your child starts to burn after 5 minutes in the sun without protection and you used a product with an SPF of 2, they would be protected for twice as long (10 minutes) before starting to burn. If you used a product with an SPF of 35, they could stay in the sun 35 times longer (175 minutes) without burning. The higher the SPF, the longer your child's skin is protected from burning.
Star ratings- These are used to compare the levels of UVA protection in different products. There are four such ratings from one star (good protection) to four star (maximum protection).
Choosing and using a suncare product
When choosing a suncare product, it is important to pick one with a high SPF (over 25), with a high star rating (three or four stars) and one which is waterproof.
Children's suncare products tend to be more expensive than adult ones as they contain more titanium dioxide which is responsible for the "white-look" of most high factor suncreams. This ingredient is expensive but effective and is useful, as you can see where the child is protected (visible protection).
There are also products available which you apply 1 hour before going out into the sun. These are waterproof and claim not to need re-application. If using these products, it is important to make sure that your child is fully protected (remember you can't see this protection) and to allow at least 1 hour after application before going out in the sun.
If your child suffers from eczema, look for a product which is hypoallergenic, contains no lanolin and is labelled PABA free.
While UV rays in hot countries are generally stronger than those in Ireland or the UK in summer, you should not underestimate the strength of the sun. Children are likely to get burned at home, even on overcast or breezy days when the temperature is cool.
General guidelines
Sun protection is not just for holidays, it should also be used in the garden, park or school playground.
• Sunscreens should be rubbed onto the skin,
not into it
• Apply it thickly and evenly over all exposed areas
• Take particular care of ears, neck, hands and feet, not forgetting the legs when your child is sitting in his buggy
• Re-apply generously and frequently- every one or two hours depending on the temperature, skin type, location or time of day
Other sun protection tips
Although sunscreen offers some protection, it is important to remember that it should be used in conjunction with other forms of sun protection-
• Encourage your child to wear a hat and good sunglasses (make sure they offer full 100% UV protection)
• Keep your child out of the sun during the hottest times of the day between 11.00am and 3.00 pm
• Use a parasol or sunshade and remember that your child can still be burned under an umbrella by reflected UV rays
• Babies should be kept out of the sun entirely
• If in doubt cover your child up with a thick weave loose fitting t-shirt, even while in the water
• Make sure your child gets enough fluids- offer frequent drinks, ice lollies are another easy way of making sure your child remains hydrated.
Remember there is no such thing as a healthy suntan!
Suncare for Children
If your child does suffer from sunburn there are a number of ways that you can help relieve the pain.
• Apply cool baths or cool compresses for 10 to 15 minutes several times a day. Baking soda in the water may help relieve the pain (small children may become easily chilled, so keep the water tepid)
• Apply a soothing lotion to the skin.
• Your doctor may prescribe a steroid cream to treat severe sunburn.
• An over the counter pain and fever reducer such as Calpol may be helpful.
Remember to consult your GP in cases of serious sunburn.
Seek medical assistance if:
• There are signs of shock such as faintness, dizziness, rapid pulse, rapid breathing, increased thirst, pale skin, clammy or cool skin.
• Your child has eye pain and eyes are sensitive to light.
• There are symptoms such as nausea, fever, chills or rash.
• The sunburn is severe and painful
Material on this page supplied by the makers of Calpol
151 Blackcastle Lodge Phone: 046-9070558
Flowerhill Fax: 046-9070670
http://www.motherhubbardschildcare.ie/
Look who has a birthday this month:
Mia in the Montessori room who turned 4 years old on the 5th June
Alanna in the Montessori who will turn 4 years old on the 22nd June.
Goodbye!!
We would like to say goodbye to all the children in the Montessori room who are leaving at the end of the month to go to Big School. We wish you all the very best in the future years ahead of you all.
We would also like to say Goodbye to Alanna in the playschool room, we will all miss you and hope you are very happy in your new home.
We hope to see the sessional playschool children back in September ready to start another year of fun with us!
Reminders
Sessional Montessori and playschool children will finish up on Wednesday 30th June 2010 for the summer at 12.15p.m.
Could all parents please send in a sun-hat and sun-cream for their child if they have not already done so
Summer Camp 2010
This year our Summer Camp will run up in our Slane rd. centre. It will run on a week to week basis from 9.30-1.30 for the 3-4 year age group and 9.30-2.30 for the 5-9 year olds. If you would like a booking form please ask a member of staff.
