Welcome 2022, What a year!

It's been a really busy year for us at Guardian Angel Daycare. We've had a lot of changes happening in the last 5 weeks and we want to thank you for your patience and support every day. I wanted to give you an update on how the daycare is doing and some of the changes we are going to see our way.

We are still in the process of hiring a new Director of Curriculum, a full-time receptionist, and teachers. In the meantime, the teachers at GAD are working extra hours, covering different classrooms and in the front office in order to maintain a good balance and to keep the daycare open.

You have probably seen Miss Mary and Miss Vickie in the front office every morning welcoming your child(ren) and Miss Sarah in the afternoon when you pick up your child. This has allowed me to balance my day-to-day activities in the classrooms, manage the daycare, and also my personal life.

All families of Infant - 4th Graders students are required to re-register for the 2022/2023 school year. I will be sending an email at the end of this month with the application and tuition information. The first day of school is August 15, 2022.

We are in the process of evaluating if we are going to have a summer program for existing Kindergarten - 5th Grade students. If you would like to work with us or volunteer for the summer. We are hiring 4 full-time teachers. Please email me directly.

For students currently enrolled in the Infant - Prek4 classrooms, we will send an email with summer enrollment information at the end of the month as well.

GAD currently has (1) one COVID-19 case. We continue to ask parents to follow GADC COVID guidelines and reinforce those guidelines with their kids at home. For our PreK-3 - 5th Grade students, masks are mandatory. We will continue to remind your child(ren) to ensure their mask is covering their nose and mouth. If your child's mask is too big/small and is not protecting them, we will provide them with a new mask. If your child(ren) refuses to wear a mask, he/she will be sent to the front office and we will ask you to pick them up.

Here are a few housekeeping items that we would like to remind everyone:

• At drop off please assist your child(ren) enter the daycare not only through the first set of doors but into the lobby. There are times when I don't have an extra teacher to assist me when students are being dropped off and they are waiting in between the double sets of doors.

• At pick-up, please call us only 5 minutes before arriving to let us know you are on your way to pick up your child(ren). Sometimes we have more than 5 students waiting in the lobby and it can get a little rowdy.

• I also want to thank you for being patient with us if at times your call is not answered immediately when you call to pick-up, or if your child is not in the lobby waiting for you when you arrive. Students are required to clean up their areas, gather their belongings, and then walk to the front office for pick up.

• Older students will be allowed to leave the daycare when they see mom and dad outside of the double set of doors. We want to keep your child(ren) safe and we want to avoid accidents. We understand how excited and happy they are to go home and some students want to run out and jump in their car, but please help us keep all students safe.

• Our drop-off and pick-up setup is not like Bell Tower circle in the Elementary. Do not block the exit or entrance of the parking lot while you wait for your student. Please use the parking spaces and walk up to the doors to pick up your child(ren).

• Please do not allow your child to bring toys, money, or expensive items to the center. It is difficult for children to share their own toys. If we find toys from home, they will be kept at the front desk until Mom or Dad picks them up. We are not responsible for any lost or stolen items.

• After 3:30pm SJB Elementary is closed. If your child left something in their lockers or their classrooms, please let them know they will have to wait until the next day to pick it up.

• We will be cleaning our lost and found items this Monday, February 7th.

In Gratitude,

Vanessa Morales. - Director of Operations

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” – Nelson Mandela

Calendar of events and dates we are closed:

February 14th - Red & Pink Dress Day. Valentines Day Festivities

If your child would like to bring a Valentines treat for the class, please have your student write his or her name. We do not have the children address the Valentines because that makes passing them out a bit tricky for the children. We will be making a Valentine bag in class. You do not need to make a box or bag at home.

We have created a sign-up genius for our Valentine's day celebration. Please bring items to the front office before Friday.

Thank you in advance for your flexibility and willingness to help.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040C4CAFAE2FA1F58-valentines

February 21st - GADC Closed, President's Day

March 2nd - Ash Wednesday (Our Priest will apply cross of ashes to all of our students, teachers, and staff)

March 4th - GADC Closed, Diocesan Professional Day

March 17th - Green Dress Day. St. Patrick Day Festivities

April 14th, 15th, and 18th - GADC Closed, Easter Break

May 27th - Last Day of School

May 30th - GADC Closed, Memorial Day

May 31st - GADC Closed for Summer Prep

June 1st - Summer Program Starts

July 4th - GADC Closed, Independence Day

July 25th - GADC Closed, In observance of Pioneer Day

Special Announcements

Donations: We've had multiple parents ask how they can donate items to Guardian Angel. The teachers and co-directors have put together an Amazon wish list. If you would like to donate some items and would like them to be shipped to the daycare, please add Attention: Vanessa Morales @ Guardian Angel. Thank you for your continued support and generosity of our daycare. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1LJK3DHM3WEMX?ref_=wl_share

Due to COVID-19 protocols visitors, parents/guardians, etc. are allowed in the building by appointment only.

Our teachers will also be sending weekly updates with pictures, activities, and special announcements for each classroom.

Please visit our website for more information at www.guardianangeldaycare.org or our Facebook page @Guardian Angel Daycare for more information.

Weather changing and Dress code Policy

All children who do not attend St. John the Baptist should be dressed in comfortable play clothes. Please avoid clothes that need to be kept clean or it is difficult for your child to pull up and down on their own; please keep dress-up clothes (costumes) at home. Rubber-soled shoes are recommended as safest for climbing and vigorous play for outside time. Also, please make sure your child has dressed appropriately for the weather (i.e. closed-toed shoes, sunblock, light jacket, etc) as we do venture outside to play each day.

