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Darby’s Daycare Center

Darby’s Daycare Center. By: Damion Darby, Dionne Dent and Tierney Whitney. OBJECTIVES. Addressing employees with children Benefitting the parents and the business The daycare itself Research Survey & results. PROBLEM STATEMENT. Our agency employs 1,000 approximate employees

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Darby’s Daycare Center

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  1. Darby’s Daycare Center By: Damion Darby, Dionne Dent and Tierney Whitney

  2. OBJECTIVES • Addressing employees with children • Benefitting the parents and the business • The daycare itself • Research • Survey & results

  3. PROBLEM STATEMENT • Our agency employs 1,000 approximate employees • At least 1/3rd have younger children who need care • Running a daycare alongside the agency can help employees with the care for their children • Can save the employees a great amount of time finding babysitters and daycares for their younger children • About 300 of our employees have younger children • Daycare will serve a great purpose

  4. INTRODUCTION • HOW MANY EMPLOYEES HAVE KIDS WHO NEED SUPERVISION? • HOW MANY EMPLOYEES WOULD LOVE TO WORK NEXT TO THEIR CHILDREN?

  5. SURVEY AND RESULTS

  6. Should childcare be provided for workers?

  7. 2. What hours should childcare be provided?

  8. 3. How much are you willing to spend on childcare each month?

  9. 4. Please rate the importance of the following aspects of childcare services as they relate to your choice of childcare providers • Affordability • Child health and safety (Most Important) • Educational stimulation/curriculum • Hours of operation (Least Important) • Location (Least Important) • Physical space/facilities • Communication with parents • Staff professionalism • Value for the price • Warm and caring staff (2nd Most Important)

  10. 5. Overall, do you prefer to employ childcare services (select one)

  11. ABOUT DARBY’S DAYCARE Open enrollment for: Infant care (8 weeks-36 months) Toddler care (2 ½-5 years of age) Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. (Self-funded) Location: 300 North State Street Jackson, MS 39202 *First Floor in Darby’s Advertising Agency

  12. SERVICES OFFERED: • Safe, nurturing environment with cribs and beds • Nutritional meals and snacks • Fun activities, games and crafts • Field trips • Potty training • Video monitoring system

  13. VIDEO MONITORING SYSTEM Can access it from convenience of work computer & phone

  14. CURRICULUM

  15. REGULATIONS AND GOVERNING LICENSURE OF CHILD CARE FACILITIES IN MISSISSIPPI

  16. RESEARCH FINDINGS *MUST HAVE LIABILITY INSURANCE • Protects daycares from any bodily injury or property damage claim and medical payments Employees must have: • Criminal history records check (fingerprint) • Child abuse registry check • Sex offender registry check Proof of vehicle insurance • Required if facility transports children License • Must hold a license issued by licensing agency

  17. RESEARCH FINDINGS Daily Routines • Must be scheduled for the same time each day Eating • Minimum of 30 minutes must be scheduled for meal periods • Minimum of 15 minutes must be scheduled for snacks Outdoor Activities • Infants must have minimum 30 minutes of outdoor activities • Toddlers must have minimum of 2 hours of outdoor activities *

  18. RESEARCH FINDINGS CONTINUED Cribs • Must provide a crib or similarly purchased bed unit Well Trained Caretakers • Caretakers must be well-trained and have proof of experience Infants and Toddlers • Must provide to child's parent daily written reports • Includes liquid intake, child’s disposition, bowel movements, eating & sleep patterns

  19. THE MINIMUM STAFF-TO-CHILD RATIO (MISSISSIPPI) Age of Children • Less than 1 year • 1 year • 2 years • 3 years • 4 years • 5-9 years • Number of Children to Caregiver Staff • 5 • 9 • 12 • 14 • 16 • 20

  20. RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS • Daycare is self-funded • Services are $250 a month • Will be built on the same property as the business

  21. SUMMARY • Daycares next to a business can provide much relief for parents who are hardworking employees.

  22. REFERENCES • Bietz, Kara. "Toddler Curriculum for Daycare Centers." Bright Hub Education. Bright Hub Inc., 9 Oct. 2012. Web. 30 Mar. 2014. <http://www.brighthubeducation.com/toddler-activities-learning/90918-daycare-curriculum-for-toddlers/>. • Dean, Lynn. “What is Needed to Start a Day Care Center?” Demand Media. 23 September, 2010. Web. 4 Apr. 2014. http://www.ehow.com/facts_7215061_needed-start-day-care-center_.html • Dorsey, Anne G., and Dorothy June Sciarra. Opening and Operating a Successful Child Care Center. 1st ed. Albany, NY: Cengage Learning, 2002. Print. • Jack, Gail. H., The Business of Child Care: Management and Financial Strategies. 1st ed. Cengage Learning, 2005. Print. • http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/static/resources/78

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