WELCOME
Dear Family,
Welcome to Reach 5 Play House, a family child care for children ages 2 to 5 years old.
I am very pleased that you are considering Reach 5 Play House, Katayama Family Child Care for your child care needs.
As the child care provider and director of Reach 5 Play House, every moment is a new opportunity to positively influence what children learn about themselves and make sense of their world. I consider children’s age-related characteristics, individual preferences or circumstances for optimal learning.
At Reach 5 Play House, your child will engage in developmentally appropriate routines and active investigation. Your child will engage in pretend and creative play. Your child will learn to work together and cooperate, be able to express their views, experience language and practice social and emotional skills.
As parent(s)/guardian, you are fueled with hope and optimism for your child as they prepare for kindergarten. I am excited to get to know you and your child. I will do my best to empower, engage and educate your child through consistent, secure, quality care.
Thank you again for considering Reach 5 Play House, Katayama Family Child Care. Please do not hesitate to call me with any questions.
Keiko Katayama
Reach 5 Play House
Katayama Family Child Care
Director
About Ms. K
Licensing: State of California Department of Social Services
Katayama Family Child Care, Facility Number 198019797
Teaching Experience:
- Pre-K to sixth grade, special needs children, English language learners
- Kindergarten and elementary substitute teacher (ABCUSD)
- Literacy teacher (Aloha Medical Academy, Lakewood)
- English/Japanese language teacher (Yamato International School, Tokyo)
- Japanese language teacher (Southeast Japanese Language School, Norwalk)
- Administrative assistant for Preschool (ABC123 Long Beach Learning Center)
Credentials (State of California):
- Child Development Site Supervisor Permit (Cerritos College)
- Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential (CSULB)
Professional Training/Certificates:
- Adult and pediatric first aid & CPR/AED
- Health, Safety & Nutrition for Child Care
- Background clearance-fingerprinting, criminal and child abuse checks
- Mandated Reporter (AB 1207 Compliant) of known or suspected child abuse, physical, emotional, sexual and neglect
HOW TO PREPARE
Welcome to Reach 5 Play House!
Here are some helpful information to get your child and family prepared for child care.
Arrival and Pick-Up:
To drop-off/pick-up your child, please use the gate to enter. Sanitize your hands and your child’s hands. Please follow the social distancing rule of 6 feet apart. A mask or a facial covering must be worn by children and parents or guardian.
Always Sign In/Sign Out:
Please be sure to enter Drop-off/Pick-up times and sign the Attendance Sheet every time. If you arranged for alternative pickup, please inform me in advance and let that person know to sign in and sign out. Use pens in ‘clean’ cup and place in ‘dirty’ cup after use.
Separation Anxiety:
The first weeks of child care maybe challenging for both parent(s) and the child(ren) with separation anxiety. Some children take more time to adjust to new people, surroundings and schedule. Please note that this is normal. To make separation process a little easier, your child can bring a family photo or a favorite book from home.
Saying Goodbye to your Child:
Saying goodbye to your child maybe difficult for first time parent(s) and your child. To make goodbyes easier, hug your child, say “I will pick you up at ___’o clock after I’m done at ______. I love you”, then leave promptly. Parents who linger, holding and hugging for extended time makes each drop off more difficult, especially for part time children. Please be consistent each time. You are welcome to call during the day to ask about your child.
What to bring on the first day:
Please provide extra articles of clothing to keep at child care. Children will engage in activities that may require change of clothes. Please bring : shirts, pants, underwear, socks, etc. Please label all items with your child’s name with black permanent ink.
What not to bring on the first day of child care:
Please do not bring food, beverage, or toys to child care. A toy may get lost, broken, or stollen. Reach 5 Play House is not responsible for any broken or lost toys. I cannot ensure daily washing of personal toys.
What to bring if your child will nap at child care:
If your child will be napping, please bring a blanket or a towel. A fitted sheet will be provided. Daycare sheets are washed every Friday. You are responsible to keep clean the blankets/towel at child care. If your child has not completed toilet training, you must provide extra diapers, underwear, pants, socks, and plastic bags for soiled clothes. Any soiled clothing will not be laundered at child care.
