Trinity 2012

Trinity Day Care, Inc. (TDC) began operations as its own not

for profit, technically separate from, but still united with the

church in 2005. In this respect, 2011 marked TDC’s 6th

anniversary. The daycare has been in a process of change and

growth since inception as we continue to realize positive

progress. The list of accomplishments is impressive;

here is a brief look at where TDC has been and where we are

headed.

from the Trinity Day Care, Inc. 2011 Annual Report

*Monthly enrollment averaging approximately 175.

* One childcare site. * 2 infant rooms, 1 toddler room, 2

two year old rooms, 5 preschool rooms, 2 school age rooms.

* First year of EC collaboration and one EC classroom.

* Theme bases activities.* Programming operating

according to minimum DCFS standards.

* Operating budget deficit.* No debt service to the church.*Minimum staff training

requirements.* Daycare became required to pay

property tax.

*Where we were in 2005

* What we have accomplished* Enrollment consistently above 240 children.

* Two childcare sites.* Main Site-3 infant rooms, 2 toddler

rooms, 3 two year old rooms, 4 preschool rooms.

* School Age Site-2 school age rooms.* Four EC collaboration classrooms.* Research based curriculum framework

adopted center wide.* Attained a two star ** quality rating

(2009); programming goal to continue to improve the quality of care and education by meeting more of the guidelines/expectations set forth by DCFS, ITERS, ECERS, SACERS.

* Balanced operating budget.* Monthly debt service to the church

being made and increased.* Renovated infant-toddler outdoor play

area.* Completed a process of administrative

restructuring.

* Developed, revised and implemented many staff management related procedures and policies as well as established thorough new staff training practice.

* Daycare continues to pay property tax despite attempts to overturn this decision. However, property tax payment reductions have been obtained.

* Where we are going in 2012

*Goal to maintain enrollment consistently at/above 245.

*Maintain operation of two successful childcare sites.*Main Site-3 infant rooms, 2

toddler rooms, 3 two year old rooms, 4 preschool rooms.

*School Age Site-2 school age rooms.

*Maintaining four Early Childhood RPS 205 collaboration classrooms.

* Increasing staff development on our research based curriculum framework. Application for a three star *** quality rating.

* Increased staff development on the guidelines/expectations set forth by DCFS and QRS.

*Balanced operating budget.*Continue increased monthly

debt service to the church.*Goals to renovate

the preschool outdoor play space.

*Continue to improve on carrying out administrative roles as they are now defined.

*Continue to uphold and facilitate established policy, procedure, and training practices consistently.

*Continue to explore ways to reduce and/or eliminate property tax burden for the daycare.

* We must, all teachers, support staff, volunteers, and admin alike, be focused on carrying out our mission by facilitating daily experiences that help children grow and develop positive feelings about themselves, their families, and others in their community.

* As a Trinity Day Care employee you are expected to:* Be a trained and competent staff member that enjoys teaching, communicating and engaging in activity with children and families. * Help facilitate a daily routine that is designed to meet the developmental needs of the growing child.* Provide nutritional meals & snacks in a family style setting.* Encourage and nurture children to enable them to become independent, secure and

comfortable in their environment.* Provide opportunities and activities within a curriculum framework that are of interest,

and offer learning experiences for children that are age appropriate and stimulate all domains of growth and development.

* Promote positive social interaction and social learning.* Work with parents and families to develop a partnership to support children * Take your role in the lives of children and families seriously and act in a professional and

caring manner.*Our Mission and Philosophy

*To provide a secure, nurturing, educational environment for children and families.

Bo a r d o f Dir ec t o r s

Ex ec u t iv e Dir ec t o rDanielle Ritter

Sc h o o l Ag e Sit e Dir ec t o r Pr o g r a m Dir ec t o r Ma in Sit e Dir ec t o rRebecca McLain Jeneva Davis Christine Saporiti

Sc h ed u l in g Dir ec t o r K it c h en su per v iso r Becky Howard LaVonne Thomas

Tea c h in g St a ff Lea d er s Tea c h in g St a ff Lea d er s Ad min Assist a n t s K it c h en St a ffOpen/Close DQ: Open/Close DQ: Team Leaders(TL): Patty Nunez Jackie SheildsMelissa Toltzman Becky Howard Robyn Koeninger (Infant) Melissa Toltzman Jennifer LorioPauletta Whitehorn Allison Brank in Sarah Kahl (Toddler)Team Leaders(TL): Twos TL - openSA Team Leader - open Danielle Simmons (PreK)

EC PreK TL - open

t ea c h er s a n d d a y - t o - day v o l u n t eer sTeaching is the profession that teaches all the other professions. ~Author Unknown

A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove . . . . but the world maybe different because I was important in the life of a child. - Kathy Davis

ne looks back with appreciation to the brilliant teachers, but with gratitude to those who touched our human feelings. The curriculum is so much necessary raw material, but warmth is the vital element for the growing plant and for the soul of the child. ~Carl Jung

The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. ~William A. Ward

Teamwork. There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching out and lifting people up. ~author unknown

Working Together... "to provide a secure, nurturing, educational environment for children and families."

Trinity Day Care, Inc. 2012

“God calls us together and sends us to serve through word and deed in daily life.”

* Trinity Day Care has identified Team Leaders that act as representatives for each age group.

* Key Responsibilities:

* Assist with staff and programming scheduling communications and facilitation.

* Be particularly mindful about the way supervision is carried out according to plan, support/lead consistency and appropriate activity.

* Participate in Trinity’s PBIS Team.

* Act as a Lead Trainer.

* Participate in special events.

*What is a Team Leader?

* Current Team Leaders and Openings:

* AM Infant Team Leader Robyn Koeninger

* PM Infant Team Leader –open* AM Toddler Team Leader

Sarah Kahl* PM Toddler Team Leader – open* Twos Team Leader – open* Preschool Team Leader

Danielle Simmons* EC Team Leader – open* School Age Team Leader –open

Dinner 5:30pm-6:15pm

Annual Awards 6:15pm-6:30pm

*Good Attendance Recognition*Excellent Performance Nominations

Announcements6:30pm-6:45pm

*Family Envelope*Program Director*2012 Training and Meeting Outline

Team Building 6:45pm-7:15pm

PBIS Team 7:30pm-8:00pm

*Staff Meeting

January 10,

2012