The birth of my son prompted me to embark on a new mission: to locate a daycare center or a babysitter so I can return to work. My findings were disappointing. Finding a good babysitter was not only difficult but expensive. All the good ones were taken. Finding a daycare was just as frustrating. Most of them had waiting lists. I found everything from chipped paint to ill equipped staff members caring for the children. Daycare centers were more affordable but they accepted a large number of children and had ratios of one adult to four children in the infant classroom.

This all led me to start my own daycare business. I felt that this would be one way I can provide quality childcare for my children and my community.

My daycare will also serve as a comprehensive health center. As a social worker and psychotherapist I will have the ability to assess and offer consulting on psychological and environmental issues that affect the children and families in my care.

The mission of my daycare is this:

* Quality and affordable daycare
* Age appropriate curriculum
* Small number of children
* Appropriate staff to child ratios
* Clean play environment
* To provide children with physical, emotional and cognitive nurturing
* Emphasis on physical activity
* A program that is flexible and meets the needs of the community
* Safe and convenient location

*A unique quality preschool education

Sincerely,

Arete Galanis, LCSW

Director,

Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist

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