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sHaNnOn's sCoOp!

2011-04-01T08:35:00.000-07:00

Lots of upcoming events!!! Easter Egg Hunt....Thursday, April 21 at 9:00! Please bring one bag of INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED CANDY---NO PEANUTS/PEANUT BUTTER by Friday, 4/15. Mother's Day Tea and Care Bear Graduation dates to be announced soon!

Album 03\04\2011 (56 photos), by shannon calhoun

2011-03-04T10:06:00.001-08:00

I'd like to share my Walmart Digital Photo Center photos with you. Once you have checked out my photos you can order prints and upload your own photos to share.

Album 02\17\2011 (163 photos), by shannon calhoun

2011-02-22T10:15:00.001-08:00

I'd like to share my Walmart Digital Photo Center photos with you. Once you have checked out my photos you can order prints and upload your own photos to share.

Shannon's Scoop!

2011-02-21T06:55:00.000-08:00

Thanks so much for all the Valentine Party Goodies! We had great parties because of your help!!! Ms. Gail is home from Kenya and back with her Care Bear class....we are so happy to have her home! Thanks for your prayers!

Ms. Gail is in Kenya!!!

2011-02-11T08:43:00.000-08:00

Many of you know Ms. Gail is in Kenya until next week. She and her husband traveled there with a team from church last Sunday. I have gotten some great updates on the ministry going on there. Please keep Ms. Gail in your prayers! She will return to TLC Monday, 2/21.

2011-01-05T06:52:00.000-08:00

Tax Statements are ready and in a box at the front desk...
Don't forget our new rates are now effective.
School is starting back and we are getting back into the swing of things.....
HAPPY NEW YEAR!

2010-12-27T11:05:00.001-08:00

Hope you all had a very Merry Christms!
Please note that the LAST DEPOSIT for 2010 will be made Wednesday morning. Please have your check in by Tuesday, 6 PM to have it included in 2010.
School Age: Larry's Pizza trip Tuesday (11:00 rooms 1, 2 & 3, 12:00 room 4 and Act. Center)
Thursday, Tinseltown at 12:30 to see Yogi Bear!

Album 12\17\2010 (201 photos), by shannon calhoun

2010-12-21T12:41:00.001-08:00

I'd like to share my Walmart Digital Photo Center photos with you. Once you have checked out my photos you can order prints and upload your own photos to share.

Merry CHRIStMAS!

2010-12-21T12:34:00.000-08:00

We will be closed Friday, Christmas Eve.

I wish you and your families a very MERRY CHRIStMAS!

Shannon's (Santa's) Scoop!

2010-12-03T07:49:00.000-08:00

Our CHRISTMAS party will be Friday, December 17th. We will begin at 8:30 with a visit from Santa!!! Please sign up to bring a party goodie in your child's room. We will snack on these goodies during morning and afternoon snack time! Thank you for your help.....one more IMPORTANT thing.....check your child's folder for a very IMPORTANT NOTE about this day!!!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Album 11\18\2010 (109 photos), by shannon calhoun

2010-11-18T08:45:00.001-08:00

I'd like to share my Walmart Digital Photo Center photos with you. Once you have checked out my photos you can order prints and upload your own photos to share.

Album 10\29\2010 (95 photos), by shannon calhoun

2010-11-01T07:00:00.001-07:00

I'd like to share my Walmart Digital Photo Center photos with you. Once you have checked out my photos you can order prints and upload your own photos to share.

Album 10\29\2010 (14 photos), by shannon calhoun

2010-11-01T06:58:00.001-07:00

I'd like to share my Walmart Digital Photo Center photos with you. Once you have checked out my photos you can order prints and upload your own photos to share.

Shannon's Scoop...

2010-10-29T12:58:00.000-07:00

School Age:
School is out Thursay, November 4. Please remember to bring a lunch! We will have a FUN day at TLC! Please add $10.50 to your tuition for this day.

Shannon's Scoop...

2010-09-17T07:13:00.000-07:00

Care Bear Pumpkin Patch trip....it's coming up!!!
When: Wednesday, October 13
What Time: Leaving TLC @ 9:45
Where: Mary's Place (right down the road)
Moms and Dads, we'd love for you to come, parents get in FREE! Meet us here or there...we will play, have a hay ride, pick a pumpkin and eat lunch!

Shannon's Scoop...

2010-08-27T07:21:00.001-07:00

Funny Kid Stuff: This week one of our Care Bears did not have a purple shirt to wear for purple day....so what does he do? He wears red & blue, because red & blue make purple! :)
You sure are smart Hayden!

Parents, if you are not already participating in the automatic draft for tuition payment, please consider doing so! Tuition payment is drafted from your bank account each Thursday for the current week. If you'd like to sign up, stop by the desk and grab a form!

Shannon's Back to School Scoop!!!

2010-08-13T09:40:00.003-07:00

SCHOOL AGE PARENTS.....VERY IMPORTANT!!! MAKE SURE TO CALL US IF YOUR CHILD WILL NOT BE ON THE VAN IN THE AFTERNOON. If your child is absent, checks out early or is a car rider, let us know! We're ready for a GREAT school year! :)

Shannon

2010-08-13T09:40:00.001-07:00

Shannon's Scoop!

2010-07-15T08:56:00.000-07:00

Care Bears going to kindergarten & school age.....
Grab your fall registration sheet at the front desk! The Springhill vans are filling fast! Don't miss your spot!!! We are taking outside enrollment also. Only 4 1/2 weeks left of summer :(

2010-06-30T07:31:00.000-07:00

I will be on vacation July 6-9. Please let Ms. Sarah know if you need anything!
See you on the 12th!
-Ms. Shannon

Shannon's Scoop...

