Tot-Al Care Information

TOT-AL CARE is a child care concept borne out of need -- the need to provide quality child care in a nurturing, safe and clean environment. The focus of that need is young children -- infants, toddlers, pre-school age children, and a certified kindergarten program. In 1983, the concept became reality with the first child care center opening in Irondequoit. The focus remains the same today with the addition of TOT-AL CARE quality child care centers in Perinton and Canandaigua. Many elements combine to create a quality environment for the care of young children. Among the most important at TOT-AL CARE are these:Emotional support for each child borne out of knowing the the child as an individual -- their likes and dislikes, special sensitivities, personality traits and level of skills. Tenderness, understanding and respect are the communicators of love at TOT-AL CARE. Emotional support allows the motivation for children to learn. A strong curriculum is basic to any teaching environment. The learning program at TOT-AL CARE is geared to individual age development, creating a challenge without overwhelming the child. Flexibility is the key. A varied curriculum allows the TOT-AL CARE teachers and caregivers to be creative according to the needs of our children. Environment plays an important role in quality child care. The safety of the facility is essential -- an environment geared to the care of young children. Cleanliness is also an important element in a quality environment. TOT-AL CARE teachers and caregivers utilize antiseptic hand soap along with strict hand washing procedures. Disinfectant cleaners are used in maintaining a clean center. Child care requirements may vary from family to family depending upon certain priorities -- location, hours of operation, tuition, program emphasis, and ages of acceptance. One requirement should always be essential -- quality child care.