Welcome to Sweet Pea Daycare!

  My name is Jen and I am a home daycare provider.  I am also mom to two wonderful kids.  Caring for children has been my passion for as long as I can remember.  I have formally worked in childcare for over 9 years.  I have worked as a private nanny and a head preschool teacher as well as running my own home daycare.  I have excellent references available from both past and present clients.

Sweet Pea Daycare offers a loving and caring environment just like home located in Hainesport, New Jersey.  We spend our days playing, learning, and exploring.  We offer age appropriate toys and activities to allow your child to explore their creative side.  We have weekly themes and daily lessons to help your child discover their love of learning.  We offer both indoor and outdoor playtime each day, arts and crafts, daily story time, and music appreciation in a smoke free home environment.

Safety and Cleanliness

We value cleanliness and safety at Sweet Pea Daycare.  I take pride in the condition and cleanliness of the child care areas. 

Sweet Pea Daycare is a smoke free environment.  Smoking is not permitted in my home or on the property.

Sweet Pea Daycare is an animal friendly place.  We have a Labrador Retriever who lives here.  He is kept in a different area of the home when the children are here, but after hours he has free roam of the house.  If your child has allergies, please take this into consideration.

The childcare areas and toys are cleaned and sanitized on a daily basis.  I sweep and mop the floors everyday and limit shoes on the area rugs since this is where the children play and crawl.  I use child friendly, natural cleaners during childcare hours.  All toys are cleaned and/or disinfected on a daily basis to prevent the spread of germs and hand washing/sanitizing is mandatory for all children and myself throughout the day. 

The childcare areas are baby and child proofed.  We practice safety drills at least once per month and check the batteries in the fire alarms and carbon monoxide detectors at least once per month.  All doors are locked when we are inside to prevent anyone entering without my knowledge and to prevent little ones from running outside unattended. 

I maintain an open door policy for parents during child care hours.  All parents are welcome to drop by or call at anytime during child care hours. 

No child will be released to anyone other than a parent without written permission.  ID is required for anyone other than parents who are picking up a child from daycare.  This policy is not meant to make pick up difficult, but to ensure the safety and security of your child and the other children in the daycare. 

Sweet Pea Daycare maintains a strict sickness policy.  Please email me and I will send you a copy of this policy.

Our Rates

Full Time -- $150 for 5 full days

Part Time -- $35 per day for full day
$20 per day for morning or afternoon care

One morning snack, lunch, and one afternoon snack are provided by me. You may send your child with breakfast if you would like them to eat here in the mornings.

Our hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 5:30pm. 

Supply List

All Children
- One pack of diapers and one package of wipes
- Two spare outfits
- Any rash creams, powders, or lotions you wish to be used during diaper changings

Infants
- Bibs, burp cloths, etc.
- Daily supply of formula or breast milk
- Daily supply of baby food

Toddlers
- A smock or oversized t-shirt to protect clothes from messy art projects
- A pack n' play sheet and pillow, blanket, and special stuffed animal if used

Pre-Schoolers
- A smock or oversized t-shirt to protect clothes from messy art projects
- A pillow and crib sized blanket and special stuffed animal if used

Seasonal
- Swimsuit, sunscreen, wide brimmed hat, and towel during warm months
- Hats, mittens/gloves, boots, and jacket during colder months

Infants

Infants are cared for in the way the child would be cared for at home.  Infants are fed when they are hungry, sleep when they are tired, and hugged and cuddled when they are crying.  Infants are never left to cry in my care.  I try to mimic the routine you use at home to make the transition to daycare an easy one for you and your child. 

Infants have their very own area separate from the older children with their very own toys which are cleaned and sanitized on a daily basis to prevent the spread of colds and germs. 

The supplies your child will need are as follows:
- One pack of diapers or a 2 day supply of cloth diapers
- One tub of baby wipes
- Two spare outfits
- Any rash creams, powders, or lotions you wish to be used during diaper changings
- Any gas drops you wish to use
- Bibs, burp cloths, etc.
- Daily supply of formula or breast milk
- Daily supply of baby food
- One pack and play sheet

Toddlers

Toddlers love to explore!  We make sure that our child care area is a safe and stimulating place for your child to explore without worries.  All of our cabinets are locked, we have safety covers on all unused electrical outlets, and all cleaners and chemicals are kept safely out of your child's reach.  We use safety gates at the top of each stairway and all doors are kept locked for the safety and security of your little ones.  Windows are only opened from the top so there is no chance of a little one falling through a screen.  We use only safe and natural cleaners during childcare hours to limit your child's exposure to harsh cleaning chemicals.

The supplies your child will need are as follows:
- One pack of diapers or a 2 day supply of cloth diapers (or a pack of Pull Ups for children who are potty training)
- One tub of baby wipes
- Two spare outfits
- Any rash creams, powders, or lotions you wish to be used during diaper changings
- A smock or oversized t-shirt to be used during arts and crafts
- One pack and play sheet

Preschoolers

Preschoolers are eager to learn.  At Sweet Pea Daycare, we want to instill a lifelong love of learning in your child.  We have weekly themes and lessons that are carried out through our daily activities.  Learning should be fun -- not forced.  We have worksheets and activity sheets that tie into our weekly lessons.  We work on letter and number recognition and writing. 

The supplies your child will need are as follows:
- Two spare outfits
- A smock or oversized t-shirt to protect clothes from messy art projects
- A crib sized blanket for naptime