2010-06-25T08:02:00.000-07:00

Chip makes a splash at the end of the water slide!

Shannon's Scoop!

2010-06-17T14:05:00.000-07:00

Surely she was the winner.....can you get any lower than that?

The WATERSLIDE will be here Tuesday for

School Age!!!!!

The SCOOP for the week!

2010-06-11T08:14:00.000-07:00

School Age: Pizza MONDAY!
TUESDAY Room 1 does some cookie decorating here at TLC...Rooms 2, 3 & 4 bowl at Professor Bowl @ 1:15...and the Activity Center will see the Karate Kid at Tinseltown @ 10:20!
WEDNESDAY Room 1 will see a movie @ 8:30 @ Tinseltown and then swim at 1:45...Rms 2, 3 & 4 will see the movie at 8:30 @ Tinseltown...the Activity Center will have contests with hula hoops, jump ropes and the limbo!
THURSDAY Rm 1,2, 3 & 4 skate at Benton Skate Center @ 12:15....Activity Center skates @ AR Skatium @ 9:30!
FRIDAY Rm 1 has beach ball games, hula hoops and the limbo at TLC...Rms 2, 3 and 4 swim @ Mills Park @ 1:45....the Activity Center will have a different kind of art contest......!

Shannon's SUMMER scoop!

2010-06-04T10:21:00.003-07:00

It's here! School age summer! Did you pick up your activity calendar at the front desk? We are ready for a FUN summer.....don't forget to bring your lunch Tuesday-Friday! Make sure you are here before the departure time listed for your group's activity! Questions? Please let me know!

Shannon

2010-06-04T10:21:00.001-07:00

2010-05-13T07:31:00.001-07:00

Please make we have extra clothing every day for your child! We are out of 'extras' in our closet! You never know when lunch spills or bathroom accidents may happen! :)

Shannon's Scoop...

2010-04-30T07:38:00.000-07:00

Care Bear Mother's Day Tea is Thursday at 10:00!

Mark your calendars for Care Bear Graduation, Wednesday, May 26 at 10:00.

ShAnNoN's ScOoP!

2010-04-23T06:51:00.001-07:00

Off to the zoo Tuesday with the CARE BEARS!
More important dates coming up for Care Bears...
Mother's Day Tea Party, Thursday, May 6...RSVP in your child's room!
Care Bear Graduation, Wednesday, May 26!

Shannon's Scoop!

2010-04-02T08:11:00.000-07:00

SCHOOL AGE.....TIME TO REGISTER FOR SUMMER CARE!
Grab your registration form at the front desk, we are also taking outside enrollment, so save your spot!

Shannon's SpRiNg! Scoop...

2010-03-19T08:26:00.001-07:00

Thank you, thank you, thank you to all our Community Helpers! Wow! Who knew climbing in the back of a U Haul could be so much fun! And, all the goodies we got from them, they were AWESOME! Thanks to the Bryant Fire Department for coming out to see us and allowing us to come see them! Thank you also to Brandon Brumley of 24 Athletic Club for exercising with us!

Spring Break is here! Hopefully it will FEEL like Spring outside! Lots of fun things planned for school age....
Monday: FUN at TLC!
Tuesday: Skating at Benton Skate Center, 8:45-11:45, $3.50 (act. fee charged to your account)
Wednesday: @ TLC.....Cakery Affairs here at 10:00, $3 then Mills Park 1:00-3:00
AC.......Mills Park at 9:15-11:15, then Cakery Affairs at AC at 1:00, $3
Thursday: Movie at Tinseltown, time and show to be announced......
Friday: FUN at TLC!
Spring Break tuition is $81.50 plus activity fees
*Don't forget to bring your lunch!

Shannon's Scoop!

2010-03-05T08:01:00.000-08:00

Lots of community helpers are coming in the next few weeks! If you see an ambulance or fire truck, don't be alarmed they are just visiting us! This is a FUN unit, thank you to our parent community helpers who are taking the time to come by and speak with us. It's going to be FUN!

Shannon's Scoop...

2010-02-26T07:21:00.001-08:00

This week as I was taking random pictures throughout the rooms, I realized how BLESSED I am to have such great teachers. I wish parents could see just a bit of all the fun the children are having....and how much this wonderful staff puts into each day for each one of your WONDERFUL children! I am so thankful for my teachers and I want them to know it!!!!!
So, to all my teachers...
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR COMING TO WORK IN PJs AND ACTING SILLY ALL DAY AND PUTTING YOUR HEART INTO YOUR WORK AND EATING GREEN EGGS AND HAM AND FISHING EGG SHELLS OUT OF COOK DAY STUFF AND LETTING YOUR HAIR GET BRUSHED WITH TOYS AND PRETENDING TO BE LITTLE MISS MUFFET OR JACK OR JILL AND RACING ON STICK HORSES AND PRETENDING TO HUNT FOR BEARS AND HAVING PRETEND CAMPFIRES AND ACTING LIKE ZOO ANIMALS AND LOOKING FOR 'GOLD' ON THE PLAYGROUND AND PRETENDING YOUR ROOM IS AN AIRPLANE AND EvErYtHiNg else!

Shannon's Scoop!

2010-02-05T08:50:00.000-08:00

Our Valentine's Party is THURSDAY, 2/11 at 9:00 AM. Please make sure if you signed up to bring a party treat that you have it here by 9:00 AM THURSDAY! Thank you so much!!!

