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Ms. Lynda Shines at Compass Childcare in Ramsey: Celebrating Our Beloved Employee of the Month!

11/15/2023

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Hey there, Ramsey families! We've got some exciting news from our Compass Childcare family. This November, we're putting the spotlight on someone really special – Ms. Lynda, our November Employee of the Month!

Now, if you haven't met Ms. Lynda yet, let me paint a picture for you. She's our super chef at Compass Childcare in Ramsey, but honestly, calling her just a chef doesn't do her justice. Lynda is the one who keeps our place sparkling, and she's usually the first smiling face our kiddos see every morning.

What's so awesome about Ms. Lynda? Well, where do I start? She's the queen of hugs – seriously, her hugs are like magic, especially when one of our little ones needs it the most. Her smile? It's like a ray of sunshine that spreads happiness all around. And her laughter – it's contagious! You can't help but join in.

But here’s the real kicker – Ms. Lynda is probably the most flexible person we've got on our team. She's always ready to jump into any classroom and lend a hand. Need some extra help? Lynda’s there before you even finish asking. She's a true team player and a huge part of why our days at Compass Childcare run so smoothly.

We all just adore Ms. Lynda. She's more than an employee; she's a part of our heart here at Compass. Her energy and love make our childcare center more than just a building – it's a home full of laughter, learning, and lots of love.

So, here's a huge shoutout to Ms. Lynda – thank you for being the incredible person you are. You make Compass Childcare a truly special place for all our Ramsey kiddos and families.

And hey, to all the parents out there looking for a place where your kids will be loved, laughed with, and learn a ton – come check us out at Compass Childcare in Ramsey. We’re not just a childcare center; we’re a family, and we’d love to welcome you and your little ones into our Compass community.

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Now Enrolling Preschool at Compass Child Care

9/13/2023

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Now Enrolling Preschool at Compass Child Care
​At Compass Child Care, we're passionate about creating fun, engaging, and immersive learning environments. We believe that every child's journey is an adventure, and at Compass, we're here to provide the guidance they need! In our preschool program, your child will have the opportunity to explore:
  • Music & movement
  • Art & fine motor skills
  • STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
  • Dramatic and imaginative play
  • Sensory experiences
  • Developing essential social skills
Our dedicated Compass teachers adore children and are passionate about teaching their favorite subject – learning and growth!
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Inquire at compasschildcare.com/request-tour or give us a call at 763-381-1616. Let's nurture your child's love for learning together!
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Learning at Daycare in Minnesota

8/30/2023

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This week we are learned all about My Family, Your Family, and Pets! During our large group time we discussed the importance of family, “Who is in a family?”, “What do you think makes a family?”. We pointed out similarities and differences in the types of families represented in the classroom. To increase our math learning we graphed who had pets and what types of pets. My Family, Your Family, and Pets Learning Objectives:
  • Participate in group music activities.
  • Begin to identify similarities and differences.
  • Identify letters in name; Recognize her name in print.
  • Understand family relationships
  • Learn how families help each other.
  • Recognize the feelings of others through team sports.
  • Learn more about others and how all people differ.
Next week we our week is all about how having good friends is about being a good friend! We hope you have a wonderful weekend!! See you on Monday!
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Discovering the Wonders of Turtles, Frogs, and Creepy Crawlers this week at Compass Child Care

7/18/2023

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This week we learned about Frogs, Turtles, & Creepy Crawlers! Our learning focused on the life cycle of a frog, the life science of turtles and the continuance of bugs and their many varieties. In our Science Center we observed crickets and the chirping sounds they make as they rub their legs together. 
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Learning objectives:
  • Appreciation for the natural world.
  • Sequence the life cycle of a frog.
  • Learn about insects habitats and cohabitation.
  • Participating in music, dance, and fingerplays.
  • Learning to not give up and to keep trying (through the song, “The Itsy Bitsy Spider”).

Next week we learn all about camping and outdoor adventures!
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Compass Child Care learns about the United States of America!

6/30/2023

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​This week we are learning about the United States of America! We have been busy learning about the history of the United States. Through making American flags, firecracker art, tye-dyed shirts, music, and a myriad of learning activities we’re discovering the country we love and live in.
United States of America Learning Objectives:

​X Expressing through art, song, and music.
X Using symbols to understand the USA.
X Learn how the past relates to the present.
X Build phonemic awareness.
X Show confidence & positive self-image.
X Use fine motor skills with increasing complexity (cutting strips of paper to create our flag, for example).

We hope everyone has a safe and happy Fourth of July. We will be closed, so see you on Wednesday the 5th! 

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Compass Child Care Rated #1 in Child Care Providers

3/14/2023

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Top Rated Local® Names Compass Child Care as #1 Highest Rated Company in the State for the Third Year in a Row ​

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All of our wonderful kiddos and their families are to thank, as we have been ranked at the top of the list of highest rated companies in Minnesota by Top Rated Local®, a 5 pillar experience based rating system that analyzes ratings and reviews from hundreds of verified review sites online and then ranks businesses based on their overall Rating Score™.

For the third year in a row, Compass Child Care is listed #1 in Child Care Providers on the Top Rated Local site!

Compass Childcare is recognized for its commitment to high-quality care, their focus on child development and education, their safety and security measures, and their overall excellence in providing a positive and nurturing environment for children.

