September 2021

Our mission is to elevate child development to a new level by leading the social, emotional growth, and education of young children while providing a safe, welcoming, home-like environment with a caring, educated and professional staff that promotes partnerships with parents, children, and other childhood professionals.
Classroom Facebook Groups
One of the positive pieces that came from our COVID closure was the classroom Facebook group. Through this closed group, families now have the opportunity to view the daily experiences of their child through pictures and videos. The intent of this group was to connect our families to our teachers and their children's environment.
Due to confidentiality of our children this group is intended for our immediate family members/guardians only. Family members sign a content to appear in this closed group and we wish to be respectful of all families.
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Due to the increase in numbers of Covid-19 in our community and nationwide, we are asking all individuals dropping off and picking up children to wear a mask.

DCFS is still requiring that all adults and children over the age of 2 wear a mask inside of our building. We are requesting all adults to wear a mask at drop off and pick up, no matter vaccination status. Please remember that the majority of our population are not eligible for the vaccine and safety is our priority.
News...

Upcoming Events

September 6
Closed for Labor Day

September 24
Unit 5 No School Day Program





FALL PICTURE DAY

November 1 & November 2
Communication...
Please feel free utilize our classrooms email addresses to communicate with your child's teacher or call the center at 309.268.9400.

jodyw@katieskids.net
andreac@katieskids.net
KKLC02Room01@katieskids.net
KKLC02Room02@katieskids.net
KKLC02Room03@katieskids.net
KKLC02Room04@katieskids.net
KKLC02Room05@katieskids.net
KKLC02Room06@katieskids.net
KKLC02Room07@katieskids.net
COVID UPDATES
  • Katie's Kids families will continue to have your family drop off and pick up your child(ren) at the door.
  • Hours of operation will remain 6:45-5:30

Drop Off and Pick Up:
  • DCFS is still requiring that all adults and children over the age of 2 wear a mask inside of our building. We are requesting all adults to wear a mask at drop off and pick up as well; no matter vaccination status. Please remember that the majority of our population are not eligible for the vaccine and safety is our priority.
  • If you are not feeling well or hold any COVID symptoms please arrange for someone else to drop of and pick up your child. This is to protect your family and the staff.
  • If you are in quarantine due to a potential exposure, please make arrangements for someone else to drop off and pick up your child.
IWU Language School for Kids
Illinois Wesleyan University French & Spanish Classes

Registration for: Fall 2021 Session is now open!
Saturdays, 9:00-10:30 am
September 25-November 6


Children are grouped by age and previous experience in the language. Our Saturday language classes are for Pre-K through 5. This class provides practice for speaking and listening while incorporating some reading and writing.

Questions? Contact:languageschool@iwu.edu
Need Pediatric Eye Care?

Bright Sight Vision Therapy
Dr. Terri Rieger
Dr. Rieger@mybrightsight.com
309.320.2020
Health Corner...

Healthy Zucchini Muffins
Recipe by Cookies and Kate

INGREDIENTS

  • ¾ cup roughly chopped raw walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • ⅓ cup melted coconut oil or extra-virgin olive oil*
  • ½ cup honey or maple syrup
  • 2 eggs
  • ⅔ cup buttermilk (or ⅔ cup milk of choice mixed with 2 teaspoons vinegar, allow to rest for 5 minutes before using)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ¾ cups white whole wheat flour or regular whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 ½ cups grated zucchini (you’ll need 1 small-to-medium zucchini, about 7 ounces—working in handfuls, gently squeeze out excess moisture from the grated zucchini over the sink)
INSTRUCTIONS - Cook Time: 16 mins Total Time: 36 minutes Yield: 12 muffins 
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. If necessary, grease all 12 cups on your muffin tin with butter or cooking spray (my pan is non-stick and doesn’t require any grease).
  2. Toast the nuts (if using): Once the oven has finished preheating, pour the chopped nuts onto a small, rimmed baking sheet. Bake until the nuts are fragrant and toasted, about 4 to 5 minutes, stirring halfway.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the coconut oil and honey. Beat them with a whisk until they are combined. Add the eggs and beat well. Add the buttermilk and vanilla. Whisk to combine, and set the bowl aside. (If your coconut oil solidifies on contact with cold ingredients, simply let the bowl rest in a warm place for a few minutes, like on top of your stove, or warm it for about 30 seconds in the microwave.)
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg. Using a big spoon, stir to combine.
  5. Pour the liquid mixture into the dry and stir just until combined (a few lumps are ok!). Add the zucchini (be sure to squeeze excess moisture out of the zucchini first) and toasted nuts, if using. Gently fold the zucchini and nuts into the batter, being careful not to over-stir.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the 12 muffin cups. Bake muffins for 16 to 19 minutes, or until the muffins are golden on top and a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean.
  7. Place the muffin tin on a cooling rack to cool. If you have leftover muffins, store them, covered, at room temperature for two days, or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Freeze leftover muffins for up to 3 months.

These healthy zucchini muffins are naturally sweetened and made with whole wheat flour! They’re fluffy, moist and absolutely delicious, too.
Recipe yields 1 dozen muffins.
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