We had a GREAT PJ day! We had our usual, but definately better, Care Bear Fashion Show complete with a runway and even popcorn! Ms. April had the BEST PJ DAY LOOK, her outfit was topped with some really messy, just got outta bed hair! I'm so glad our whole staff participates in such FUN stuff!!!

Shannon's Scoop!

2010-01-22T06:50:00.000-08:00

Just a thought:
How about an encouraging note for your teacher for Valentine's Day? Many children bring in the nicest gifts of CHOCOLATE for their special teacher...but, they are all trying to be BIG LOSERS! Cheer them on with a note to keep 'em going! Thanks so much!
As we have posted on the small bulletin board in the hallway:
NO CHOCOLATES PLEASE FOR YOUR TEACHER'S TREAT
FOR THAT WOULD SURELY CAUSE HER DEFEAT.
HOW ABOUT A NICE ENCOURAGING CARD
THAT WAY SHE WON'T PACK ON THE LARD!

Of course, Ms. Becky said this note should not apply to her, she has been working out so much. Do me a favor though, DON'T bring her candy! :)

ShAnNoN's ScOoP...

2010-01-08T07:53:00.000-08:00

2009 Tax Statements are ready for pick up on the front counter. Activity Center parents may pick theirs up at the Activity Center.

sHaNnOn'S sCoOp

2009-12-18T07:34:00.000-08:00

Any tuition check you would like posted on this year's account should be in the center no later than 6:00 PM Wednesday, December 30. Any checks received after this time will post into your 2010 account.

New tuition rates effective January 4, 2010 are as follows:

Infant Care $133.50
Toddler Care $121.50
Preschool $109.50
Before School Only $32.50
Before and After School Care $57.50
After School Care only $52.50
Extra All Day Care $10.50
Extra All Day Care for non students $23.50

Shannon's scoop!

2009-12-11T09:59:00.000-08:00

We still need your wrapped book, THAT YOUR CHILD DOES NOT SEE! Please bring these in ASAP so we can get them in Santa's bag ready to go for him! He will be here TUESDAY!
Make sure to bring your party treat! Parties will begin following each classroom's visit with Santa.
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HELP TO MAKE THIS A VERY FUN DAY!

sHaNnOn'S sCoOp!

2009-12-04T07:05:00.000-08:00

Christmas!!!!!!!

Our PaRtY WILL be Tuesday, December 15. The fUn begins at 9:00 with our visit from sAnTa!!! Then we will have pArTiEs in our rooms! Please watch for sign up sheets for tReAts in your child's room...thank you for helping us out!

VERY IMPORTANT............

Please bring in a WRAPPED BOOK with your child's name on it that YOUR CHILD DOES NOT SEE. You may drop it off at the front desk to keep it hidden. We need this by Friday, 12/11.

mErRy ChRiStMaS!

ShAnNoN'S sCoOp!

2009-12-01T13:37:00.000-08:00

CHRISTMAS IS COMING! We are in the process of planning our party and visit from Santa...it is looking like Tuesday, 12/15 will be the day! More details to come!

Care Bear Families, thank you for coming to our Thanksgiving Feast. We hope you enjoyed it, we sure did!

THANKSGIVING FEAST...

2009-11-20T06:24:00.001-08:00

TUESDAY IS OUR ANNUAL CARE BEAR THANKSGIVING FEAST.....
CARE BEAR MOMS AND DADS, WE WILL BEGIN AT NOON. YUMMY FOOD AND GREAT ENTERTAINMENT!!!

Shannon's scoop...

2009-11-13T08:19:00.001-08:00

Our Care Bears are working hard, getting ready for the annual Thanksgiving Feast! Care Bears will have two guests join them for a yummy lunch Tuesday, November 24 at noon. We can't wait!!!

Shannon's Scoop

2009-11-03T14:42:00.000-08:00

Today Ms. Gail's Care Bears listened to Mozart's Violin. After listening, they told Ms. Gail what the music made them think about....
"A butterfly dancing", Stephen Fuller
"Someone tiptoeing in the dark", Leah Kate Beaumont
"Someone going to Heaven", Presley Fink
"A bird flying", Abby Alliston

2009-11-02T13:05:00.000-08:00

Sorry, slowly but surely I'll get something up!

Shannon's Scoop!

2009-10-16T08:24:00.000-07:00

Ok, one more time.....THE CARE BEAR PUMPKIN PATCH TRIP is scheduled for Thursday, 10/22 at 9:45. Be sure to leave your labeled booster seat and bring a sack lunch with a drink! The activity fee of $7.50 will be charged to your account Thursday, so please add this into your tuition check for Monday, 10/19.

I'm on vacation.... will see you all Thursday, 10/29!!!

Shannon's Scoop!

2009-10-09T07:10:00.000-07:00

Our Care Bear Pumpkin Patch trip was rescheduled, so we plan to go this Wednesday, the 14th, at 9:50. Again, parents are welcome to attend. We are leaving a little later, but I am sure we will have plenty of time to pick a pumpkin, enjoy a hayride and play. Don't forget to send a sack lunch and drink. We will eat there and return after lunch is finished.

I also want to let you know I will be on vacation beginning October 19. I plan to return the 29th.....

Shannon's Scoop...

2009-09-25T08:58:00.001-07:00

Care Bear Moms and Dads, thank you for signing the permission slip for the Pumpkin Patch. Please make sure you've also signed the paper from Mary's Place, as we have to turn that sheet when we go. Please come with us if you would like!!! We will go at 9:00 Wednesday, October 7.

Shannon

2009-09-25T08:58:00.000-07:00

Shannon's Scoop...

