Celebrating Parents & Grandparents Weeks... we enjoy seeing you, not just at drop-off or pick-up time!! Come share your talents with us!!

Referrals... word of mouth are our best means of advertising...thank you for your support and new families.  At this point we are appealing to you for our Kindergarten Program.  Due to ALL the changes in public schools, our K program has been hit hard.  We need another 6 children.  Every year we have a waiting list for this class.  So, if you know of anyone looking for a great program, do send them our way.

School Age Program... Attached is your reservation for our program.  Our summer program needs commitment and we have limited spaces for the academic year.  Should your child need care from 6/20-6/29 and 8/10-8/27 we have limited availability.  Those families who are presently part of this program have come first; all others will be based on availability.  Don't miss the deadline.

Results of our brief winter survey and program evaluation...
1. How are you doing?  85%:Great    10%: OK    5%: Stressed

2. Are you satisfied with our evaluation process and procedures?
    95%: YES    5%: too lengthy and new Pre-K eval is confusing

3. Areas that may need improvement?
    a. drop-off and pick-up times....    90%:YES    10% :Parking**
    b. snacks or lunches....    2%: too much soup   
                                               2%: no pop tarts or donuts
                                               1%: too many carbs (more veggies)
    c. menu suggestions....
                                             95%: overall good
                                               5%: more bologna, chicken nuggets,            
                                                       processed foods
    d. staff communication....  70%: great
                                                  10%: bulletin board with staff bio/photos
                                                  15%: need more info when child is 
                                                            transitioning
                                                   5%: social evening for parents

Improvements... the gate and fence, it was vandalized two years ago and just recently got hit by the plow and a parent backing out.  We are on the repair list with Miller Fence in Worcester.  We will be installing another small gate close to the emergency gate (large gate) to facilitate entry.   Hopefully we can utilize the lock mechanism by the adult so the child is not jumping or pulling on it.  The larger gates will be primarily for emergency vehicles.  The smaller gate opposite will need repair, since children jump on it to open it when they are with their parents.  The locking mechanisms are so the children CANNOT open the gate (Safety First)

Playground... at the end of the day, children and parents enjoy gathering in our playground.  This is GREAT...children play and exercise, parents chat and sometimes children get hurt!  As a friendly reminder, parents are responsible for their child when they are on the premises.  Our staff has a long day, and at the day's end we clean up the playground and close the sandbox sheds.  We ask that after you and your child enjoy the playground that it is left in a tidy fashion.   We shall be replenishing the shredded tire and sandbox, rebuilding the tents for shade within the month.

**Parking... the lower lot is a confined area, primarily for smaller vehicles.  The upper lot to left (where staff park) is closer to the door and much more accessible for exiting.  The staff will park further down to allow empty spaces for parents to drop-off and pick-up.  It has been brought to my attention recently that road rage is transferring in our parking lot.  Let's remember there are CHILDREN ALL AROUND US! The parking lot at Piccolo is NOT meant for any road or work related stress to be expressed.  God forbid a child becomes a casualty in our lot due to unnecessary rage!  Let's keep life in perspective, please!

Menu... is posted on our website > I try to nutritionally balance the lunch menu and its variety.  We offer fruit and veggies every day, many times at snack also.  A balanced diet should come from all sides, at home and Piccolo.  Help us crate a well balanced child.