PreK-4 and older children must remain in their uniforms while in the daycare unless it is a No-School day. Guardian Angel Daycare is not responsible for lost or stolen clothing items. The children will go out to recess as long as it is above 20 degrees outside and the air quality in Orange, Yellow, or Green.

Social Media

On occasion, Guardian Angel students are photographed during activities, events, etc. and the picture(s) may be used in a newspaper article, advancement newsletter, on social media, etc. Pictures published can also be accessed by the Salt Lake Diocese Utah Catholic Schools office to use for social media purposes, advertising, brochures, and recruitment. If you do not want your child’s photograph to be used throughout the 2021-2022 School Year, please notify me in writing or by email (vanessamorales@skaggscatholiccenter.org) immediately.

Employment Opportunities Clik on the link below to see all opportunities on campus

https://www.jdchs.org/employment/

Daycare Office ReceptionistJob Description:full-time position for a closing receptionist 9pm – 6pm available. A Catholic Child Development Center in Draper, Utah is searching for a qualified strong and pleasant receptionist. Must have strong communication skills, written and verbal, answering phone calls, organizational skills, answering general questions, and positive thinking skills. It would be helpful for candidates to be knowledgeable in child development. Social Distancing guidelines in place for pick-up procedure. Guardian Angel Daycare cares for children ages 6 weeks to 10 years old and is open from 7:00AM to 6:00PM.Responsibilities:Sincere love for children and interaction with parents. Each employee is required to follow our vision, which entails keeping the children’s needs met at all times. Answering the phone when parents call, and coordinating with teachers for pick up. Verify that all children are picked up, and the building is secure, lights are out, all doors closed, and all staff has left for the day. Light cleaning duties throughout the day will be required. Computer and technical abilities are required. Must be able to lift 35 lbs.Qualifications:Graduation from an accredited high school. Demonstrated organization and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated reliability and the ability to work within a team. Demonstrated work ethic with 24+ months of experience. Must meet the pre-employment requirements of a safe environmental program, fingerprints, Background check, Immunizations, Flu Shot, Food Handlers Card, CPR Card, First Aid Card are required. Must be able to work as part of a team and follow policy and procedure. Must be self-started, with the ability to work in an unsupervised, objective/assignment. Strong communication and time management skills are essential.

Infant/Toddler TeacherJob Description:We are looking for two Full-time 9am – 6pm infant/toddler teachers. A Catholic Child Development Center in Draper, Utah is searching for qualified Early Childhood Specialists/Teachers. Candidates must be knowledgeable in child development. Guardian Angel Daycare cares for children ages 6 weeks to 10 years old and is open from 7:00AM to 6:00PM. Full-time Benefits offered are Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Prescription Benefits, 401K Contributions, Life Insurance and Tuition Discounts for schools located on the Skaggs Catholic Center. Salary Range:$10,000 – $30,000.ResponsibilitiesSincere love for children, curriculum and teaching. Candidates will attend ongoing professional development classes in Early Childhood Education and may participate in a Pay Step Program. Responsible for creating a curriculum and educational environment. Each employee is required to follow our vision, which entails keeping the children’s needs met at all times. Light cleaning duties throughout the day will be required. Must be able to lift 35 lbs. Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Must demonstrate the ability to bend, kneel, handle, reach, grasp and perform repetitive motions. Must be able to move tables and chairs quickly and efficiently.QualificationsGraduation from an accredited high school.Demonstrated organization and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated reliability and the ability to work within a team. Demonstrated work ethic with 24+ months of experience. Must meet the pre-employment requirements of safe environmental program, fingerprints, Background Check, Immunizations, Flu Shot, Food Handlers Card, CPR Card, First Aid Card are required. Must be able to work as part of a team and follow policy and procedure. Must be self-started, with the ability to work in an unsupervised, objective/assignment. Strong communication and time management skills are essential. If interested contact Vanessa Morales at vanessamorales@guardianangeldaycare.org.

Daycare TeacherJob Description:Full-time 9a – 6pm, and part-time positions 3pm – 6pm available. A Catholic Child Development Center in Draper, Utah is searching for qualified Early Childhood Specialists/Teachers. Candidates must be knowledgeable in child development . Guardian Angel Daycare cares for children ages 6 weeks to 10 years old and is open from 7:00AM to 6:00PM. Full-time Benefits offered are Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Prescription Benefits, 401K Contributions, Life Insurance and Tuition Discounts for schools located on the Skaggs Catholic Center. Salary Range:$10,000 – $30,000.Responsibilities:Sincere love for children, curriculum and teaching. Candidates will attend ongoing professional development classes in Early Childhood Education and may participate in a Pay Step Program. Responsible for creating a curriculum and educational environment. Each employee is required to follow our vision, which entails keeping the children’s needs met at all times. Light cleaning duties throughout the day will be required. Must be able to lift 35 lbs. Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Must demonstrate ability to bend, kneel, handle, reach, grasp and perform repetitive motions. Must be able to move tables and chairs quickly and efficiently.Qualifications:Graduation from an accredited high school. Demonstrated organization and the ability to work in a fast paced environment. Demonstrated reliability and the ability to work within a team. Demonstrated work ethic with 24+ months of experience. Must meet the pre-employment requirements of safe environmental program, fingerprints, Background Check, Immunizations, Flu Shot, Food Handlers Card, CPR Card, First Aid Card are required. Must be able to work as part of a team and follow policy and procedure. Must be self-started, with the ability to work in an unsupervised, objective/assignment. Strong communication and time management skills are essential.Interested parties should contact Vanessa Morales at vanessamorales@guardianangeldaycare.org or Jody Kearney jodykearney@guardianangeldaycare.org or call 801-984-7135