Overview
"I have two children at Hester's Lakecrest School in High Point, ages three and one and one more on the way! I work from home and so many people ask me why I send my children to child care instead of keeping them home with me while I work. Other than the fact that I would never get any work done, I send them to child care for the socialization aspect, the well-rounded meals (my kids eat their veggies at Hester's!!!), and for the personal attention that they receive. If they were home with me while I worked, it would be too tempting to put them in front of the TV and let them watch movies and cartoons for several hours each day.
At Hester's, I know they are playing outside, doing art projects, having story time, socializing with other children, and most importantly learning. I truly believe that they accomplish things more quickly at school because if one child does something, they all want to be able to do it, whether it is making a "happy plate" (eating veggies!!) or being potty-trained. I am thankful for the caring teachers at Hester's who truly seem to take an interest in my children's development and well-being."
— Christy Toland, mother of two children and one on the way!
Hester’s Creative Schools provides children and their families with:
- Educational programs that are stimulating and age appropriate
- Warmth and caring from our teachers and staff
- Regular access to teachers and observation of classroom activities
- Attractive, bright, well-equipped and clean classrooms
- Outdoor play on large and fully-equipped playgrounds
- Safety and security at all times
- Afterschool pick up at elementary schools in our area
- Acceptance of children transported by public school buses
- An individually assigned cot or crib with clean sheets and blankets
- Baby wipes for infants
- Well-managed distribution of medication when required
- Breakfasts that include fruit, grain and milk for young children
- Nutritious and tasty lunches that meet the USDA guidelines
- Iron-enriched cereal, pureed fruits, vegetables and meats without salt, sugar or fillers for infants
Hester's parents provide:
- Full information about your child to help the teachers know your child’s home environment
- An interest in the art work and projects of your child
- A commitment to attend your child’s classroom programs
- A complete weather-appropriate change of clothes for your child
- Any special foods your child may require
- Medicine your child may need, including but not limited to, prescriptions, diaper cream, sunscreen, or emergency allergy medicine
Parents of infants provide:
- A short note telling our teachers how your child has been during the hours prior to coming to school
- The needed number of plastic bottles with prepared formula labeled with your child’s name and the date the bottles are brought to school
- Enough diapers for the day
- Any special comfort items the child requires during the day, after these items are approved by the school director and infant staff
