Squeaky Sneakers

Squeaky Sneakers is a child day care service located at 365 Summer St. at the White Acres building. We are open Monday through Friday 6:30 am-5:30 pm for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. We have capacity for 27 children.

We are divided into four rooms by age range. There is an Infant room (6wks-1yr) with eight infants to two teachers, the Pretoddler room (1yr-2yr) with 4 children to one teacher, the Toddler room (2yrs-3yrs) which is 5 children to one teacher, and the Preschool room (3yrs-5yrs) with 10 children to one teacher.

There are times when each room will get together to play or do certain activities, and the playground is shared with all rooms.

Infant Room

Many milestones and discoveries happen in this precious first year of life. We work closely with each family to develop a schedule that is best suited for your infant. Teachers will work with your child on each step along the way, be it “tummy time” sitting up or crawling. We also have accommodations for mothers who would like to breastfeed.

Pre-Toddlers

One is a busy and exciting year. So much to discover in so little time! Books, painting, and independent learning are the focus in this room. Your child is taught how to work with others by using their words and actions in a positive manner. There is a separate nap room equipped with cribs, which we work with each family on the best schedule for their child. Also, as with each room, there is a refrigerator, microwave, and bathroom for diapering.

Toddlers

Play is their work and they are good at their jobs! This is the time of independence and making decisions. Arts and crafts, music, circle time and reading books are all a part of the toddler’s day. They learn how to explore their worlds and how to get along with others. This is also the time of toilet training, and we work with each family on the best approach to this topic.

Preschool

Friendships and inquisitiveness are a big part of a preschooler’s nature. Now is the time they truly learn about social awareness and the world around them. The focus in this room is structure in the morning and free play in the afternoon. The curriculum established is to prepare them for kindergarten in a fun and light hearted way.

For more information about Squeaky Sneakers Day Care, please contact:

Heather Newkirk, Director
365 Summer Street
Springfield, VT 05156
802-885-5541
email: squeakysneakers@vermontel.net

For information on our other child care facility please see Bellows Falls Child Care.