ECCE September 2010
Mother Hubbards will be participating in the ECCE Free Pre school Year again in September 2010. If you know anyone who is interested in enrolling their child for the Montessori please give them our details. The Montessori session will run from 9.00am to 12.00 am from September 2010, there will also be an optional extra half hour from 12.00-12.30 for parents to keep their child at an additional cost. An administration fee of €30 will be charged at the start of the Montessori year which must be paid by all children attending. If you would like any further information please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Training
Sharon (Manager) has recently completed a Fetac Level 5 Occupational First Aid Course with Berrick Resources.
Montessori Trip
The Montessori children had a great time on their trip to Newgrange Farm. They got to hold little baby chicks, rabbits and more. They also got to bottle feed some of the sheep and milk a (pretend) cow. They fed the geese bread and gave out some bird seed in the bird pens. They also really enjoyed the tractor and trailer ride nearly as much as the mammy’s and staff did!!
Sports Day
The Montessori and Playschool children had great fun at their Sports day, all receiving medals and certificates for taking part. The children took part in the egg and spoon race, sack races, obstacle courses and lots more.
End of Year Party
The Montessori and playschool children will be having their end of year party on Wednesday 30th June. If your child is not due in this day you can bring them down from 9.30-11.00 for fun and games.
What’s been going on in your child’s room this month…
Playschool Room
The children have been busy doing their summer display, making fish and ice-creams. They have also been learning about different types of transport and have a display on this. The children have also been talking about pirates and made treasure maps and chests for this.
Montessori Room
The children have been learning about different types of weather and have a weather display up in the room. They were also learning about opposites and living and non-living things. The have began work on the theme All about Me.
Afterschool Room
The afterschool children have been very busy this month. They were learning about volcanos and even made their own volcano. They did an experiment with this which they all really enjoyed. They have also learned about the life cycle of a butterfly and have had fun quiz’s on different topics over the last few weeks. They made a rollercoaster which is on display in the room also.
The following article is taken from www.rollercoaster.ie
Suncare for Children
"The higher the SPF, the longer your child's skin is protected from burning."
Your child's skin is very sensitive to the suns rays. Children cannot tell you when they have had enough sun, in fact most of them cannot even shade their eyes. It's important as a parent to make sure that your child is adequately protected from the sun. The risk of developing skin cancer in later life is increased in children who have been overexposed to the sun in their early years.
Many people are confused by terms used by suncare manufacturers such as UVA , UVB, SPF and star ratings. This can make choosing the correct suncare products for your children difficult.
UV stands for ultra violet rays. The sun produces ultraviolet radiation. Two types of this radiation reach the earth's surface.
UVA Rays
Ultraviolet A rays (UVA) promote premature aging and wrinkles
UVB Rays
Uultraviolet B rays (UVB) which stimulates the production of a dark pigment in the skin called melanin. This melanin production is the skin's attempt to protect itself from the burning properties of UVB, so in fact a tanned skin is actually damaged skin.
It is the UVB rays that are the most harmful and that cause the typical sunburn. Although melanin can protect the skin to some degree it is important to remember that you can still get a sunburn when you have a tan. Your child's skin is not as thick as adult skin and does not produce as much melanin and so is far more susceptible to damage by UVB rays.
Sun Protection Factor
SPF stands for sun protection factor. This is a measure of the amount of protection a suncare product offers from UVB rays. They generally indicate how much longer you can stay in the sun without burning while using protection.
For instance, if your child starts to burn after 5 minutes in the sun without protection and you used a product with an SPF of 2, they would be protected for twice as long (10 minutes) before starting to burn. If you used a product with an SPF of 35, they could stay in the sun 35 times longer (175 minutes) without burning. The higher the SPF, the longer your child's skin is protected from burning.
Star ratings- These are used to compare the levels of UVA protection in different products. There are four such ratings from one star (good protection) to four star (maximum protection).
Choosing and using a suncare product
When choosing a suncare product, it is important to pick one with a high SPF (over 25), with a high star rating (three or four stars) and one which is waterproof.
Children's suncare products tend to be more expensive than adult ones as they contain more titanium dioxide which is responsible for the "white-look" of most high factor suncreams. This ingredient is expensive but effective and is useful, as you can see where the child is protected (visible protection).
There are also products available which you apply 1 hour before going out into the sun. These are waterproof and claim not to need re-application. If using these products, it is important to make sure that your child is fully protected (remember you can't see this protection) and to allow at least 1 hour after application before going out in the sun.
