Penobscot Bay Medical Center
Creative Learning and Childcare Center
The Penobscot Bay Medical Center Creative Learning and Childcare Center has been in continuous operation since its onset February 14, 1990. Our purpose is the quality care and education of your most precious gift. When you have a concern, we ask that you let us know right away, and that you speak to the adult most directly involved with your child. Please also feel free to speak with Amy or Kim if you feel we can assist with the matter. We can always improve, and we can do so promptly when you approach us directly.
One of the goals of the Childcare Center is to achieve accreditation awarded by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Accreditation is the highest mark of quality a program can achieve. We are currently in the self-study phase of this process.
MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to provide a supportive, nurturing, and safe environment for all children entrusted in our care, through programs that emphasize age-appropriate, skill enhancing learning opportunities.
OUR STAFF
The Center’s greatest asset is our experienced and dedicated staff; many of whom have been with us since the Center opened. The classroom teaching teams plan and facilitate educationally appropriate daily activities for their classrooms. All of our teachers hold either a Child Development Credential (CDA) or a post-secondary degree. All staff also complete in-service training annually on topics pertaining to early childhood care and education.
MEET THE STAFF
Amy Boynton – Director
Amy came to the Center as our director in 2008. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and a master’s degree in Leadership and Policy in Early Care and Education. Prior to joining our team, Amy ran an accredited family childcare program in her home and has also taught in center-based infant-toddler and preschool classrooms.
Kim Appleby – Business Manager
Kim has been with the Center since it opened in 1990. Kim’s expertise lies in business and organizational practices. Her primary responsibilities at the Center are new enrollment, enrollment contracts, budgets, accounts receivable, and fundraising.
Jo-Ann Ames – Teacher, Precious Bundles
Jo has been with the Center since 2000. She earned her CDA in 2009.
Jenny Bosica – Teacher, Magic Moments
Jenny has been with the Center since 1998. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Mental Health & Human Services.
Katie Dumican – Teacher, Busy Bees
Katie has been with the Center since 2001. She plans to earn her CDA in 2009.
Valerie Firth – Teacher, Curious Corner
Valerie has been with the Center since 1992. She plans to earn her CDA in 2009.
Cyndi Hawksley – Teacher, Curious Corner
Cyndi has been with the Center since 1990. She holds an associate’s degree in Liberal Studies and earned her CDA in 2009.
Sharon Kittredge – Teacher, Precious Bundles
Sharon has been with the Center since 1992. She earned her CDA in 2009.
Pat Porter – Teacher, Precious Bundles
Pat has been with the Center since 1990. She earned her CDA in 2009.
Karen Russell – Teacher, Magic Moments
Karen has been with the Center since 1990. She earned her CDA in 2009.
Ruth Ware – Teacher, Busy Bees
Ruth has been with the Center since 2001. She holds an associate’s degree in Computer Science.
Gail Widdecombe – Teacher, Busy Bees
Gail has been with the Center since 1990. She earned her CDA in 2009.
Bonnie Wincapaw – Teacher, Curious Corner
Bonnie has been with the Center since 1990. She earned her CDA in 2009.
CHILDCARE LICENSING
PBMC Creative Learning and Childcare Center is fully licensed by the State of Maine Department of Health and Human Services to care for 73 children, and currently has facility space adequate to provide care to 52 children ages 6 weeks to 5 years each day.
A copy of the Rules for the Licensing of Child Care Facilities is available in the office or online at http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/10/148/148c032.doc. Parents are encouraged to become familiar with the rules. Any person who reasonably believes that the Rules pertaining to children’s rights and conduct of childcare have been violated, shall report this information to the Community Service Center, Childcare Licensing Unit at 207-287-9300.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Records and information about children in our care (or formerly in our care) and services provided to them by PBMC Creative Learning and Childcare Center is kept confidential and shall be disclosed only upon written authorization by the child’s parent or legal guardian, except as otherwise specified by law.
MANDATED REPORTING
As childcare providers, we are mandated by law to report to the Department of Health and Human Services when there is reasonable cause to suspect abuse or neglect of a child under the age or eighteen.
HANDBOOK
Download the complete handbook. Click here (PDF, new window)
updated: 7/31/09