Outside Food and Drink
Some children in our care have highly sensitive food allergies and even the mere contact with a surface that has touched a particular food item can cause an anaphylactic reaction. Any outside food or drink will be discarded immediately unless it has been prearranged with our Center Manager and/or cook .
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Food Allergies and Substitutions
If your child has been determined by a doctor to be disabled, and the disability would prevent your child from eating the regular meals at the Center, you must have your child’s doctor complete a CACFP Medical Disability Statement that describes the disability and prescribes the alternative foods needed, verifying that special meal components are needed due to a disability. We will then work with clients on a case-by-case basis to make sure their child is receiving nutritionally balanced meals while in our care.
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The only exception to this is milk. If your child cannot drink cow’s milk due to medical or other special dietary needs but does not have a diagnosed medical disability, you may complete a Request for Fluid Milk Substitution form. Our Center currently provides a USDA approved soy milk alternative that is nutritionally equivalent to cow’s milk. Parents may request to provide other USDA approved lactose-free options at their own expense.
All food allergies will be posted in locations where food is prepared and served.
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Milk
Children who are 12-24 months old will be served unflavored whole milk. Children two years of age and older will be served unflavored low-fat (1%) or fat-free milk.* Breastmilk is considered an allowable fluid milk of any age.
*Low-fat (1%) or fat-free flavored milk may occasionally be served to children six years of age and older during special events such as field trips. In compliance with new FSN regulations, effective October 1, 2017 only fat-free flavored milk will be served.
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Nondiscrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue,
SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
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(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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Outside Food and Drink
Some children in our care have highly sensitive food allergies and even the mere contact with a surface that has touched a particular food item can cause an anaphylactic reaction. Any outside food or drink will be discarded immediately unless it has been prearranged with our Center Manager and/or cook .
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Food Allergies and Substitutions
If your child has been determined by a doctor to be disabled, and the disability would prevent your child from eating the regular meals at the Center, you must have your child’s doctor complete a CACFP Medical Disability Statement that describes the disability and prescribes the alternative foods needed, verifying that special meal components are needed due to a disability. We will then work with clients on a case-by-case basis to make sure their child is receiving nutritionally balanced meals while in our care.
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The only exception to this is milk. If your child cannot drink cow’s milk due to medical or other special dietary needs but does not have a diagnosed medical disability, you may complete a Request for Fluid Milk Substitution form. Our Center currently provides a USDA approved soy milk alternative that is nutritionally equivalent to cow’s milk. Parents may request to provide other USDA approved lactose-free options at their own expense.
All food allergies will be posted in locations where food is prepared and served.
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Milk
Children who are 12-24 months old will be served unflavored whole milk. Children two years of age and older will be served unflavored low-fat (1%) or fat-free milk.* Breastmilk is considered an allowable fluid milk of any age.
*Low-fat (1%) or fat-free flavored milk may occasionally be served to children six years of age and older during special events such as field trips. In compliance with new FSN regulations, effective October 1, 2017 only fat-free flavored milk will be served.
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Nondiscrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue,
SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
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(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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Welcome to our Center!
Welcome to our Center!
Welcome to our Center!
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Robyn's Nest
Preschool and Playcare Center
Robyn's Nest is not just a great place to work; it’s a great place to be! We offer a competitive salary and a friendly and creative atmosphere where you can be part of a team of caring, skilled professionals. We are looking for qualified teachers and staff to join the growing Robyn's Nest family.
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What it takes to be a childcare teacher
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A desire to make every moment a teachable one
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A commitment to nurturing, inspiring, and delighting the children in your care
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A passion for creating lifelong learners
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A willingness to treat parents as partners in their child's education
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We always accepting applications for the following positions:
Aide / Assistant, 16 years+ $16.00-17.00/hour DOE Part / Full-Time
General Qualifications: (Need to have or obtain upon hire)
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High School Diploma or current enrollment in a High School program
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Cleared Portable Background Check
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Pediatric First Aid and CPR
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Blood Borne Pathogens
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Food Workers Permit
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Negative TB Test
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Proof of MMR (immunization or immunity)
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Proof of COVID Vaccine or legal exemption status
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Other training mandated per WAC 110-300
General Responsibilities: Including, but not limited to, the following:
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Assist Lead Teacher(s) with the preparation and implementation of daily curriculum
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Provide a nurturing, learning, and safe environment for each child
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Engage children in activities and play that stimulates their development
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Appropriately supervise children while keeping them safe at all times
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Assist children with activities of daily life (restroom use, diapering, hand washing)
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General cleaning and laundry
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Maintain a professional self-image and project the values of the organization at all times​
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Lead Teacher, 18 years + $17.00-21.00/hour DOE Full-time
General Qualifications: (Need to have or obtain upon hire)
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Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or current enrollment in ECE classes
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Cleared Portable Background Check
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Pediatric First Aid and CPR
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Blood Borne Pathogens
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Food Workers Permit
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Negative TB Test
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Proof of MMR (immunization or immunity)
- Proof of COVID Vaccine or legal exemption status
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Other training mandated per WAC 110-300
General Responsibilities: Including, but not limited to, the following:
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Provide a nurturing, learning, and safe environment for each child
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Engage children in activities and play that stimulates their development
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Assist children with activities of daily life (restroom use, diapering, hand washing)
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Appropriately supervise children while keeping them safe at all times
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Approach parents daily and speak with them about their child(ren)
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Establish a professional level of rapport with each family in order to provide quality care
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Create and maintain an environment that is clean, organized, and safe for all children
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Supervise teacher aides in the classroom and ensure they are following program policy
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Train teacher aides and direct them as to what duties need to be carried out throughout the day
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Plan daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for young children
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Prepare weekly curriculum and implement daily lesson plans
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Conduct child assessments and facilitate parent-teacher conferences
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Responsible for daily reports and the daily activities pertaining to learning, eating, and sleeping
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Maintain a professional self-image and project the values of the organization at all times​
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School-Age Driver, 21 years + $17.00-21.00/hour DOE Part / Full-time
General Qualifications: (Need to have or obtain upon hire)
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All qualifications of a Lead Teacher (as indicated above) and
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Clear 5 year driving history with no major violations