Thanks again to all of your amazing families for making this possible. We are thrilled to serve you!​
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Literacy Readiness at Compass Child Care

12/21/2022

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​Attending preschool can provide your child with a strong foundation for reading readiness. Here are a few ways that preschool can help prepare your child to read:
  1. Language Development: Preschool is an environment where your child can be exposed to a rich language experience. Teachers can use age-appropriate books, songs, and games to enhance your child's language skills. This will allow them to develop vocabulary and learn how to communicate with others, which will benefit them when they begin to read.
  2. Phonemic Awareness: Phonemic awareness is the ability to recognize and manipulate individual sounds in words. Preschool teachers often use games and activities to help children develop this skill, which is an essential component of reading. Through phonemic awareness activities, children learn how to identify and manipulate sounds in words, which is a necessary skill for sounding out words when they begin to read.
  3. Letter Recognition: Preschools often introduce children to the alphabet, teaching them to recognize and identify letters. This will help children when they begin to learn how to read, as they will already be familiar with the letters and their sounds.
  4. Storytelling: Preschool is a great place for children to learn how to tell and listen to stories. Teachers can read aloud to children, and children can also participate in storytelling activities, such as puppet shows or role-playing. This helps children understand the structure of stories and the elements of storytelling, such as character, setting, and plot, which will help them when they begin to read.
Overall, attending preschool can provide your child with a solid foundation for reading readiness by developing their language skills, phonemic awareness, letter recognition, and storytelling abilities.
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Ramsey Child Care

9/14/2022

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Childcare in Minnesota is fun!

7/20/2022

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The Anoka County Fair won three first place titles awarded by The International Association of Fairs & Expositions at its 2022 national awards.

Anoka County Fair won for Facility Beautification Project - Hand Washing Stations; Newly established or evolving program/exhibit at your fair which promotes agriculture or a current agricultural issue to the fair-going public - Compass Child Care Ag Education Building and The overall Division 1 award for Agriculture.

The fair also placed second in Innovation and Sponsorship for its New Compass Child Care Ag Education Building.

“It is an amazing feeling to have the Anoka County Fair recognized for the hard work and dedication that the fair board and our partners put in to keep improving the fair experience for the community. It is an honor to be a part of this fair, and I am excited for what the future holds here,” said Anoka County Fair Manager, Michaela Liebl said in Monday, Dec. 5 press release from the Anoka County Fair..
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This is the first year The Anoka County Fair has been recognized on a national level for its innovation and improvements to the facility, the release states.
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Parent Aware Rating System for Minnesota Child Care

2/17/2022

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Parent Aware Child Care

Parent Aware is a rating system that helps Minnesota parents find high-quality child care and early education providers. We are proud to be in alignment with the Mission of Parent Aware. ​

Parent Aware Child Care
Parent Aware, Minnesota’s Quality Rating and Improvement System, offers tools and resources to help:
  • Families find quality child care and early education
  • Programs improve their practices
  • Children benefit from care and education that will prepare them for school and life.
Compass and Parent Aware believe that:
  • Every child has unique gifts and abilities to celebrate and nurture
  • All families deserve equitable access to quality care and education for their children
  • Quality early learning from trained and culturally competent professionals makes a difference for children
  • Children learn through relationships and playful interactions with their families, peers, providers, teachers, and environment
Compass and Parent Aware commit to:
  • Advancing inclusive practices that build on family, child, and community strengths
  • Helping care and education programs adopt best practices and serve children of all cultures, races, ethnicities, languages, beliefs, and abilities
  • Offering services and supports from people who reflect our diverse community
  • Supporting practices that will lead to closing the achievement gap for young children
Parent Aware will:
  • Promote the importance of high-quality inclusive care and education programs and practices to all Minnesotans
  • Offer professional growth for child care and early education professionals through cutting-edge, culturally-responsive training, education, and coaching
  • Always improve Parent Aware services through evaluation, listening to parents and providers, and using the latest methods, models, and research.

What do the star ratings indicate?

Compass Child Care centers are constantly working to improve. Ask your director for the current rating!

​One-Star Rating 

These programs have demonstrated these best practices:
  • Uses consistent routines to support children
  • Talks with children and families to better understand interests and culture
  • Shares important community resources with families
  • Learns about each individual child by observing and taking notes
  • Commits to and maintains professional ethics in the early learning field

​Two-Star Rating 

These programs have demonstrated all One-Star practices, AND:
  • Evaluates learning activities, materials, classroom layout, and health-related practices to set goals for growth
  • Plans school-readiness activities for children
  • Guides families through their children’s transition to kindergarten
  • Shares information with families in ways that meet their unique needs
  • Plans for continued learning and professional growth

​Three-Star Rating 

These programs have demonstrated all One- and Two-Star practices, AND:
  • Uses a curriculum aligned with Minnesota’s early learning standards
  • Teaches in a way that is organized, challenging and warm
  • Helps children transition between activities and stay engaged
  • Uses approved tools to track children’s development
  • Commits to ongoing quality improvement by using some of these best practices:
    • Responds to unique cultural customs and needs of children and families
    • Offers activities that encourage family participation and help children transition to kindergarten
    • Gives families opportunities to provide feedback about the program
    • Shares child development updates with families to set goals together
    • Makes accommodations for children with special needs and their families
    • Has highly-qualified and trained leadership staff, teachers, and providers
    • Creates a program-wide professional development plan
    • Encourages healthy living through nutrition and physical activity, always evaluating to set goals for growth

​Four-Star Rating 

These programs have demonstrated all One-, Two-, and Three-Star practices, AND commits to ongoing quality improvement by using most of these best practices:
  • Responds to unique cultural customs and needs of children and families
  • Offers activities that encourage family participation and help children transition to kindergarten
  • Gives families opportunities to provide feedback about the program
  • Shares child development updates with families to set goals together
  • Makes accommodations for children with special needs and their families
  • Has highly-qualified and trained leadership staff, teachers, and providers
  • Creates a program-wide professional development plan
  • Encourages healthy living through nutrition and physical activity, always evaluating to set goals for growth

Compass Child Care centers are constantly working to improve. Ask your director for your center's current rating!

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