Frequently Asked Questions

What Makes Wee Wisdom #1 in Delaware County?


Why do you separate Nursery School from Child Care?

Our building is divided into three sections: Nursery School is separated from child care because Nursery School is the educational focus during the week. A separate faculty and staff are hired to work in our Nursery School. Teachers in our Nursery School hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree. Our Nursery School is not a play school. We operate our Nursery School like a school. It is goal-oriented in structure. We focus on a continuum of skills, designed to prepare each child for a successful transition into a leadership role in kindergarten.

Our Child Care Center is based on a learning through discovery approach and is center-based. Children are learning constantly at Wee Wisdom -either through their play and discovery in Child Care or through our advance academically based instruction with licensed teachers in Nursery School.

What will my child do during his/her Child Care portion of the week?

Your child will be placed into a group of children of similar age and developmental characteristics. He/she will experience several different rooms each day and will never be restricted to one room for all daily activities. We have different rooms containing "center activities". In these areas, children can select centers that focus on Art, Music and Music Movement/Gross Motor, Math, Science, Discovery, Manipulatives/Fine Motor, Blocks, Dramatic Play, Literacy, Quiet Play, Art Easels, Water and Sand Tables, Mirrors, Train Tables, Logo Tables and more. Our children also experience daily outdoor play both in the morning and afternoon.

We have dining areas, play areas, center areas, and sleeping areas. Our facility is arranged like a home with large open areas designed to promote individual and small group activities. Wee Wisdom provides a wide variety of learning center equipment and materials daily. Our center is designed to permit children to interact without conflict, while encouraging creative play and learning through discovery. Our Child Care Center operates on a structured schedule, yet allows children the freedom to select activities of their choice during a large portion of the day. Our home cooked meals include breakfast, a morning snack, a full lunch, an afternoon snack, and a full evening meal. Weekly menus are available to parents at all times. Daily schedules are posted within our center, along with weekly lesson plans.

What will my child do during his/her Nursery School portion of the week?

Parents have the choice to enroll their child in morning or afternoon preschool classes. Some children learn better in the early morning; some in the mid-morning; others in the afternoon. We give you a choice, based on when your child will be at his or her best! Nursery School Classes last for two (2) hours per day, and children are grouped according to age and developmental levels. Nursery School is very structured and goal-oriented. The following areas are emphasized daily: Pre-Academic Skills, Handwriting, Fine-motor Activities, Gross-motor Activities, Health, Safety, Science, Music Therapy, Creative Dance/Movement, Socialization Skills, Manners, and Leadership Skills related to Citizenship. Instruction is theme-based. The curriculum has been privately designed by our owner and director and is available only to Wee Wisdom enrollees. Further, our curriculum is implemented only by our licensed teachers holding a bachelor or master’s degree in elementary education! During Nursery School, your child will experience three separate rooms on a daily basis:

What preventative measures are taken by Wee Wisdom to Prevent the Spread of Communicable Illnesses?

Wee Wisdom has put a great deal of time and thought into our Sick Child Policy. Our policy is designed to attend to the needs of the sick child, protect well children, satisfy state regulations, and accommodate parents to the extent possible. We realize that a sick child policy that is too strict puts a burden on you as a working parent. On the other hand, guidelines that are too loose can result in unnecessary illnesses among the children, their families, and our staff. We believe that our policy provides a reasonable balance. You will receive the complete policy when you tour our facility and are given our parent handbook.

Above all, we keep all parents informed of suspected and/or diagnosed illnesses within our facility. This is done through our daily newsletters and through designated postings within both Child Care Areas.

What has Wee Wisdom done to promote a safe environment?

Wee Wisdom is highly recognized as the only licensed day care center in Indiana to receive Indiana’s Five-Star Environmental Recognition from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM). This is the highest award granted from IDEM and is given only to child care facilities who are committed to surpassing full compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations. In order to receive this honor, Wee Wisdom conducted lead and radon testing, implemented pest-management strategies, has incorporated environmental awareness into the curriculum, demonstrates environmental, health, and safety literature to parents.

Wee Wisdom undertakes significant initiatives that exhibit a commitment to our environment. Your child’s safety is our #1 concern! Wee Wisdom is inspected by the State Board of Health Annually. In addition, we are inspected by the State Fire Marshall annually. This inspection assures that we are in full compliance with monthly fire drills, and that all equipment (fire alarms, security systems, emergency lighting, fire extinguishers, etc.) is in compliance with standards. We are always in full compliance with the State Fire Marshall. In addition to our Fire Alarm System, we also have a security system that is monitored 24 hours per day. Our staff has access to several coded alarm systems, as well as, a "panic button" should an emergency situation take place.

