4 Star
Accepts CCS
Licensed Home Care
Hours Available
Monday – Friday 6:30am – 5:30pm
(each family will have their own contracted hours)
Conveniently located between hwy 69 & 34 (County Road 1033) between Greenville & Celeste/Wolfe City
Current Availability
Starting 11/4 - 1 part-time slot on Mon., Wed., Thurs. and/or Fri.
Starting 12/2 - 1 full-time M-F slot
(Fill out a prospective child form on the ENROLLMENT tab to be considered for an interview.)
About Us
Your Child Is In Great Hands
Helena's Early Learning Playhouse is a licensed home with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and owned and operated by myself, Helena Hortman. Since I am licensed, it means I have many more standards to follow and will have regular inspections. It also means I'm allowed to care for 12 children, ages 6 weeks to 6 years.
My oldest daughter, Briana, will be assisting me each day. For state purposes, she is considered a substitute caregiver for her to be able to count in the ratio. Having two staff greatly lowers our ratio of children to each adult, which not only means more individual time with each child, but also creates a safer environment. Having two staff also lowers the chance of having to be closed under normal illness circumstances.
My middle daughter, Meghan, will also be assisting as a substitute caregiver. At this time, she will be assisting as she has time around her full-time job and will fill in when needed due to appointments or illness.
My husband, Kevin, has now become a substitute caregiver and assists when needed or around his job.
My youngest daughter, Kristen, now lives and works in Dallas. She comes home to visit and loves to visit with the children, but won't count in ratio.
Please view the Educators page for more information about each of us.
We will provide your child with a safe and comfortable environment to play and learn with loving guidance. Our early learning home is play-based. This means that our “curriculum” is integrated throughout the day using art, songs, stories, poems, games, indoor play, outdoor play, theme days, and a variety of other activities that will help stimulate your child’s intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual development.
Philosophy
Health & Safety
The health and safety of our children and ourselves is always a top priority. We have many rules and policies in place to help keep down passing germs and illnesses.
Here is a brief outline of what we are currently doing (this may change with new rules and guidance from state):
*Parents are required to contact me if their child or anyone in the household is ill to verify if the child is allowed to come to care.
*Toys and surfaces are washed/sanitized/disinfected daily per normal state minimum standards. During times children may have symptoms like a runny nose, cough, or anything contagious, extra cleaning will be done.
*Children and staff wash hands consistently (I like to say, "before and after everything!") per normal minimum standards.
*Clothing, both children and staff, are changed when any bodily fluid gets on them.
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