Questions & Answers
General Information
Q. What ages do you accept?
A.We provide care for children ages 6 weeks old and up, with a focus on early childhood education and outdoor learning experiences.
Q. What are your hours of operation?
A. We are open from 7:00 a.m- 4:30 p.m Monday-Thursday.
Q. Where are you located?
A.Our daycare is located in Coventry, CT, on a beautiful 60-acre property filled with woodlands, hiking trails, and open spaces for exploration.
Curriculum & Philosophy
Q.What is your educational approach?
A.We follow a Montessori-inspired nature-based curriculum that encourages independence, creativity, and a love for the outdoors. Our activities focus on STEM, hands-on learning, and life skills, allowing children to develop confidence through real world experiences.
Q. Do you spend a lot of time outdoors?
A.Yes! Our program is centered around outdoor exploration, farm activities, and nature-based learning. We believe that fresh air and hands-on experiences help children grow, learn, and thrive.
Q.What kinds of field trips do you take?
A.We take spontaneous field trips on low-enrollment days to places like local parks, museums, nature centers, farms, and more. These trips expose children to culture, art, science, and history in engaging ways.
Meals & Allergies
Q. How do you care for kids with food allergies?
A. We take food allergies very seriously and work with you to create a safe eating environment . Please inform us of any allergies or dietary restrictions when enrolling. All meals and snacks are provided by parents to ensure food safety. There are occasions in which I will provide a snack or we might be doing a cooking/baking activity, I take precautions to carefully read labels myself and get parent permission before hand. When we do have a child with food allergies enrolled we stick to assign seating at meal times and I take extra precautions to keep each space sanitary and safe. I am also trained and Certified to provide emergency care and give medications in an emergency situation through Code One and the American Red Cross.
Enrollments and Payments
Q. How do I enroll my child?
A. Our spots are highly sought after and often fill up months in advance. The best way to enroll is to schedule a tour and meet with us in person. If you decide Roots & Wings Childcare is the right fit for your child, we’ll add you to our waitlist at no cost.
Before adding families to our waitlist, we like to ensure serious interest and a good mutual fit. Once a spot becomes available, we’ll reach out to you. To secure your child’s enrollment, we require a non-refundable two-week security deposit. However, when it’s time for your child to transition out of our program, this deposit will be applied to your final two weeks of care, provided you give at least one month’s notice.
Q. What are your tuition rates?
A.$250 per week.
Q.Do I still need to pay during closures, sickness, and time off?
A. Roots & Wings Childcare and Family Farm is one of the most affordable daycare options in the area. To maintain a fair weekly tuition rate while ensuring sustainability, spots must be paid for 52 weeks per year, covering both sick time and vacation time.
While occasional colds and illnesses are unavoidable, our small group size and strict health policies help minimize the spread of sickness. These policies were developed based on almost 6 years of experience caring for children in a professional setting and observing how illnesses spread in daycare environments. As a result, we have successfully prevented any major outbreaks, keeping our daycare community healthier than most.
Q. What forms of payment do you accept?
A.We accept Venmo, Square, Cash, or Check.A small processing fee may apply for card transactions.
Policies & Safety
Q. What is your sick policy?
A. For the health and safety of all children we ask that sick children stay home until they are symptom free for a full 48 hours without medication. This includes, but is not limited to— rashes, diarrhea, vomiting, and general unwellness.
A fever is considered a temperature of 99.0 degrees and above. If they develop a fever while in daycare they must be picked up within a 30 minute period.
Conjunctivitis- Child may return with a doctors note and after a full 24 hours of antibiotics.
Q.What safety measures do you have in place?
A.
*Small group sizes to ensure individual attention.
*CPR & First Aid trained staff.
*Secure check in/out system.
*Frequent hand washing and sanitation.
*Regular Fire Drills .
*Emergency Action Plans in place.
Q. Can I visit during the day?
A. To maintain a consistent routine and ensure a secure, distraction-free environment, we kindly ask that parents schedule visits outside of program hours if needed. Sudden visits can be distruptive to the children’s day and may impact their sense of stability. If you ever need to check in i’m happy to provide updates throughout the day as needed. Thank you for understanding and supporting a calm, focused learning environment!
Q. How do you handle discipline?
A.We use positive reinforcement, redirection, and gentle guidance to encourage respectful behavior. We do not use time-outs, yelling, or punitive measures.