If your child suffers from eczema, look for a product which is hypoallergenic, contains no lanolin and is labelled PABA free.
While UV rays in hot countries are generally stronger than those in Ireland or the UK in summer, you should not underestimate the strength of the sun. Children are likely to get burned at home, even on overcast or breezy days when the temperature is cool.
General guidelines
Sun protection is not just for holidays, it should also be used in the garden, park or school playground.
• Sunscreens should be rubbed onto the skin,
not into it
• Apply it thickly and evenly over all exposed areas
• Take particular care of ears, neck, hands and feet, not forgetting the legs when your child is sitting in his buggy
• Re-apply generously and frequently- every one or two hours depending on the temperature, skin type, location or time of day
Other sun protection tips
Although sunscreen offers some protection, it is important to remember that it should be used in conjunction with other forms of sun protection-
• Encourage your child to wear a hat and good sunglasses (make sure they offer full 100% UV protection)
• Keep your child out of the sun during the hottest times of the day between 11.00am and 3.00 pm
• Use a parasol or sunshade and remember that your child can still be burned under an umbrella by reflected UV rays
• Babies should be kept out of the sun entirely
• If in doubt cover your child up with a thick weave loose fitting t-shirt, even while in the water
• Make sure your child gets enough fluids- offer frequent drinks, ice lollies are another easy way of making sure your child remains hydrated.
Remember there is no such thing as a healthy suntan!
Suncare for Children
If your child does suffer from sunburn there are a number of ways that you can help relieve the pain.
• Apply cool baths or cool compresses for 10 to 15 minutes several times a day. Baking soda in the water may help relieve the pain (small children may become easily chilled, so keep the water tepid)
• Apply a soothing lotion to the skin.
• Your doctor may prescribe a steroid cream to treat severe sunburn.
• An over the counter pain and fever reducer such as Calpol may be helpful.
Remember to consult your GP in cases of serious sunburn.
Seek medical assistance if:
• There are signs of shock such as faintness, dizziness, rapid pulse, rapid breathing, increased thirst, pale skin, clammy or cool skin.
• Your child has eye pain and eyes are sensitive to light.
• There are symptoms such as nausea, fever, chills or rash.
• The sunburn is severe and painful
Material on this page supplied by the makers of Calpol
151 Blackcastle Lodge Phone: 046-9070558
Flowerhill Fax: 046-9070670
http://www.motherhubbardschildcare.ie/
Nephin Road May/June Newsletter 2010
Welcome to the May/June 2010 newsletter
Welcome
We would like to welcome two of our new staff members, Michelle Mc Grath who is working in Montessori and Fiona Leahy in Pre- Montessori room.
Birthdays
We would like to say a “Big” Happy Birthday to the following children and hope they all had or will have a great birthday.
June
Stephen who was 2 on the 2nd
Adam who was 2 on the 13th
Niamh & Caoimhe who were 4 on the 15th
Aine who will be 3 on the 19th
Cara who will be 2 on the 20th
Noah who will be 4 on the 27th
Courses
Jessie had recently attended Food Safety and Hygiene & Haccp and a 3 day on Occupational First Aid with Berrick Resources by Fetac Level 5.
Toddler Room
Roisin and James have recently moved to the toddler room and in no time we will see their first steps.
Pyjama Day
A big thank you to all who contributed for the Make a Wish Foundation, which we raised 500 Euro.
Puppet Show
We had our Puppet show, the Gruffalo story; all the children enjoyed every second of it. They were all overwhelmed with the puppets.
Montessori Teacher
We would like to wish Kelley good luck for the birth of her first baby. She is due soon and is going on maternity leave on the 23rd of July.
Ecce September 2010
Mother Hubbard’s will be participating in the ECCE Free Pre School Year again in September 2010. The Montessori session will run from 9.00am to 12.00 am from September 2010. A administration fee of €30 will be charges at the start of the Montessori year which must be paid by all children attending. If you would like any further information please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Fathers’ Day
All the children in the all rooms are making lovely cards for Fathers’ Day. We would like to wish all the Dads a Happy Fathers’ day.
Summer Recipe
Ingredients
• 1 (12 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate
• 3 cups cold water
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen sliced strawberries
Directions
• In a large pitcher, stir together the lemonade concentrate and water.
• Place strawberries into the container of a blender, and puree until smooth.
