We are open Monday–Friday,6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, year-round. Summer hours remain the same.
Tuition is due weekly every Friday for the upcoming week. We accept cash, checks, or digital payments. A $10/day late fee applies for unpaid tuition after Friday.
Children should wear weather-appropriate, comfortable clothing they can play in. Label all items (coats, hats, etc.) to avoid mix-ups. Avoid expensive or sentimental items—we focus on messy, hands-on learning!
Yes, with a signed Medication Dispense Form. Prescriptions must be in their original labeled container with your child’s name, dosage, and date. Over-the-counter medication requires a doctor’s note.
Yes! Home Sweet Home serve USDA-approved breakfast, lunch, and snacks through the CACFP program. Menus are posted monthly. Parents must notify us of allergies.
Children with a fever over 100°F, vomiting, diarrhea, contagious rashes, or unexplained lethargy must stay home. They may return 24 hours after symptoms resolve without medication.
During storms or tornado warnings, children shelter in designated safe zones. Parents receive alerts via Brightwheel. We follow local emergency advisories for closures.
Accidents happen! Parents may be asked to cover costs for intentional or severe damage (e.g., broken toys, furniture). Minor wear-and-tear is expected.
Yes! We partner with families to provide accommodations (e.g., therapy sessions, multilingual resources). Submit documentation from a medical professional for tailored support.
Yes! We serve USDA-approved breakfast, lunch, and snacks through the CACFP program. Menus are posted monthly. Parents must notify us of allergies.
We use the Brightwheel app for daily updates, incident reports, and communication. Parents must sign in/out via the app’s QR code.
Yes! We provide school pickup/drop-off for local elementary schools. Complete a Travel Authorization Form and notify us of schedule changes.
All children under 5 have daily quiet time (1:00–3:00 PM). Infants nap on demand. Bring a labeled blanket/pillow; we provide cots.
Late pickup fees: $10 for the first 15 minutes, $10 for the next 15 minutes, then $1/minute after 30 minutes. After 7:15 PM, CPS may be contacted if unreachable.
A $40 fee is charged for returned checks. After two incidents, your account will switch to cash-only payments.
After 6 months of enrollment, parents receive 1 free vacation week per year. Notify us 2 weeks in advance, and tuition is waived for that week.
No. For safety and hygiene, personal pets are not permitted, though we may host occasional visits from certified therapy animals with advance notice.
For infants: diapers, wipes, bottles, and a change of clothes. Older children need a labeled water bottle and spare clothes. Art/craft donations (e.g., paper rolls) are welcome!
To prevent loss or conflict, personal toys should stay home except for designated Show-and-Tell days. We provide plenty of engaging activities!
Screen time is limited to educational content (e.g., short videos about animals) and never exceeds 30 minutes/week for preschoolers. Infants/toddlers have none.