2009-09-18T08:06:00.000-07:00

Fall is here! Now, if we could just have a little sunshine we could go out and play!!!
Just a couple of important dates...
THIS Wednesday, the 23rd is picture day. These will be individual pictures, beginning with the Toddlers around 8:30.
Wednesday, October 7, the CARE BEARS will go to the Pumpkin Patch. We are excited that this year we can go right down the road to Mary's Place! We plan to leave TLC at 9:00. Parents, please attend this cool outing with us if you would like! You will see a sign up sheet in the CARE BEAR room soon.
Just one more thing.....October Supply Fee is coming up! Please include your $18 October Supply Fee with your tuition for the week of October 5.

Shannon's Scoop...

2009-09-11T09:32:00.000-07:00

Jaci is rockin'!

Sweet Little Abby is about to get LOUD!

Ms. Kim played 'Wipe Out' for us.

Ava can't wait to get up and play those drums!

I'm not sure I like green eggs but I do like the ham, Hayden I am!

Parents, if any of you play an instrument, we would love for you to play for us! Ms. Kim started us off with her drums on our first Musical Monday. SHE ROCKS!!! The children really enjoyed this. If your talent could be shared with us on a Monday morning, please let me know!

WE LOVE YOU MS. JEAN!

2009-08-28T09:47:00.001-07:00

Come back to see me Ms. Jean!

Ms. Jean and her girls...

The Care Bears, many of whom Ms. Jean rocked as babies, sang her some special songs.

After almost 8 years of rocking babies, Ms. Jean will be spending time with her husband and enjoying traveling and just being retired. I have a lump in my throat as I type this, we all love her so much. Her smiling face will be missed by all the early arrivals each morning at TLC. She will still be our baby room sub, she just won't be here every day to bless us by just being Ms. Jean. We do love her, and we thank her for her years of TLC. We hope she and JW enjoy their time and find lots of fun things to see and do!

Shannon's BACK TO SCHOOL Scoop.....

2009-08-14T11:48:00.001-07:00

School starts WEDNESDAY!!!
Care Bears going to Kindergarten will move to Room 1 Monday morning! Don't forget, we will have a pizza lunch Monday and make sure to bring a lunch Tuesday!
*Before/After School Care.....CALL US & LET US KNOW IF YOUR CHILD WILL NOT BE RIDING....LET US KNOW IF YOUR CHILD IS ABSENT FROM SCHOOL, CHECKED OUT OR IS A CAR RIDER! Thanks!

12 MORE DAYS OF SUMMER FOR SCHOOL AGE!

2009-07-31T07:47:00.000-07:00

Room 3 wrote a story together and shared it with the Care Bears.

HaPpY BiRtHdAy ShElBy!

DO YOU HAVE A SPOT FOR BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL CARE? I AM TAKING OUTSIDE ENROLLMENT......MAKE SURE YOU HAVE TURNED IN YOUR REGISTRATION!

Shannon's Scoop...

2009-07-24T07:03:00.001-07:00

This week we camped...had pretend marshmallow roasts, and had a visit from the Game & Fish Commission with their aquarium! Next week is Ocean week!

School Age, your before/after school registration is due today. Outside enrollment is underway, so grab your spot. Only 3 and 1/2 weeks left of summer!

Shannon's Scoop.....

2009-07-17T11:59:00.000-07:00

HOW MUCH CORN COULD TLC SHUCK IF TLC COULD SHUCK CORN?

Vegetable week ended with some good ole corn shuckin'!

Shannon's Scoop...

2009-07-10T07:33:00.000-07:00

The treasure is found!

On to the next clue!

Ahoy, Room 1!

Arrrg! Room 3 has boarded the ship (the All Star Voyage) and it is a little crowded!

Still lots of stuff going on with the School Age! This week was 'Pirate' week.

Shannon's Scoop!

2009-06-26T11:37:00.001-07:00

School age, make sure you grab your July Activity Calendars!

TLC WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY, JULY 3. HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!!

Shannon's Scoop.....

2009-06-19T11:53:00.000-07:00

Eight more weeks of summer! Let's see what is happening this week in school age: Monday is pizza day...pizza lunch & activities here at TLC. Tuesday is movie day, Tinseltown for Rooms 1-4 at 8:30, and The Rave for the Activity Center at 9:30.....Wednesday Room 1 stays here for races and sports stuff, Rooms 2, 3 and 4 go swimming at Mills Park 1:45-4:15 and the Activity Center goes Ice Skating at AR Skatium 9:30-12:30.....Thursday Room 1 will bowl 12:45-2:30 at Enterprise Lanes, Rooms 2, 3 and 4 stay here for races and sports stuff and the AC will bowl at 11:45-1:30...Friday Room 1 skates at Benton Skate Center 8:45-11:45 WITH Rooms 2, 3 & 4, the Activity Center swims at Mills Park 1:45-4:15! And there you have it for this week's fun!

Shannon's Scoop!

2009-06-12T07:25:00.000-07:00

Week 2 of summer is successfully under our belt with tons of FUN!
Here's what is up with School Age June 15-19th.
Monday--Pizza day! Tuesday Rooms 1-4 go to Tinseltown at 8:30 until around 11:45. The Activity Center will get Snow Cones. Wednesday we will all be SLIDING ON THE WATER SLIDE throughout the day! Thursday Room 1 goes to Cakery Affairs from 12:20 to 1:40. Rooms 2, 3 and 4 will make something cool with Cakery Affairs HERE from 9:30-11:30. The Activity Center will see a movie at The Rave, Imagine That from 12:15-3:30, Friday Room 1 and the Activity Center go swim at Mills Park from 2:45-4:15. Rooms 2, 3 and 4 go bowling at Enterprise Lanes 11:45-1:45.........whewwwwww, busy, busy, busy!!!

