What this covers
Your child gets a day with steady check-ins, a protected nap, and calm transitions, so pickups are a handoff, not a recap of surprises.
I’ll confirm the days and pickup window you need, then I’ll hold a spot once the paperwork is signed and the first invoice is paid. You’ll have care where arrivals, meals, naps, and transitions follow a steady routine, with a clear handoff at the end of the day. If you’d like to move forward, the next step is choosing your schedule option below.
I run the day on repeatable routines, because kids settle faster when the order stays the same. I log bottles, diapers, and naps as they happen, I plan meals and snacks around allergies, and I keep transitions calm with small, predictable steps from one activity to the next.
About me
I’m Erin Kowalczyk, Owner and childcare provider. I do weekday childcare for families who need the day to run on time: arrival, meals, naps, and pickup. I built my program around the parts of the day that usually fall apart first, especially coat changes, room changes, and the run-up to lunch and nap.
I’m a one-person program, so the person you meet is the person caring for your child each day. I keep the day predictable and I keep parents in the loop with simple, written notes. If something happens, you hear it the same day at pickup, with what I saw, what I did, and what to watch for at home.
Selected work
Here are a few recent weekday childcare setups where the main goal was a calmer day, on time, with routines parents could depend on.
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Infant routine setup. Built a bottle and nap routine around home timing, then kept the log consistent so drop-offs stayed quick. Parent knew when bottles happened, how long naps ran, and what changed on off-days.
Toddler transition support. Helped a toddler move through lunch, toileting, and nap without long escalations. Used the same sequence every day and a short warning before each switch, which cut down the stuck moments.
Preschool readiness days. Ran a steady 3 to 5 routine with circle time, hands-on table work, story, and outdoor play. Focus stayed on following directions, trying tasks, and returning to group after big feelings.
“My kid comes home fed, rested, and in a good mood.”
Parent, working changing shifts
The service schedule
Weekday childcare follows the same daily rhythm so your child knows what comes next. You’ll get a quick daily handoff at drop-off and pickup, and you can message me during the day for time-sensitive updates.
1. Start-of-day handoff Every day At arrival, I do a quick health check-in and confirm the plan for the day: pickup time, bottles or meals, nap needs, and anything that changed overnight. You’ll hand over labeled items and a quick note if there’s anything I should watch. 2. Routine care blocks Every day I run play, learning time, meals, diapers or toileting, and rest in a steady order. I track diapers, bottles, and naps as they happen, and I keep transitions short so kids are not waiting too long in line or sitting idle. 3. End-of-day handoff Every day At pickup, I’ll walk you through the day in plain terms: what they ate, when they slept, diapers or toileting notes, and any bumps in the day. If there was an incident, you get a written note and the context around it.
Arrival health check-in
Every weekday at drop-off. I do a quick check for symptoms and confirm pickup time and day notes, so I can plan meals, naps, and transitions around the schedule you need.
DIAPERING AND TOILETING
Throughout the day as needed, with checks built into the routine. I log diaper changes, support toileting, and keep transitions clean and quick so the rest of the room stays settled.
BOTTLE AND NAP TRACKING
Throughout the day. I follow your routine where it fits safely, log times and amounts, and protect nap time so your child is not woken early by avoidable noise or rushed changes.
Meals and snacks
Daily. I serve meals and allergy-aware snacks with handwashing and seated eating, and I note what was eaten when something changes, like a new food, a low appetite day, or a missed meal.
INDOOR AND OUTDOOR PLAY
Daily. I build in gross-motor time indoors and outdoor time when weather allows, so kids move their bodies and transitions into meals and nap go more smoothly.
INCIDENT NOTES AND PICKUP HANDOFF
As needed, same day. You get a written incident note when something happens, plus a clear pickup handoff so you know what I saw, what I did, and what to watch for later.
What it costs
Pick the schedule that matches your work week. I invoice at the start of each month, and the plan covers that month’s reserved hours. Prices are per month.
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Getting started
If you want to lock in care for your new schedule, start here and I’ll hold your spot once it’s confirmed.
1. Sign this proposal and choose your schedule option. 2. Complete the enrollment forms and send routine details for bottles, naps, and allergies. 3. Pay the first invoice, then I’ll confirm your start date and drop-off plan.
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What are your hours, and what happens if I’m late?
My hours are set when you choose your schedule, and that pickup window is what I plan the day around. If you’re running late, message me as soon as you know. Repeated late pickups can mean I can’t hold the slot, because it shifts the whole end-of-day routine.
HOW DO YOU HANDLE NAPS, BOTTLES, AND DIAPERING, AND WILL YOU FOLLOW OUR ROUTINE?
Yes. I’ll start with your timing and adjust only if your child is showing they need a change. I log bottles, diapers, and naps as they happen, and I’ll tell you the same day if something is consistently off, like short naps or skipped bottles.
WHAT’S YOUR SICK POLICY FOR FEVERS, COUGHS, AND STOMACH BUGS?
If your child has a fever, is vomiting, or has diarrhea, they need to stay home. If symptoms show up during the day, I’ll call for pickup. I’m strict about this because one sick day can turn into several families missing work.
HOW DO YOU MANAGE BITING, HITTING, AND BIG TANTRUMS?
I step in fast, separate kids, and keep everyone safe first. Then I look for the pattern: tired, hungry, crowded space, or a tough transition. You’ll hear what happened at pickup, what I did in the moment, and what I’m changing to reduce repeats.
Invoices
Each month is invoiced at the start of that month. Nothing is paid up front beyond that period. Each invoice is payable within 7 days of its date.
Schedule. Your reserved schedule is the hours I plan around each day. If you need a change, ask as soon as you can. I can only confirm changes if the day stays workable.
Drop in. Drop-in care is space-permitting and only confirmed once I say yes for that date and time. If I cannot safely fit an extra day, I will tell you right away.
Late pickup. If you are running late, message me as soon as you know. Repeated late pickups can mean I cannot hold the slot, because it shifts the whole end-of-day routine.
Illness. If your child has a fever, is vomiting, or has diarrhea, they need to stay home. If symptoms show up during the day, I will call for pickup.
Behavior
When biting, hitting, or big tantrums happen, I step in fast and keep everyone safe. At pickup, I will share what happened, what I did, and what I will change next.
What I provide. Weekday childcare includes arrival health check-in, routine care blocks, and end-of-day handoff. Daily notes cover bottles, diapers or toileting, naps, meals, and any incident that affected the day.
Supplies. You bring what your child uses day to day, including diapers and wipes if needed, bottles or breastmilk or formula, and a change of clothes. I will tell you when supplies run low.
Ending care. If you need to end care, tell me with the notice period written on your enrollment form. I use that window to fill the slot and keep the daily routine steady for the kids.
