March 2024 Newsletter

Fun March Dates

March 1 –  Employee Appreciation Day
March 2 – Dr. Suess Day
March 3 – Caregiver Appreciation Day
March 6 – Dentist’s Day 
March 9 – PlayDate Outing
March 10 – Daylight Savings Begins 
March 12 – Plant a Flower Day 
March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day 
March 19 – Earth Day & Spring Equinox 
March 20 – International Day of Happiness
March 30 – National Doctor’s Day
March 31 – Easter Sunday

Monthly Celebrations
Irish American Heritage Month
Craft Month
Women’s History Month 

Spring Break Camp
March 25 – March 29

This camp guarantees to offer a stimulating and enjoyable experience, complete with engaging activities aimed at fostering development.

To secure a place for your child, kindly RSVP by no later than February 27, 2024.

The camp fee is set at $10 per child for the entire week. Should you opt to enroll your child in our Dynamic Discoveries Club (DDC) program, there will be an additional charge of $10 per child. Notably, participation in our Respite Afternoon program incurs no additional cost. Payments for camp week will be invoiced.

We encourage you to seize this fantastic opportunity for your child to relish a memorable and educational Spring Break. Our committed team has meticulously curated a diverse array of activities and experiences to captivate and delight your child throughout the week.

If you require additional sessions beyond the designated camp hours, please contact us via email at [email protected]. Priority will be given to parents who are employed.

We extend our gratitude for your continuous support and eagerly anticipate welcoming your child to our Spring Break Camp. For any queries or further information, please feel free to reach out to us without hesitation.

Early Intervention 
Wednesday & Friday 9 am – 1 pm

Elementary/Tween
Tuesday & Thursday 9 am – 1 pm

Teen
Wednesday & Friday – 2 pm – 6 pm

Respite Afternoon 
Tuesday – 2 pm – 6 pm

Dynamic Discoveries Club (DDC)
Thursday – 2 pm – 6 pm

March Spirit Days

Dr Seuss Week March 2 – Dress as a Character from a Dr. Suess Book 
March 4 – Dress like your Favorite Dr. Seuss Character 
March 5 – Fox in Socks – Crazy Socks Day
March 6 – Wacky Wednesday – Wear Mismatched or Inside Out Clothes 
March 7 – Cat in the Hat Day – Wear a Crazy Hat
March 8 – I’m not Getting out of Bed Day – Wear Pajamas
March 16 – Wear Green or a Rainbow Day
March 22 – PlayDate Pride Day – Wear Your PlayDate Gear or the Colors Blue, Red, and Yellow 

March Anniversaries 

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all of our staff for their unwavering commitment to our organization and their families, and for supporting PlayDate’s mission. Your contributions are deeply valued and appreciated.

Selena, Line – 1 year 

March Early Intervention Theme
Spring

As we transition into this new season, we will be exploring the wonders of nature blooming around us, learning about different types of flowers and plants, and discussing the changes that occur during this time of year. Our activities will be centered around the theme of spring, incorporating arts and crafts, outdoor exploration, and interactive lessons to engage and educate our little ones. We look forward to seeing the children’s curiosity and creativity blossom as we delve into the beauty of spring together.

Week 1: Dr. Seuss Week 
Week 2: Flowers/Gardens
Week 3: Butterflies/Insects
Week 4: Rain/Water

March Teen Theme
Emotional Intelligence

Our theme for the month is centered around empowering our teens to utilize the latest brain research and evidence-based best practices to enhance their motivation, focus, organization, and overall performance. Throughout the month, we will be delving into strategies and techniques that have been proven to help teens reach their full potential. By incorporating these practices into our curriculum and daily routines, we aim to support our teens in developing essential skills that will serve them well beyond the classroom. Leveraging the power of neuroscience and ABA, our teens will be better equipped to excel and thrive in all aspects of their lives.

Sick Child Policy

The majority of parents are quite careful about children’s health matters, following policies that are more likely to ensure their health, and having therapy only when the child is well. This policy provides specific guidelines so that everyone, including therapists, can be sure of when to cancel/reschedule therapy and so you can be confident in your child’s limited exposure to other sick individuals. 

In the event that your child is diagnosed with a communicable disease, please notify your Senior Therapist or Consultant so that we may provide warnings to other families and report to the Department of Public Health as appropriate. Your child’s confidentiality will be safeguarded.
Our policies are based on our commitment to helping families and employees stay well so that children can attend and derive the most benefit from therapy. It is equally important for us to protect other children and our employees, whose good health is directly related to their ability to maintain their therapy appointments.

Please read the information and keep these guidelines for your reference:

Children may only participate in services (in-home or center) if they have NOT had a fever WITHIN THE 24 HOURS PREVIOUS TO THE APPOINTMENT. 

This means that even if a fever breaks, services must be canceled until 24 hours have elapsed since the fever broke. This is standard medical policy and parents may verify this with their medical advisor. Since energy levels or fevers alone are not always accurate indicators of illness, our employees may advise you that your child appears to be getting sick even in the absence of a fever. A child can be very contagious and quite sick before a fever appears. Because our employees are careful, they know they are required by law to be aware of each child’s individual health “picture”, to watch children they suspect of illness, and then to advise parents of their judgment.

If, in the judgment of the therapist, a child is deemed ill, a parent must pick up the child within a reasonable amount of time. A therapist may also end a session early if the child appears too sick to actively participate. This is important, to safeguard the ill child and to safeguard other children and employees from being exposed to an illness unnecessarily. This also ensures that service time is used when the child can receive the most benefit.
Cancel services for one (1) calendar day if your child:

Is being treated with AUGMENTIN – as this drug creates explosive diarrhea symptoms
Is being treated with antibiotics
Has vomited and/or has diarrhea
Has persistent cough or nasal drainage
Has a greenish discharge from the nose – as this is an indication of an active infection in the child’s respiratory system

Thank You 

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the parents who contributed to our Valentine’s Day celebrations. Your generosity and support helped make the day extra special for our kiddos!

From delicious treats to creative art supplies, your contributions added a touch of love and joy to our festivities. We are truly grateful for your involvement and dedication to creating memorable experiences for children. 

Thank you for being such wonderful partners in our PlayDate community!

Parent Therapist Association 

We are excited to announce our Parent Therapist Association (PTA)! Our PTA is a collaborative group between our PlayDate community, including guardians, family members, staff, and all that are interested.  

If you are interested in joining the PTA, please email [email protected]