Martin Meadows

Providing children with a home-based environment that fosters love, growth, and creativity, through play and exploration.

Program Type
Family Child Care
License Number
89738

Basics

Background Check
Yes
Meals
Breakfast and Lunch
Snacks
2 per day
Potty Training
Not Required
Language(s) Supported
English
Ratio
1:6 teachers to children
Pay Schedules
Monthly and Weekly
Subsidized Care
Accepted
Philosophy
Play-based

Our Teachers

Shannon, Owner/Provider/Educator

Shannon has a educational background in early childhood development. Shannon worked for many years as an early interventionist, providing children and families in our community with developmental education services. She also worked at a center for early intervention, supporting children 1/1 with ASD. Shannon opened her in home childcare program in 2023. She is looking forward to being an educator and role model in your child’s life!

Philosophy

As a provider that has been working in the field of early childhood education for many years, I believe that the first few years of a child’s life are what build the foundation for their future, and this is the philosophy that my program is rooted in.
My approach to teaching is to use naturalistic, play based, and interest-motivated strategies. I use these teaching strategies to support children in meeting their individualized educational and social milestones. Here, you can expect that your child will be provided with the best quality of care. Children will be provided with an age-appropriate curriculum, a stimulating environment, constant modeling, and many social opportunities. I will encourage your child to explore their world and be curious. A home childcare environment fosters love, warmth, and inclusion giving children a sense of security. My goal is that when your child graduates my program, the foundation they built here will benefit them in their next adventure! I am eager to start my home-based childcare program and be an educator and role model in your child’s life!

Location

We are conveniently located on a quiet dirt road, off of the main roadway. The childcare space can be found on the first story of our home, with back access to the large outdoor play area.

About our program

Come explore child growth, and creativity at a new childcare program in your community! Our program focuses on enhancing your child’s world through play, exploration, modeling, communication, and encouragement all while in a loving, at-home atmosphere.

Rhythm of the Day

  • 7:30-8:30
    Arrival/Free Play
  • 8:30-9:00
    Breakfast
  • 9:00-9:20
    Circle Time
  • 9:20-9:30
    Bathroom/Diaper Needs
  • 9:30-11:00
    Morning activity, Outside time
  • 11:00-11:15
    Transition inside, bathroom/hand washing
  • 11:15-11:40
    Independent play, lunch prep time
  • 11:40-12:20
    Lunch + Lunch Clean up
  • 12:20-12:40
    Nap set up/ story time/ diaper checks
  • 12:40-2:45 (roughly 2 hours)
    Rest Time
  • 2:45-3:00
    Wake up, Bathroom/Diaper Needs
  • 3:00-3:30
    Afternoon Snack
  • 3:30-4:20
    Outside or Indoor Play
  • 4:20-4:40
    Cleanup/ Get belongings together
  • 4:40
    Closed M-Thur
  • 4:00
    Closed on Friday

September 2024-August 2025 Calendar

  • Thursday November 28-Friday November 29
    Closed for Thanksgiving Break
  • Tuesday December 24-Friday December 27
    Closed for Christmas Break
  • Wednesday January 1
    Closed for New Years
  • Tuesday Jan 14
    Late Start - 10:00
  • Monday April 14
    Closed
  • Friday May 23-Monday May 26
    Closed for Memorial Day weekend
  • Thursday July 3-Friday July
    Closed for Independence Day
  • Monday August 4-Friday August 8
    Closed for summer break
  • Monday July 14
    Closed at Noon

Admissions

  1. Explore our website! We’ve provided information about our philosophies and offerings to help you decide if our program may be right for your family.
  2. Apply If you’re interested in enrolling or getting on my waitlist, submit an application by selecting Apply to enroll. Please include the days, hours your looking for, as well as the ages of your child/children.
  3. If I have openings and you would like to do a tour, we will arrange this!
Have questions about the program?
Message the Program Director directly to learn more.
Shannon M
Program Director