Teeny Scribbles is a licensed, home-based childcare run by Caroline Fernandez that provides care for up to 12 children from newborn through age 12. The program offers infant, toddler and preschool groupings with a play-based curriculum and additional enrichment such as weekly music and Spanish exposure.
Teeny Scribbles is a home-based childcare operated by Caroline Fernandez. The program is licensed and regulated by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services and enrolls up to 12 children across a range of ages from infants through school-age.
Care is organized into age-appropriate groupings including Infant Program, Toddler Program and Preschool Program. The program emphasizes play-based, hands-on learning, individualized routines, and small group sizes to support social-emotional, language, cognitive and motor development.
Meals and snacks are prepared on-site with an emphasis on home-cooked, wholesome ingredients and family-style mealtimes. The program uses the Brightwheel app for daily communication and updates. Sustainability and nature-based experiences are incorporated through practices such as reusable dining items, recycling/upcycling in activities, and outdoor play when weather permits.
Provides individualized care for infants with age-appropriate sensory activities, naps, tummy time and responsive feeding routines; caregiver-to-child ratio is stated as 1:3.
A play-based program that supports exploration, social interaction and independence through sensory play, movement, art and practical life activities; caregiver-to-child ratio is stated as 1:5.
Combines structured learning and purposeful play to introduce early concepts in language, literacy, math, science and social-emotional learning while emphasizing confidence and kindergarten readiness; caregiver-to-child ratio is stated as 1:5.
Weekly interactive music classes led by an outside provider that include singing, rhythm activities, instruments and movement for mixed-age participation.
Spanish language exposure is incorporated throughout the day via songs, greetings and simple conversation, with exploration of adding a dedicated instructor for expanded language experiences.
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