• Pour in some of the lemonade if necessary to facilitate blending. Stir strawberry puree into the lemonade.
• Pour into moulds, and freeze until firm, about 4 hours.
Hmmmmmmmmm…… Very nice
Mother Hubbard's
19 Nephin Road
Dublin 7
01 8688460
dublin7@motherhubbardschildcare.ie
http://www.motherhubbardschildcare.ie/
Welcome
We would like to welcome two of our new staff members, Michelle Mc Grath who is working in Montessori and Fiona Leahy in Pre- Montessori room.
Birthdays
We would like to say a “Big” Happy Birthday to the following children and hope they all had or will have a great birthday.
June
Stephen who was 2 on the 2nd
Adam who was 2 on the 13th
Niamh & Caoimhe who were 4 on the 15th
Aine who will be 3 on the 19th
Cara who will be 2 on the 20th
Noah who will be 4 on the 27th
Courses
Jessie had recently attended Food Safety and Hygiene & Haccp and a 3 day on Occupational First Aid with Berrick Resources by Fetac Level 5.
Toddler Room
Roisin and James have recently moved to the toddler room and in no time we will see their first steps.
Pyjama Day
A big thank you to all who contributed for the Make a Wish Foundation, which we raised 500 Euro.
Puppet Show
We had our Puppet show, the Gruffalo story; all the children enjoyed every second of it. They were all overwhelmed with the puppets.
Montessori Teacher
We would like to wish Kelley good luck for the birth of her first baby. She is due soon and is going on maternity leave on the 23rd of July.
Ecce September 2010
Mother Hubbard’s will be participating in the ECCE Free Pre School Year again in September 2010. The Montessori session will run from 9.00am to 12.00 am from September 2010. A administration fee of €30 will be charges at the start of the Montessori year which must be paid by all children attending. If you would like any further information please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Fathers’ Day
All the children in the all rooms are making lovely cards for Fathers’ Day. We would like to wish all the Dads a Happy Fathers’ day.
Summer Recipe
Ingredients
• 1 (12 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate
• 3 cups cold water
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen sliced strawberries
Directions
• In a large pitcher, stir together the lemonade concentrate and water.
• Place strawberries into the container of a blender, and puree until smooth.
• Pour in some of the lemonade if necessary to facilitate blending. Stir strawberry puree into the lemonade.
• Pour into moulds, and freeze until firm, about 4 hours.
Hmmmmmmmmm…… Very nice
Mother Hubbard's
19 Nephin Road
Dublin 7
01 8688460
dublin7@motherhubbardschildcare.ie
http://www.motherhubbardschildcare.ie/
Slane Road June Newsletter 2010
Mother Hubbard's Newsletter June 2010
June Birthdays
Aisling Smith is 2 on the 25th
Rory Devoy Hamilton is 4 on the 14th
Leah Coleman is 5 on the 13th
The Montessori sessionals will finish up June 30th at 12.15 and 4.30. All the staff at Mother Hubbard's would like to say a big farewell to all the children who are leaving us and to the Montessori children who finish up on this day. We would like to wish them the best of luck in big school and wish their families well and we are looking forward to seeing the rest of the Montessori children back in September.
Summer Camp 10 will be held in our Centre for July and August. The emphasis in the camp is on fun and enjoyment for all. The camp provides a wide and varied programme of activities to suit all age groups. If you are interested in your child attending the camp please ask for a booking form in the office.
Children’s Holidays
Please note there will be a sheet on the cloakroom door for parents to fill out the dates that their child will be on holidays from the crèche during the summer months. We would be grateful if you could fill this out as it helps us to determine staff needs over the summer. Thank You!
September 2010
Mother Hubbard's will be participating in the ECCE Free Pre-school Year again in September 2010. If you know anyone who is interested in enrolling their child for the Montessori please give them our details. The Montessori session will run from 9.00am to 12.00 am from September 2010, there will also be an optional extra half hour from 12.00-12.30 for parents to keep their child at an additional cost. A administration fee of €30 will be charges at the start of the Montessori year which must be paid by all children attending. If you would like an further information please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Reminder for all parents, especially for those who have children leaving for school in September, a months written notice is required when informing us that your child will not be returning to the centre in order to receiver the full deposit you paid when you started your child with us. Thank You!
Stephanie will be on holidays from the 15th June 2010 until the 24th June 2010 if you have any questions or queries please inform Josie in Montessori!