ThIs WeEk'S sCoOp.....

2009-06-05T08:01:00.000-07:00

One week of summer is over!!! I think Wednesday was the highlight of the week because of the BIG PLUNGE! This will be on the playground every other Wednesday throughout the summer!

Tuesday is movie day again for all rooms, and the Activity Center's movie will be announced Monday.....Wednesday room 1 hangs out here, 2,3 & 4 go swimming, and the AC goes ice skating! Thursday we all go over the the Bryant TLC for inflatable jump houses and FUN! Friday is swimming for room 1 and the AC, while 2, 3 & 4 will go skating!!!

Shannon's Summer Scoop!

2009-05-29T10:18:00.000-07:00

SUMMER IS HERE!
School age, Monday is pizza day.....we will get to know our groups and play games, do some art so we can decorate our rooms....and have FUN! Tuesday is Movie day for all children in Rooms 1-4. The Activity Center will go the the snowcone place. WEDNESDAY......WATER SLIDE IN OUR BACKYARD FOR ROOMS 1-ACTIVITY CENTER! Thursday Room 1 goes to Cakery Affairs, Rooms 2-4 will do sand art at TLC, Activity Center goes bowling. Friday, Room 1 swims, Rooms 2-4 goes bowling, and the Activity Center swims!
School age children must be here by the departure time listed on the activity calendar each day.

Shannon's Tea Party Scoop.....

2009-05-08T07:27:00.000-07:00

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU FOR COMING TO OUR TEA PARTY! WE ARE SO GLAD OUR MOMS AND GRANDMOTHERS WERE ABLE TO ATTEND! THE SONGS THE CARE BEARS SANG WERE BEAUTIFUL...AND THEY HAD SO MUCH FUN.....

Shannon's TLC 25th Anniversary Scoop!!!!!

2009-05-01T07:49:00.001-07:00

As we celebrated our week long birthday party, some of you shared your thoughts as to what TLC means to you and your family. I wanted to share these with everyone...

Taylor has been at TLC since she was 9 weeks old. I have not worried one day about her since she's been here. That's the thing I love most about TLC. I know Taylor is safe and well taken care of while I'm at work. As a matter of fact, I think Ms. Jean rocked and spoiled her more than we did at home when she was in the baby room. Thanks TLC for the past 3 years of excellent childcare.

-Tanya Wright, Taylor's Mom

What TLC means to us...They are always caring and always there. There is no other daycare we would even consider taking our children to. You guys are the best.

-The Hensons

TLC has been AWESOME for our family! We have always felt comfortable leaving our kids here. We love ya'll.

-Justin, Michelle, Madison and Micah

We love TLC it is the best second home!

-The Warburtons

TLC has really helped my son come out of his shell and that has meant more to me than anything. He loves his teachers and his friends and never wants to leave. He really enjoys playing and learning here.

-Colby Walston and C. Ceregini

To me TLC has been a wonderful place to drop my children off in the mornings. I know that when I do, they are going to be well taken care of. TLC has helped Hannah and Haley both get ready for kindergarten. I could not have asked for better teachers for my girls. You guys rock!

-Jennifer Sanders, Mom to Hannah and Haley

TLC means a lot to me it has awesome toys to play with. I really like my teacher, Ms. April because she is very nice. But best of all it is fun to play here after school. Happy Birthday TLC!

Ms. Marcia is nice, too.

-Hayden Britt, Room 3

Ms. Marcia is nice. TLC means a lot to me and I love it really so much! I really like my teacher Ms. Becky because she is very nice! Happy Birthday TLC!

-Garrett Britt, Care Bear, Oh-I love their toys and field trips! And lunch is good, too!

TLC means...I have no doubts that my kids are prepared for kindergarten when they finish preschool!!!

-Dana Morrow

Thanks for caring enough to share stories about my daughter's day, activities and otherwise, I always enjoy the personal attention, which helps make the time apart from my child easier.

-Anonymous

The Learning Center is a place that I can take my daughter and know that she will be happy, safe and well cared for. It feels good to know that she enjoys going to school there and that her teachers really care about her.
-Anonymous

Thank you so much for taking time to share these with us!

Shannon's Scoop!

2009-04-24T05:49:00.000-07:00

We are celebrating 25 years of TLC!!!

Monday is our 'Birthday Party'. We will have birthday cake for snack and we have NEW 25th ANNIVERSARY t-shirts!

In case you didn't know...

We have two wonderful members of our staff who have shown 14 years of TLC:

Ms. Becky Wallace, since January of 1995

Ms. Gail Marts since March of 1995

Our Infant Room Teacher has been rocking babies for 11 years:

Ms. Mary Pilcher, since September of 1998

Our sweet opener, greeting at 6:00 each morning and spoiling babies, has shown 7 years of TLC:

Ms. Jean Wooldridge.

We also are blessed with two staff members who have been with us for 5 years, two who have been with us for almost 4 years, and one going on 3 years of TLC! Seven are going on 2 years with us!

We are proud of our staff!

Shannon's Scoop....

2009-04-17T07:42:00.000-07:00

CARE BEAR ZOO TRIP TUESDAY, 4/28....9:00 SHARP!

Care Bear Moms,
Check your child's folder for a very special invitation. Our Care Bear Mother's Day Tea Party is Thursday, May 7 at 10:00. You do not want to miss this event!

Care Bear Graduation is scheduled for Thursday, May28 at 10:00.

