Child Care Center Quality

Tender Time Learning Center:

• Is licensed and regularly monitored by MN state regulatory agency.
• Has our entrance secured with an electronic keypad.
• Is a private and locally owned center.
• Directors are educated, friendly and knowledgeable.
• Makes you feel welcomed while in the center.
• Practices emergency procedures routinely.
• Provides secure pick-up/drop-off procedures.
• Always has an open door policy for parents/guardians.
• Ensures entire facility is clean.
• Oversees a certified cook on site.
• Serves meals in compliance with USDA and the Food and Nutrition Service.

Tender Time Learning Center Classrooms:

• Are open and inviting.
• Offer a structured learning environment.
• Provides age appropriate curriculum that can be repeated individually when necessary.
• Employs staff who meet the guidelines set by the State .
• Promotes staff getting involved with the children, not just directing their activities.
• Use only positive reinforcement methods to guide behavior.
• Provides affectionate and responsive caregivers to the children.
• Cleans and sanitizes toys and equipment daily.
• Ensures caregivers training is current in CPR, 1st Aid, Child Passenger Safety, SIDS, and Shaken Baby Syndrome.
• Requires staff and children to wash their hands throughout the day.
• Provides children adequate supervision.