Tatertots Academy Childcare

[05/06/21]   Time to celebrate!!!💛
$100 million in child care relief just passed the Senate and is headed to the governor for his signature! The legislature listened to all of us & prioritized addressing the child care crisis this week. The passage of House Bills 395, 400, and 369 is a huge win and something each all of us should be proud of. We showed the power of advocacy through strategic, respectful actions. Congratulations everyone!
#ittakesavillage #wearecoparents
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House Bill 395 passed!!!! We successfully passed all of the child care relief we requested out of the House, entirely thanks to the action everyone took. The bill now goes on to a vote in Senate. Our families got a huge win today! Take comfort in your early childhood programs/schools win today. We moved a mountain! 💙🤟🏻🏔
Now check your district and vote those out in RED 👏🏻

House Bill 395 passed!!!! We successfully passed all of the child care relief we requested out of the House, entirely thanks to the action everyone took. The bill now goes on to a vote in Senate. Our families got a huge win today! Take comfort in your early childhood programs/schools win today. We moved a mountain! 💙🤟🏻🏔
Now check your district and vote those out in RED 👏🏻

Child care workers, parents ask Idaho lawmakers to approve ARPA funds

https://idahonews.com/news/local/child-care-workers-parents-ask-idaho-lawmakers-to-accept-money-from-arpa

Child care workers, parents ask Idaho lawmakers to approve ARPA funds Parents and providers raised the alarm on the child care industry in Idaho at the Statehouse on Monday. Idaho is getting federal relief money and child care workers are wanting to access it. The danger is, lawmakers could recess and go home. Several child care centers closed today to gather at the s...

Childcare is the backbone of our workforce. Without it we collapse 💙
#approveARPA

Many child care centers to close on Monday to protest Idaho legislature

Tatertots Families,
Come join us at our school at 7am to make posters & get ready to caravan down to the capital.
We’re all in this together, it’s time to show how big “our village” (it takes a village) is to our legislators. Our children should ALWAYS come 1st & that starts by funding the people that love and Co-Parent with your Family. Let’s be the voice for our children and be louder than any toddler/ preschool class on those capital steps, Monday Morning 🌞🐚
http://idahonews.com/news/local/many-treasure-valley-child-care-centers-to-close-on-monday-to-protest-legislature-inaction

Many child care centers to close on Monday to protest Idaho legislature The following report is via the Idaho Capital Sun. Child care centers across the Treasure Valley are scheduled to be closed Monday to call attention to $34 million in child care funding that the Idaho Legislature has not approved. Child care providers say the funds are the difference between staying...

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As Christmas approaches we wish everyone has a wonderful Holiday and remember these words from our wise friend, the Grinch:
"Maybe Christmas," he thought, "doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas... perhaps... means a little bit more!" - The Grinch. 🎄 ❤️

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#choosekind

As Christmas approaches we wish everyone has a wonderful Holiday and remember these words from our wise friend, the Grinch:
"Maybe Christmas," he thought, "doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas... perhaps... means a little bit more!" - The Grinch. 🎄 ❤️

As Christmas approaches we wish everyone has a wonderful Holiday and remember these words from our wise friend, the Grinch:
"Maybe Christmas," he thought, "doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas... perhaps... means a little bit more!" - The Grinch. 🎄 ❤️

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We hope everyone had a wonderful & safe Thanksgiving, We are Thankful that we are able to continue to have fun during these times.💛
One of our favorite traditions at Tatertots Academy is to be able to create these fun Gobble T-Shirts with our little Tots! 🦃
We sure are Thankful for all of our families 🥰

We hope everyone had a wonderful & safe Thanksgiving, We are Thankful that we are able to continue to have fun during these times.💛
One of our favorite traditions at Tatertots Academy is to be able to create these fun Gobble T-Shirts with our little Tots! 🦃
We sure are Thankful for all of our families 🥰

HAPPY HALLOWEEN 🎃

We hope everyone is staying safe and making the best out of their holiday during this time 👻
I know we are 🐶 🎃
Happy Halloween 🥰🖤

We hope everyone is staying safe and making the best out of their holiday during this time 👻
I know we are 🐶 🎃
Happy Halloween 🥰🖤

I Don’t Regret Sending My 3-Year-Old Back To Daycare

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https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/elaminabdelmahmoud/sending-kids-back-to-daycare-covid-19?fbclid=IwAR1RiEfbkkDYp388jZ8MPTJamPkuFyWyRLcz2XHrXBQJXOKvMYzOvior4c4

buzzfeednews.com Was I sending her back because it was the right thing for me or the right thing for her?