This week in pictures.....

2009-04-10T08:43:00.000-07:00

Shannon's Scoop!

2009-04-03T06:40:00.000-07:00

The Easter Bunny will have hopped through our playground by the time we come to school Thursday!!! We will hunt those beautiful eggs at 9:00 sharp, make sure you are here on time! Please bring an Easter basket for the hunt.
Also, the Bunny is very busy as you can imagine, so we are asking that you bring in ONE BAG OF PLASTIC EGGS AND ONE BAG OF CANDY BY TUESDAY, 4/7. We are going to stuff them and have them ready for him to hide........please do not bring these in Thursday morning, as all the eggs will have been hidden by this time!
Thank you so much for your help! As always, if you are able, please come join in the fun!

School age, school is out Friday, 4/10. Please include $9.50 with your tuition next week if your child will be here.

Bye Ms. Dana!

2009-03-27T09:20:00.000-07:00

Well, today is a sad day! Ms. Dana is graduating Nursing School and will begin her work in a hospital next week....We are all VERY sad, but very happy for her as well. She will be missed by all of us but she has promised to visit often.

We are now into our SPRING unit. Easter is just right around the corner, too! We have planned our Easter Egg Hunt for Thursday, April 9 at 9:00. Another date to save is Tuesday, April 28, when the Care Bears will go on our annual ZOO trip!!!

Shannon's SPRING! Scoop...

2009-03-20T08:16:00.000-07:00

ThAnK yOu To AlL oUr CoMmUnItY vIsItOrS tHiS wEeK!

A HUGE thank you to Mr. Jerry from Entergy, the Bryant Fire Department, Mr. Jeff with his police car, and Mrs. Godwin for showing us how to care for our teeth!

SPRING IS HERE! MY FAVORITE TIME OF THE YEAR!

This week will be a busy one....Spring Break Fun for School Age!!!

The activities we have planned for Kindergarten through 2nd grade are as follows:

Monday FUN at TLC!

Tuesday SKATING at Benton Skate Center, 8:45-11:45, $3.50

Wednesday we have a really COOL ART PROJECT planned to do here!

Thursday we will see Hotel for Dogs at Tinseltown, 10:30-1:45, $5.25

Friday we will go to Mills Park 12:00-2:00

Fun stuff for the Activity Center includes:

Monday FUN & GAMES at the Act. Center

Tuesday we will SKATE at Benton Skate Center, 12:45-3:45, $3.50

Wednesday we will do COOL ART at the Act. Center

Thursday we will see Race to Witch Mountain, 11:45-3:00 at Tinseltown

Fiday we go to Mills Park from 9:15-11:30

Spring Break week tuition is $79.50 plus activity fees.

Don't forget to bring your lunch!

Shannon's Scoop...

2009-03-13T10:42:00.003-07:00

Hanging out in the 'day room' at the Fire Department

This week was exciting for the Care Bears...but wait until the week we have ahead! Our Care Bears got to go the Bryant Fire Department for a tour! This morning an ambulance came to visit, so we could check out the inside and how they take care of hurt people in emergencies. Ms. Becky's Care Bears were able to see everything, but Ms. Gail's class had to cut their turn short because the Paramedics had a REAL EMERGENCY! We heard the call they got and they had to leave and help someone. We watched them speed off with the lights on and the siren going. We hope they can come back soon.

Next week's scheduled Community Helpers:

The Bryant Fire Department will come HERE to see Pooh Bears at 9:00 Tuesday

Mr. Jeff, Pulaski County Deputy Sheriff (also Ms. Ashley's husband) will be here at 9:00 Wednesday

Mrs. Godwin, a Dental Hygienist (also Lawson's mom) will speak to Pooh Bears and Care Bears Thursday morning at 9:00

Shannon

2009-03-13T10:42:00.001-07:00

Shannon's Scoop...

2009-03-06T14:50:00.003-08:00

We painted with ice....using indigo blue frozen paint, because this week our letter was I.

We've finished our All About Me unit and we are moving on to Community Helpers. This week the Care Bears will go to the Bryant Fire Department to take tour. We will leave at 8:45 Tuesday morning, so make sure to leave your booster seat in the hallway. Next week, a fire truck, and the firemen, too :) will come out to see the Pooh Bears. We will have some other exciting visitors coming to see us.....look for pictures soon!

Shannon

2009-03-06T14:50:00.001-08:00

2009-02-26T10:52:00.000-08:00

We are still busy with our ALL ABOUT ME unit!

Shannon's PARTY scoop!

2009-02-13T07:47:00.000-08:00

JACI GIVES THIS PARTY A THUMBS UP!

VALENTINE'S DAY IS FOR CELEBRATING FRIENDS!

ALL THESE TREATS MAKE US THIRSTY!

MS. EMILY'S CLASS IS LOVIN' THIS PARTY FOOD!

LOOK MOM, I'M ALL PUCKERED UP!

HOW DID I GET THIS LIPSTICK ON?

Party time!!! Thank you to all of our Moms, Dads and Grandmothers for helping with our Valentine Parties....we appreciate you! We filled our bellies with yummy goodies and shared Valentine cards. We have the sweetest kids!!! They were telling each other 'thank you' after each card was opened. We have GREAT, SWEET, BEAUTIFUL children!!!!! WE LOVE THEM!

IT IS TIME FOR ALL ABOUT ME! PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR INFORMATION IS CORRECT....PHONE NUMBERS AND ADDRESSES.

The preschool will be learning these during the next few weeks. All of the children will bring a book home when we are finished, and they will be so proud of these!

Shannon's Scoop.....

