My name is Kristie Chaffee. I have been working with children for over 16 years. I taught first grade and special education for three years and stayed home after having our son. I have been doing daycare for 6 years. I have four children, Ari (6), Audrey (5), Maddox (2), Lucille (5 months).
I am a Licensed General Education Teacher (K-6) & Special Education Teacher (Learning Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Academic/Behavior Specialist). I have a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education from St. Cloud State University and a Masters Degree in Special Education from University of St. Thomas. I choose to leave the field of education to be with home with my children and to provide quality care for families.
I have a two-star Parent Aware MN Daycare Rating. I am a licensed Daycare. I am focused on providing high-quality childcare for your children. I truly look forward to helping take care of your children! My daycare is here to give you the peace of mind needed to be satisfied, comfortable, and content with my professional services.
All children deserve a positive, happy, and encouraging childhood to learn, grow, and discover their true potential. I plan out daily schedules to include a balance of age appropriate academic skills and structured and unstructured play activities. I am always here to ensure your child will have fun and meaningful friendships. I teach daily academic skills coordinated with art projects. The children have completed a few binders of ABC projects and scrapbooks that they take home after completing. All of this information and examples of lessons will be shared in detail during our interview.
*I use several different curriculum to structure daily activities.
*I recently moved into a new home that is very spacious! We have three separate playrooms in addition to two living rooms.
*I have a beautiful and spacious half acre yard fully-fenced. We are surrounded by walking trails and a nearby park.
*Daily handwritten notes that tell about your child's day for the first few months of starting *Homemade meals with limited frozen food. *Weekly lesson plans that work on age appropriate developmental skills.
*Positive reinforcement and redirection for behavior management.
*I follow the MN Early Childhood State Standards. We will have puppet shows, art projects, cooking/baking, pretend play activities, singing, dancing, and circle time (to name a few).
*I completed my thesis/research paper for my Masters Degree in early reading and math instruction. I will provide the most current research based pre-reading and pre-math instruction. Your child will be ready for kindergarten.
You can contact me by calling my cell phone: 320-267-1701.
Your Friend in Childcare,
Kristie
I am a Licensed General Education Teacher (K-6) & Special Education Teacher (Learning Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Academic/Behavior Specialist). I have a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education from St. Cloud State University and a Masters Degree in Special Education from University of St. Thomas. I choose to leave the field of education to be with home with my children and to provide quality care for families.
I have a two-star Parent Aware MN Daycare Rating. I am a licensed Daycare. I am focused on providing high-quality childcare for your children. I truly look forward to helping take care of your children! My daycare is here to give you the peace of mind needed to be satisfied, comfortable, and content with my professional services.
All children deserve a positive, happy, and encouraging childhood to learn, grow, and discover their true potential. I plan out daily schedules to include a balance of age appropriate academic skills and structured and unstructured play activities. I am always here to ensure your child will have fun and meaningful friendships. I teach daily academic skills coordinated with art projects. The children have completed a few binders of ABC projects and scrapbooks that they take home after completing. All of this information and examples of lessons will be shared in detail during our interview.
*I use several different curriculum to structure daily activities.
*I recently moved into a new home that is very spacious! We have three separate playrooms in addition to two living rooms.
*I have a beautiful and spacious half acre yard fully-fenced. We are surrounded by walking trails and a nearby park.
*Daily handwritten notes that tell about your child's day for the first few months of starting *Homemade meals with limited frozen food. *Weekly lesson plans that work on age appropriate developmental skills.
*Positive reinforcement and redirection for behavior management.
*I follow the MN Early Childhood State Standards. We will have puppet shows, art projects, cooking/baking, pretend play activities, singing, dancing, and circle time (to name a few).
*I completed my thesis/research paper for my Masters Degree in early reading and math instruction. I will provide the most current research based pre-reading and pre-math instruction. Your child will be ready for kindergarten.
You can contact me by calling my cell phone: 320-267-1701.
Your Friend in Childcare,
Kristie
I am a 2-Star Rated Home Child Care Program
|
|
A thank you to my daycare families,
I currently have such amazing families!! I couldn’t do everything I do without their support. As a team we help all of the children reach their full potential. I know that collaboration is the key to our children's success. I enjoy when my parents are open to having honest conversations about their children's social, emotional, physical and academic needs. I will always strive to help parents understand their child's strengths and areas of concerns. When we have these conversations, they lead to positive outcomes. I'm glad I can be open and honest when a child is having a good or bad day.
Thank you for all of your time and effort given to talking with me about your children. I would not be successful with teaching them without your help! I feel blessed to say I enjoy what I do all day. Teaching will always be my passion and I have the opportunity to do this with wonderful children and families!
I currently have such amazing families!! I couldn’t do everything I do without their support. As a team we help all of the children reach their full potential. I know that collaboration is the key to our children's success. I enjoy when my parents are open to having honest conversations about their children's social, emotional, physical and academic needs. I will always strive to help parents understand their child's strengths and areas of concerns. When we have these conversations, they lead to positive outcomes. I'm glad I can be open and honest when a child is having a good or bad day.
Thank you for all of your time and effort given to talking with me about your children. I would not be successful with teaching them without your help! I feel blessed to say I enjoy what I do all day. Teaching will always be my passion and I have the opportunity to do this with wonderful children and families!
What My Families Say
"We have been with Kristie for 3 years. I don't know where I would be without her. My daughter loves her, she has so much fun and learns a lot as well. We will be sad to leave when my daughter starts kindergarten in the fall, but she will be ready, thanks to Kristie. My family often tells me how lucky we are to have found Kristie."
-Rana
"Kristie provides great communication with familiies about what kids are doing, important dates, and upcoming events.
She provides plenty of time for both structured activities and free play."
-Amanda
"Kristie's daycare has been amazing for my son. She fosters each child's development while providing a family community atmosphere. We are so lucky to have found her!" -Stephanie
Extended Care Policies
I know that schedules can be the toughest part of the day. Pick-up more than 15 minutes past close will be assessed a fee of $10 or a Caribou Coffee the next morning :), as I have schedules to keep. |
I am licensed for children newborn through age 11 children in my daycare. I currently have openings for children between 18 months and 5 years old. I can provide more detailed information when I expect future openings. |
|
We do have a family pet
We have one cat, Ruby. She is very friendly and mild tempered. Typically, during the day she is sleeping in my bedroom. Sometimes, Ruby comes out at nap time to find someone to pet her. She is very child friendly and has never scratched or bit anyone. Children have pulled her tail and she responded by running away. |
|
|
|