Wow Families can now Become “conscious” with us ☺️
#consciousdiscipline #socialemotionaldevelopment
#forparents #growwithus

With back to school postponed, Treasure Valley parents struggle to find childcare

https://idahonews.com/news/coronavirus/with-back-to-school-postponed-treasure-valley-parents-struggle-to-find-childcare

idahonews.com Many parents are struggling to find childcare for their children as school districts push back their in-person start date for students. Darion Griffin-May is a single mother who shared her story about finding childcare during the pandemic. She works full time, but not remotely. So she isn't able to....

Idaho's child care industry 'literally on the verge of collapse'

~Nothing is more heartbreaking than imagining “what if my children’s school closes.. A school that has been there, their whole life... Are we really expecting, if it comes to that, for a teacher let alone a parent to just easily start over. It is not that easy and CANNOT ​be viewed that way.~ Haley Marie Morris/ Director & Mother of 3

https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/idahos-child-care-industry-literally-on-the-verge-of-collapse/article_65590a90-f3c3-555b-b161-441a1fc357c2.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=user-share

idahopress.com BOISE — Idaho’s child care industry was falling far short of covering the state’s needs even before COVID-19, and now child care businesses are failing all around the state, leaving

Idaho AEYC

Dear Families,
At Tatertots Academy our number one mission has always been to CoParent and to always do what is best for our families. We would like for you to help us take action so we can get the necessary funding to persevere during this time. We want to be here always for you and hope at this time of uncertainty you will remain here for us, helping us raise our voice along with other quality Child
Care around us. We’re praised as being essential to the community and we All ( Child Care throughout the state) need these funds to continue to be that. We All are asking all of our families to take a moment to write a quick letter urging Senators Crappo and Risch to pass the “Child Care is Essential Act” and the “Child Care Economic Recovery Act”.
This is the survey results that our Senators read and what drives their vote. We only had 24 centers of over 1000 centers respond. We can not afford to have Idaho representatives vote no due to lack of advocating.
IDAHO
24 individuals responded from child care centers and family child care homes. Of these:
› 36% are in child care programs where they are certain they will close permanently without
additional public assistance.
› 20% of those working in family child care programs remain closed
› While all centers indicate they are open, 91% are serving fewer children now than they were prior to the pandemic. Overall enrollment is down by 52%.
› 77% of programs are paying more for cleaning supplies and 59% are paying more for personal protective equipment.
› Respondents were asked what supports their program received to help it survive. 11 programs said they received the Paycheck Protection Program, including 6 large child care programs and 5 small child care programs; of these, two are family child care homes and 4 are minority-owned businesses.
› 66% of programs have engaged in furlough, pay cuts, or layoffs.
› Assuming they are operating at 80% of capacity or less, 56% of programs responding to the survey expect to close within six months, if they don’t receive additional public support.
So please,
1. Write a letter or go directly to the Senators website and fill out the email form stating that Idaho
child care needs funds provided from the above mentioned acts and demand a yes vote
2. Go to the Idahoaeyc website for email addresses under Advocacy tab
If you don’t take the time TODAY, there will be no TOMORROW for our industry.
3. Email addresses:
Governor Brad Little Email Contact Form: https://gov.idaho.gov/contact-us/
Senator Jim Risch Email Contact Form: https://www.risch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/email
Senator Mike Crapo Email Contact Form: https://www.crapo.senate.gov/contact/email-me
*To determine which Idaho Congressman represents you (which congressional district you live in)
visit the Idaho Secretary of State's polling place finder. It will indicate which congressional district you reside in.
Congressman Russ Fulcher (Congressional District 1) Email Contact Form: https://fulcher.house.gov/email-me
Congressman Mike Simpson (Congressional District 2) Email Contact Form: https://simpson.house.gov/contact/
*Contacting your State Legislators: To find your state legislators and their contact information, visit the following site and enter your street address and zip code: https://legislature.idaho.gov/legislators/whosmylegislator/
https://idahoaeyc.org/
& Thank you for helping not only us here at Tatertots Academy, but all Child Care in the area to Continue to be here for All Families.
TTA Management

idahoaeyc.org Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children is a non-profit organization with a mission to advance Idaho's early learning profession and advocate for children & families

Your children deserve the best quality and we’re devoted to give that to them 🥰
#stepstoquality
#step3
#idahostars⭐️

Thank you Garden City Police Department for putting on a parade for our Tots & letting us show our appreciation for everything you do! 🥰
Your “Tots” have your Six ❤️🤍💙
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We see future artists in those little Tater Tots we visited! 😍

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We hope everyone has a safe and wonderful 4th of July weekend ☺️

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We are excited to share we are now at a STEP 3 of steps to quality with Idaho Stars ⭐️
I’m so proud of our progress these last 4 months and we plan to continue this growth. Your children deserve the BEST quality.