2009-02-06T11:16:00.001-08:00

WOW! What a fashion show we had this morning! The Carebears walked the catwalk showing off their pajama ensembles, and wow, were they fabulous!

Shannon

2009-02-06T11:16:00.000-08:00

Shannon's Scoop!

2009-01-30T08:28:00.001-08:00

We end our Nursery Rhyme unit this week. This week we learn Wee Willie Winkie. Our final rhyme is our favorite....because it brings PAJAMA DAY!!! Friday, 2/6 will be PJ day. Wear your pajamas to school, how fun is that? Moms, no extra work to do that morning! Just in case you don't know this Nursery Rhyme, here it is:

Wee Willie Winkie runs through the town
Upstairs and downstairs in his nightgown
Rapping at the windows, crying through the lock
Are the children in their beds?
Now it's eight o'clock

Shannon's scoop...

2009-01-23T08:53:00.000-08:00

Making our eggs into Humpty Dumpty...
So they can sit on the wall.....

And we can WATCH THEM FALL!

ThIs WeEk We PlAyEd HuMpTy DuMpTy. We AlL SaT HiM oN tHe WaLl AnD wAtChEd HiM fAlL!

Nursery Rhymes will continue until Monday, February 9, when we will do a Valentine's Day unit.

Shannon's Scoop...

2009-01-16T07:17:00.000-08:00

Caitlyn is Little Miss Muffett...

Meah and Jaci are singing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star as they look up at the 'stars'

Jack and Jill, or Kanyon and Presley :) are going up the hill to fetch a pail of water...

Little Miss Jaci sat on her tuffett...I see the spider coming to sit down beside her.....will he frighten Miss Jaci away?

Nursery Rhymes have started off with a lot of FUN! Even though it has been too cold to play Jack and Jill outside on the real hill, we've had fun pretending in our classrooms!

School age. school is out Monday. If you will be here, remember to bring your lunch. Tuition for the extra all day care is $9.50, please add this to your check.

Tired of writing those checks each week? Sign up for electronic funds transfer...automatically drafted every Thursday for the week...see the front desk!

Shannon's Scoop...

2009-01-09T06:45:00.000-08:00

This week during our Winter unit, the Carebears made 'snow pals' for cook day. Don't they look yummy?!

We begin our 4 week NURSERY RHYME unit Monday. This is such a fun unit to pretend, play and be silly! Make sure to ask your child to tell you the Nursery Rhyme (or two...) they have learned each week. You'll be seeing some CUTE pictures as we act out our rhymes!

sHaNnOn'S sCoOp

2008-12-19T05:33:00.002-08:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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Effective Monday, January 5, tuition rates are as follows:

Infants $131.50

Toddlers $119.50

Preschool $107.50

Before School $31.50

After School $51.50

Before & After School $56.50

Shannon

2008-12-19T05:33:00.001-08:00

Shannon's Scoop

2008-12-12T07:12:00.001-08:00

We love you, Ms. Judy...

At such a special time of year, it is with much sadness that I tell you Ms. Judy will be leaving. Ms. Judy has been with us for six years. When she started, she worked each morning with practically all ages and she spent her afternoons with the toddlers. Every day at 4:00 when she would go back to the toddler class, they would yell "Dooodeee"!!! This became her name to most toddlers, but she just laughed and smiled and went with it. They knew Ms. Judy would let them play with her hair and climb all over her.....then when it was time to go outside to play she would push them all on the swings over and over and over again. My baby happened to be in this toddler class, and she LOVED Ms. Judy.

When I needed a cook who could whip up some good homemade meals and snacks, she agreed to step into that position. From then on, every day in the toddler room when the door opens for lunch to be served, I can still hear ""Dooodeee!!!". She has become everyone's Grandmother. The Learning Center has been blessed to have Ms. Judy for these six years, and we are all very sad that she has to go. She will be moving to Texarkana with her daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren. We know they need her just as much as we do.
I will miss Ms. Judy's genuine love for ALL of us, both children and staff, and her loyalty and dedication to all of us.
-Shannon

Shannon's SANTA Scoop!

2008-12-05T08:31:00.000-08:00

Santa will be here Thursday, December 18 at 9:00 AM. His visit will begin with the babies. After each class returns to their room, they will munch on Christmas Goodies and PARTY!!! Please make sure you get the RED NOTE out of your child's folder.....it is a SECRET NOTE for Mom & Dad's eyes only!!!

Shannon's Scoop.....

2008-11-21T10:53:00.000-08:00

- Hunter and his momma

- Julia and her Grandma B

- Bethany and her Daddy

- Some sweet singing Care Bears

- Jenna, the Indian Princess :)

Shannon's Scoop!

2008-11-14T10:05:00.002-08:00

Let me tell you one thing, we have the Root'nest, toot'nest cowboys & cowgirls.....and they can ride stickhorses faster than anything I've ever seen! Today we ended our Go West fun with a 'gold rush'. Wait until you see the gold they gathered up!

Shannon

2008-11-14T10:05:00.001-08:00

Saddle up your stickhorse, and get ready for some fun...

2008-11-07T08:30:00.000-08:00

Woo, little doggies! It's time to GO WEST!

This week is full of fun! Thursday is cowboy day!

Grab your boots and cowboy hat, saddle up your stickhorse and get him ready to run. We're gonna race our horses and maybe do a little square dancin'. We heard there's some gold out on that playground, so put your cowboy hat back on Friday mornin' and get ready for a

TLC GOLD RUSH!

Shannon's Scoop.....

2008-10-31T10:20:00.003-07:00

An angel and a little devil...