All employees, regardless of their role in your child’s lives, are certified annually in CPR and First Aid. Wee Wisdom also has a complete list of safety guidelines for all indoor and outdoor play areas, and the swimming pool area. A copy of these guidelines are contained within our parent handbook. Each employee is trained on these guidelines prior to his/her involvement with our children.

What is Wee Wisdom‘s philosophy on nutrition and teaching proper eating habits?

Wee Wisdom believes that home-cooked meals prepared on site is the best way to plan for and monitor a child’s eating habits. Our private chef caters to the tastes of children, but assures that all meals and snacks are within healthy caloric and fat content limits. Our weekly menus are planned by our chef and our director. Parents are welcome to join their children for a complimentary meal sure to delight even the most discriminating adult taste buds. At Wee Wisdom, we strive for healthy, nutritional, and yummy! Feel free to ask for a copy of the recipe for your child’s favorite meal.

It is important to know the ingredients of what goes into your child’s body. A well-balanced meal does not always mean a "healthy" meal. Because we cook the "old-fashioned" way, you can know "who" is preparing your child’s food, and "what" is going into the food. In a typical week, we limit our main courses to the following:

For lunch and dinner: Our fruits and vegetables are purchased fresh or frozen to avoid the preservatives often found in canned products. We choose foods that are high in nutrition and low in fat. We bake our meats, and avoid using oil in our homemade sauces, unless it is olive oil, which is used sparingly. We often choose to make homemade bread products, which is yet another way to control the ingredients used. Homemade soups are a favorite, and if made with nutrition in mind, will be packed with protein, as well as healthy vegetables. Typically, we serve 2% milk. Occasionally, a pediatrician may write and order for us to serve skim milk or soy milk to a specific child. We make adjustments based on the individual needs of children. We prefer to serve fresh fruit in place of fruit juice. However, if juice is served, it is always 100% Vitamin C with no sugar added.

Why does Wee Wisdom put such an emphasis on physical activity?

Wee Wisdom emphasizes the importance of physical activity in combination with healthy eating styles. Healthy minds and bodies must be nurtured at a young age, with adults setting the standard for a healthy lifestyle. Children look up to their teachers, their coaches, and their parents for leadership. Sometimes the unspoken examples that we set can have a major impact on choices made by children who depend on us for leadership. We are fortunate in that our facility has a vast number of gross motor areas for children to develop. Like many licensed facilities, we have installed state-of-the art playground equipment for each of our playground areas. We also have a full-sized basketball court, riding toy area, in-ground heated swimming pool, and much more! These are wonderful things to have. However, what we value most are the open areas within each fenced playground that we use daily for exercising, playing team sports (kickball, soccer, volleyball, tag football, and cheerleading), and of course simply running.

A note from our director:
"Children need to have the opportunity and space to "run like the wind". As a child, I can remember thinking that if I ran far enough and fast enough, I would surely lift off the ground and fly. Well, of course that never happened. But I did my fare share of running on the very same grounds that Wee Wisdom children run on today. For several precious years, my imagination continued to hope for that magical lift off. My point is simply this: the newness of play equipment wears off. When that happens, it is important to have healthy alternatives in place. At Wee Wisdom, we have just that - over 2 acres of open, fenced areas to "run like the wind". Allow your child’s imagination to run wild. Enroll now at Wee Wisdom - where healthy minds and bodies develop!"


Owner and Director
MA in Education

How often does Wee Wisdom raise their rates?

Wee Wisdom is unique in that we do not raise our rates annually. Rates are increased every 2-3 years, which is the average stay for most children enrolled at our facility.

“I have two beautiful daughters that are now 18 and 6 years of age. My oldest daughter, Danielle attended Wee Wisdom from age 1 to 7, and my youngest daughter Sydney is now 6 and is still attending Wee Wisdom on a part-time basis. It goes without saying that not only is Wee Wisdom the best child care facility but it has been like a second home for my girls. Wee Wisdom has played such a vital role in their lives. Wee Wisdom provided a strong foundation for my daughters through an excellent education program and also served as a great springboard for them in the development of their communication style and overall personalities. My daughters have both excelled in school and in social events and I owe this debt of gratitude to the excellent staff and teachers at Wee Wisdom. Their dedication to providing top-notch child care and education to my children far surpassed my expectations. Thank you Wee Wisdom for everything.”

Jennifer S. Phillips
Proud Parent of 2 Wee Wisdom Graduates!!!