Author: Dom Harris

>> Happy August ladies! It is officially our second month being open and you have all been ROCKSTARS! ⭐ I know the last couple of weeks have been a bit chaotic and we’ve had to do a lot of adjusting, but I appreciate you all being so flexible. I am so thankful for each and everyone of you and could not hold down the fort without you! THANK YOU! 🎉🎉

>> Exciting News, Extracurriculars are coming to LRB!

• The Librarian is coming to LRB on August 11th to read fun stories to the babies! 📖🥳
• Ms. Maisey will be coming in to host Silly Scientists with our kiddos on August 20th! 🧪

>> We will begin implementing Teacher Goals every week to make our daily activities more intentional. This will help us gradually create more structure in the classroom and create a solid foundation for LRB in the future! *I will be checking Brightwheel daily to make sure these are getting done* Here’s a short list of goals to start thinking about:

• Curriculum and engaging captions
• Weekly Sensory Play Ideas
• Art projects
• Posting pictures (individual and group pics)
• More Outdoor play!

>> There have been way too many call outs this month. It has been rare lately that all of our staff show up and stay their whole shift. We understand that life happens and sickness happens, but if you can, please attempt to come to your shift and we can figure out a way to get you out early.

>> If you are running late or calling in, it is your responsibility to check who the opening Admin is and to call them and then ALSO text in admin group chat!!

>> Mark your Calendars! Supply Lists are due the 15th of every month and Developmental Checklists/Observations are due on the 26th of every month. Please make sure that you are actively working on student Portfolios on your free time. We do not want to get behind on these!

>> Please let Dom know if ANY supplies are running low! 

>> Don’t forget about your weekly cleaning checklist – I will be checking them at the end of the day!

>> Make sure we are getting the babies outside! Cuddly Calves: 1-3 times a week | Piglets: Once a day

 >> Make sure that bottles, cribs, cubbies, clear bins, snacks/sippy cups are labeled with kiddos first and last name

>> Please abide by the LRB parking signs! We should not be parking in front of our neighbors. Thank you 🙂

>> The 2025-2026 School Year Employee Handbook has been updated. Please make sure to read over the new handbook and once complete, see Dom to sign off that you acknowledge the changes! To make it easier since I know the handbook is quite long, I have broke out the specific changes that were made below. Please let us know if you have any questions!

• Section 1.5 | Classroom & Ratios – We are officially relicensed to have 8 children in both classrooms compared to our original 7!
• Section 3.1 | Required Trainings – All staff are now required to be trained on how to use a fire extinguisher and must have 1 credit hour in child development.
  • Please watch this short video on how to use an extinguisher and tell Dom the acronym used to remember the proper steps of using and extinguisher.
• Section 5.2.3 | Paid Holidays and School Breaks –
  • Our summer break will now be scheduled annually for the week prior to Jeffco public schools. These dates will be released annually and are now posted on the Employee Calendar.
  • Staff will now be paid 50% of their salary for our 2 week closures (summer and winter break). In full transparency, I can no longer afford to pay out full salaries without significant impacts on the business. Please make sure to plan accordingly for these week breaks! However, as a benefit to longevity with the company, once you hit 3 years with us you will recieve 100% of your salary for these weeks off.
  • We have also added 2 teacher planning days into our school closure list. These will be days where children are not attending but staff are required to be in person for training, deep cleaning, classroom and curriculum prep and planning, etc. For the 2025-2026 school year these dates are October 13th and February 16th.

>> Can you believe it’s been ONE month since our Grand opening!! We could not have done it without your unwavering love and support for the barn! Thank you for everything that each of you have done and I look forward to what the future has to offer! 🎉🎉

>> As we’re still in the early stages of creating new routines, I understand that we are still trying to figure out what works and what doesn’t. Please let me know if something is not working! With that being said, here are a few friendly reminders in regards to due dates and daily duties:

* Mark your calendars! Supply Lists are due the 15th of every month and Developmental Checklists/Observations are due on the 26th of every month. Please make sure that you are actively working on student Portfolios on your free time. We do not want to get behind on these!

*Kathleen will be coming into the classrooms at a random time on Thursday 7/10 to see the diaper changing procedure from each of you! *Please review*

*Please let Dom know if ANY supplies are running low! 

*Don’t forget about your weekly cleaning checklist – I will be checking them at the end of the day!

*Make sure we are getting the babies outside! Cuddly Calves: 1-3 times a week | Piglets: Once a day!

 *Please do not store things in empty cribs.

*EXTRA CURRICULARS START IN AUGUST!! WHOO!! 🎉🎉🎉 More details to come about what this is going to look like!!