❤️🐥❤️ So much FUN!!

This last month we got to help care for baby chicks and watch them grow! We said goodbye to our little friends last week and sent them off to Old McDonald's! 🤠🐥🐔

This last month we got to help care for baby chicks and watch them grow! We said goodbye to our little friends last week and sent them off to Old McDonald's! 🤠🐥🐔

Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mommies out there,
You’re doing an amazing job ☺️❤️

[05/07/20]   Elevation Church along with the R.I.S.E.S. is providing diapers to moms in need.

WHEN: Saturday, May 9, 2020 11-1 PM

WHERE: Oliver Finley Parking Lot (State & Glenwood) ***Drive thru style pick up. Volunteers will put diapers in your trunk. Please maintain all social distancing guidelines per the State and the CDC. First come, first serve, limited supply. ***

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Hi! My name is Kaleb. I am 5 years old and go to Preschool at Tatertots Academy. My mom is the Director here! Today I had fun. Today I Played outside. Today it rained. Today was wet. Today my teacher and friends talked about our planet. I love earth. I love rainbows. I love outside. Being outside is good for you. Did you know you can’t get sick by playing outside? The weather doesn’t make germs! The weather makes the sun shine and the wind blow and sometimes water rains- like today! Playing outside is healthy and I learn a lot! Kids like me need to play outside every day. If I don’t get to play outside, I get antsy and sometimes it makes me do things I don’t mean to. My mom says its “impulse” but I don’t fully understand what that means yet. I need outside play to move my body and explore in a way I can’t in my classroom. That’s why I love my school. We go outside everyday- Rainy, sunny, snowy or anything else I still get to have my adventures outside! When the weather is happy (sunny) I can play tic tac toe with my friends with rocks we’ve painted, ride our tricycles, explore with sand/sensory or play sports like basketball. When it’s wet outside like today, the Rain doesn’t stop me from having fun! I can still play any activity I feel my body needs. I can fill a bucket up with water and poor it out- My teacher calls it something like “cause and affect” but I can also jump in puddles! One time we even made MONSTER PUDDLES! Just remember to wear the right clothes- you don’t want to be jumping in puddles with sandals on because then your feet will get wet & cold. My mommy says, “save nice clothes for special days” because we need the right PLAY clothes to get messy, silly and to expand our minds! I hope other kids from 1 to 100 get to have as much fun by learning outside like I do. And if they don’t, I hope their mommies and daddies or even their school think about letting them do so. It definitely helps me be able to listen and to be a more helpful friend.

A special thank you to our friend @Wendy Powell for making these cute masks for our dedicated teachers 👩🏼‍🏫❤️
We appreciate your talent 🧵

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Hoppy Easter! 🐣 🐰
We wanted to make this year special during these unprecedented times so during this time at Tatertots Academy we had zoom sessions where the Easter Bunny 🐇was able to be seen with the children here at school and also the children at home. However, we didn’t want to just stop there. The owners and teachers have been sensitive thinking about how this time in our world is different than anything we’ve ever experience and this Holiday is affected as well. Everyone has their own traditions and this year you may not have been able to go to church, family gathering, or that big Easter Egg Hunt 🥚 you might’ve been looking forward to & we decided to go the extra mile to still bring the Magic of Easter to your family with everyone’s approval. Miss Haley (Director) and teachers Bailey (& secret teacher who played as the “Easter Bunny”) 🐇 went door to door to all of Tatertots Academy’s families to leave a couple Easter Eggs 🥚 for every family on their lawn or apartment door step. We had a lot of fun seeing our kids through windows, including siblings that were just born. 👶🏼💕 We felt in those moments even more connected with our Tatertots Families, even with being 6 feet away. We hope you and your family enjoyed our shenanigans as much as we did. Here is a collage of photos we gathered along our way 🤗💕

Enjoy!