This is a reminder to bring in sunhats and suncream for your child to keep in the centre!
Jenny, Rachel and Bridget recently completed a Paediatric Occupational first Aid course with Meath Civil Defence. Stephanie recently completed a Fetac Level 5 Occupational First Aid Course with Berrick Resources.
Montessori Trip
The Montessori children are going on their end of year tour to Grove Gardens this year. There will be 2 groups going; Group 1 on the 14th June and Group2 on the 1st July please see the notice board for what group your child is in. Also can you ensure that your child is dressed appropriately for the weather on the day and that’s sessional children have a packed lunch with them. Thank You!
In the rooms this month;
Toddler room; Completed their summertime display with their sandy beach and sea! They are now doing Sea life! They had lots of fun outdoors and doing water and sand play! They have also had lots of fun with the playschool children at Gymboree.
Playschool Room; Learned about summertime and made lollipops and buckets and spades for their beach! They also made traffic lights and learned about what the mean. As part of observations in the room they made spiders and coloured Superman!
Montessori; Are learning about the summer and learned a lovely song called ‘ The joys of Summer’ .They made hand print sunshine, bees and butterflies as part of their topic. They had their Teddy Bear Picnic on Thursday and their trips are coming up! They are now up to the letter ‘E’ on their alphabet letters.
After school; The children made treasure maps, decorative flowers for their window and did lots of free painitng!
Montessori are having their Sports Day on Thursday the 24th of June weather permitting so make sure that children are dressed appropriately. If your child is not due in on this day they are welcome to come in from 10-12 for the Sports Day activities.
Montessori will be having their Graduation Party on the 30th of June and there will be tea and coffee for parents in the reception area from 11.30 am…Hope to see you all there!
Topic of the month; Taking care in the sun
The experts are predicting a sunny summer this year…fingers crossed!!! So here are a few tips on how to protect your children from the sun!!
Lots of good sunscreens are available for kids. When faced with the overwhelming sea of sunscreen choices at drugstores, concentrate on the SPF (sun protection factor) numbers on the labels. For kids age 6 months and older, select an SPF of 15 or higher to prevent both sunburn and tanning. Choose a sunscreen that states on the label that it protects against both UVA and UVB rays (referred to as "broad-spectrum" sunscreen). To avoid possible skin allergy, avoid sunscreens with PABA, and if your child has sensitive skin, look for a product with the active ingredient titanium dioxide (a chemical-free block).For sunscreen to do its job, it must be applied correctly. Be sure to:
• Apply sunscreen whenever your child will be in the sun.
• Apply sunscreen about 30 minutes before kids go outside so that a good layer of protection can form. Don't forget about lips, hands, ears, feet, shoulders, and behind the neck. Lift up bathing suit straps and apply sunscreen underneath them (in case the straps shift as a child moves).
• Don't try to stretch out a bottle of sunscreen; apply it generously.
• Reapply sunscreen often, approximately every 2 to 3 hours, as recommended by the American Academy of Dermatology. Reapply after a child is sweating or swimming.
• Apply a waterproof sunscreen if kids will be around water or swimming. Water reflects and intensifies the sun's rays, so kids need protection that lasts. Waterproof sunscreens may last up to 80 minutes in the water, and some are also sweat- and rub-proof. But regardless of the waterproof label, be sure to reapply sunscreen when kids come out of the water.
Mother Hubbard's,
56 Blackcastle Demesne,
Slane Road, Navan.
046- -9059967
E-mail; navan @motherhubbardschildcare.ie
www.motherhubbardschildcare.ie
June Birthdays
Aisling Smith is 2 on the 25th
Rory Devoy Hamilton is 4 on the 14th
Leah Coleman is 5 on the 13th
The Montessori sessionals will finish up June 30th at 12.15 and 4.30. All the staff at Mother Hubbard's would like to say a big farewell to all the children who are leaving us and to the Montessori children who finish up on this day. We would like to wish them the best of luck in big school and wish their families well and we are looking forward to seeing the rest of the Montessori children back in September.
Summer Camp 10 will be held in our Centre for July and August. The emphasis in the camp is on fun and enjoyment for all. The camp provides a wide and varied programme of activities to suit all age groups. If you are interested in your child attending the camp please ask for a booking form in the office.
Children’s Holidays
Please note there will be a sheet on the cloakroom door for parents to fill out the dates that their child will be on holidays from the crèche during the summer months. We would be grateful if you could fill this out as it helps us to determine staff needs over the summer. Thank You!
