Big Box of Crayons Family Preschool and Child Care

Welcome to Big Box of Crayons Family Preschool!

Hi, my name is Jenni. I am married with no children (baby due in February), just one very sweet 8 year-old dog that just loves for people to pet him. I got my first non babysitting part time job in a daycare center at age 14. I have been working in the child care field for roughly 20 years. I have a college degree in Early Childhood Education (Child Care Specialist). I am currently a licensed teacher. I have continued my education by taking other classes at the college and community level over the last ten plus years. I am trained in SBS, SIDS, First Aid, CPR, Child Passenger Safety, and Blood Borne Pathogens.

Nurturing Curriculum

My preschool program has a "Can Do" curriculum that I designed which creates self-directed, responsible, and caring kids. Weekly lessons are taught with influences of Montessori and Reggio theories (I have been educated in both theories). I believe a mix of both is almost a perfect balance for a preschool age child. Children need the structure that Montessori lessons bring while still feeding their ever-growing curiosity and creativity that Reggio has to offer during our outside and free play times. I feel it is important to teach children: self-esteem, expression of feeling, empathy to others, perseverance, responsibility, hope (goal setting) and problem-solving abilities - if they think they can't, I want to help them think they can. They can get all this, in addition to still having the comforts that feel like they are at home, and not in a big center.

A child's earliest years include some of the most unique and valuable stages of life. At BBC our most important responsibility is to provide a safe, healthy, nurturing, and responsive setting for your child. BBC is committed to supporting each child's development by recognizing and respecting individual differences and potential.

Hours of Operation

BBC Family Preschool and Child Care is open Monday - Friday offering full or part time care for children 2 years to 5 years old. Rates are based on the age of your child and the number of days and hours they are in the program each week.

I was nominated for the LCCPAC's 2009 & upcoming 2012 Family Child Care Provider of the Year Award in Anoka County.

Week of the Young Child - April 22–28, 2012

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261 117th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55434