A pretty poodle and a cuddly kitty...

A small scarecrow...

A lion and a prissy princess...

And teeny tiny Tinkerbell!

What a FUN Halloween Carnival we had!!! We had some awesome costumes and yummy treats! Hopefully a slideshow of pictures will come soon.......

Shannon

2008-10-31T10:20:00.001-07:00

Shannon's Scoop...

2008-10-24T08:12:00.000-07:00

Halloween is here!!! Friday we will have lots of spooky, silly fun! Pooh Bears and Care Bears will play Halloween games and win prizes & candy! Please wear your costume Friday (toddlers too). Toddlers will party in their classroom. We want all of our friends to see our costumes! After our games are played and we are ready to party & munch on some candy, we will change into our regular clothes for the day. Parents, you are welcome to come have fun with us!

Please bring in your bag of candy by Wednesday, 10/29, so we can prepare for our games. Also, if you signed up to bring a party treat, bring it in by party time! We don't want our little goblins to not have enough party stuff!

Thanks for your help to make this a great Halloween at TLC!

Shannon's Scoop...

2008-10-17T07:29:00.003-07:00

2008 Race for the Cure

This little piggy smells stinky..... Garrett and Becca watch the Pig Races at the Pumpkin Patch.

We are finishing up our 'color' unit with black, just in time for Halloween! Make sure you remember your black book Tuesday, your black toy Thursday, and also remember to wear black Thursday! I wonder what kind of black treat we will cook Wednesday? Our annual Halloween Carnival will be Friday, October 31 at 9:00. (We are asking that each child bring in one bag of wrapped Halloween candy by Wednesday, 10/29.) The fun begins with the Pooh Bears. We will have games, prizes and of course, Halloween candy! After the Pooh Bears have played games and are ready to munch on some candy, the Care Bears will come in to play... please come in costume!!!

By the way, we had a great time Saturday during the Race for the Cure. If you see Ms. Natalie, ask her about her line dancing debut (she took a little break from her walk to slide in with some line dancers performing for the walkers)...Ms. Alden and Ms. Kylea slipped off to the side to try some yoga as these limber people showed off for us walkers...Ms. Jamie and Ms. Alden made Channel 7 news, as did Ms. Marcia on another channel from what I hear. Again, WE CELEBRATE DEIDRA CRIMMINS FOR HER VICTORY IN THE BATTLE!

The Pumpkin Patch trip with our Care Bears was FUN! Thank you to all the parents we had along to help! Now we can say we've seen a pig race!

Shannon

2008-10-17T07:29:00.001-07:00

Shannon's CELEBRATION Scoop!

2008-10-10T09:25:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow as our TLC Races for the Cure, we do so in CELEBRATION OF DEIDRA CRIMMINS. Her daughter, Gracie Crimmins, is in Ms. Ashley's Pooh Bear class. After the 2007 Race for the Cure Deidra was diagnosed with breast cancer. She was tough and courageous and she won her battle! Now, a year later she is cancer free and ready to Race again....we honor and celebrate her as we join together for tomorrow's race.

Shannon's Scoop...

2008-10-03T09:39:00.000-07:00

Isn't it beautiful outside? There is nothing better than seeing the preschool play outside on a day like today!

Shannon's Scoop...

2008-09-26T08:44:00.001-07:00

Do you like green eggs and ham?

I do not like them, Jaci I am...

I will not eat them on a plate, I will not eat them I'll just wait.

Shannon's Scoop...

2008-09-19T08:01:00.000-07:00

A morning in pictures...

(told ya we have the cutest kids)

Shannon's Scoop...

2008-09-12T09:49:00.000-07:00

Pretty little Harper is a cutie in her yellow!
Landon is such pretty baby girl...she's smiling in her yellow.
Have I said before that we have the MOST BEAUTIFUL BABIES at our TLC?

Derek was camera ready with his handsome little smiling face.

Once again, our 'color' Thursday was cool! We had lots of yellow!!! Next week, we'll do blue.

A couple of reminders...

We offer electronic funds transfer as an option for paying your tuition. Tuition is due Monday for the week.

We close at 6:00 PM. Ms. Dana has been very courteous about this, but please realize 6 PM is our closing time and you will be charged a late pick up fee after 6:00.

Don't forget, you can email me your questions and concerns...
shannon@thebesttlc.com

Shannon's Scoop...

2008-09-05T08:57:00.000-07:00

Ms. Jean and Jaden are 'reddy' to rock in the rocking chair!
RED week was great!!! We had sooooo many RED outfits Thursday!!!

Zoe is 'reddy' for a runway with her stylish RED ensemble.
And, of course, Ms. Meeah was all striped and 'reddy' for some fun in the toddler room.

DON'T WE HAVE THE PRETTIEST CHILDREN YOU'VE EVER SEEN?

Please be sure to help with our unit each week by bringing a book, toy (on toy day) and of course, by wearing our appropriate color for the week on Thursdays...also, Care Bears...bring something each week for the COLOR BOX!

Shannon's Scoop...

2008-08-29T09:44:00.000-07:00

This week we went 'camping'!!! Look at all our cool tents!
Evan brought an awesome tent...we had so much fun this week!
Kanyon is 'roasting' a marshmallow by the Pooh Bear 'camp fire'.
We made our own tents, too, so everyone could take turns in all the tents!
Julia is a cutie pie camper, isn't she?

Next week, beginning Tuesday,

(we are closed Monday, Labor Day)

we will begin our COLORS unit......

we start with RED!

Be sure to wear RED Thursday and bring a RED toy, too.

Bring a RED book to share Tuesday!