September 2010
Mother Hubbard's will be participating in the ECCE Free Pre-school Year again in September 2010. If you know anyone who is interested in enrolling their child for the Montessori please give them our details. The Montessori session will run from 9.00am to 12.00 am from September 2010, there will also be an optional extra half hour from 12.00-12.30 for parents to keep their child at an additional cost. A administration fee of €30 will be charges at the start of the Montessori year which must be paid by all children attending. If you would like an further information please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Reminder for all parents, especially for those who have children leaving for school in September, a months written notice is required when informing us that your child will not be returning to the centre in order to receiver the full deposit you paid when you started your child with us. Thank You!
Stephanie will be on holidays from the 15th June 2010 until the 24th June 2010 if you have any questions or queries please inform Josie in Montessori!
This is a reminder to bring in sunhats and suncream for your child to keep in the centre!
Jenny, Rachel and Bridget recently completed a Paediatric Occupational first Aid course with Meath Civil Defence. Stephanie recently completed a Fetac Level 5 Occupational First Aid Course with Berrick Resources.
Montessori Trip
The Montessori children are going on their end of year tour to Grove Gardens this year. There will be 2 groups going; Group 1 on the 14th June and Group2 on the 1st July please see the notice board for what group your child is in. Also can you ensure that your child is dressed appropriately for the weather on the day and that’s sessional children have a packed lunch with them. Thank You!
In the rooms this month;
Toddler room; Completed their summertime display with their sandy beach and sea! They are now doing Sea life! They had lots of fun outdoors and doing water and sand play! They have also had lots of fun with the playschool children at Gymboree.
Playschool Room; Learned about summertime and made lollipops and buckets and spades for their beach! They also made traffic lights and learned about what the mean. As part of observations in the room they made spiders and coloured Superman!
Montessori; Are learning about the summer and learned a lovely song called ‘ The joys of Summer’ .They made hand print sunshine, bees and butterflies as part of their topic. They had their Teddy Bear Picnic on Thursday and their trips are coming up! They are now up to the letter ‘E’ on their alphabet letters.
After school; The children made treasure maps, decorative flowers for their window and did lots of free painitng!
Montessori are having their Sports Day on Thursday the 24th of June weather permitting so make sure that children are dressed appropriately. If your child is not due in on this day they are welcome to come in from 10-12 for the Sports Day activities.
Montessori will be having their Graduation Party on the 30th of June and there will be tea and coffee for parents in the reception area from 11.30 am…Hope to see you all there!
Topic of the month; Taking care in the sun
The experts are predicting a sunny summer this year…fingers crossed!!! So here are a few tips on how to protect your children from the sun!!
Lots of good sunscreens are available for kids. When faced with the overwhelming sea of sunscreen choices at drugstores, concentrate on the SPF (sun protection factor) numbers on the labels. For kids age 6 months and older, select an SPF of 15 or higher to prevent both sunburn and tanning. Choose a sunscreen that states on the label that it protects against both UVA and UVB rays (referred to as "broad-spectrum" sunscreen). To avoid possible skin allergy, avoid sunscreens with PABA, and if your child has sensitive skin, look for a product with the active ingredient titanium dioxide (a chemical-free block).For sunscreen to do its job, it must be applied correctly. Be sure to:
• Apply sunscreen whenever your child will be in the sun.
• Apply sunscreen about 30 minutes before kids go outside so that a good layer of protection can form. Don't forget about lips, hands, ears, feet, shoulders, and behind the neck. Lift up bathing suit straps and apply sunscreen underneath them (in case the straps shift as a child moves).
• Don't try to stretch out a bottle of sunscreen; apply it generously.
• Reapply sunscreen often, approximately every 2 to 3 hours, as recommended by the American Academy of Dermatology. Reapply after a child is sweating or swimming.
• Apply a waterproof sunscreen if kids will be around water or swimming. Water reflects and intensifies the sun's rays, so kids need protection that lasts. Waterproof sunscreens may last up to 80 minutes in the water, and some are also sweat- and rub-proof. But regardless of the waterproof label, be sure to reapply sunscreen when kids come out of the water.
Mother Hubbard's,
56 Blackcastle Demesne,
Slane Road, Navan.
046- -9059967
E-mail; navan @motherhubbardschildcare.ie
www.motherhubbardschildcare.ie
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