Baby PhD Tuition

Fall 2007: Current and Upcoming Openings

Maria Petrusek – Central Hyde Park

Maria Nieves Petrusek was born in Tucuman, Argentina, and has lived in the United States with her husband for the past three years. She has extensive experience caring for children and infants, including children with special needs. Maria enjoys teaching Spanish and learning (and teaching!) American Sign Language.

Maria began her work with The Baby Ph.D. Childcare Network in September 2006 as a daycare teacher. In that role she worked with children between the ages of 3 months and 3 years. She implemented the Baby Ph.D. curriculum and acted as lead teacher for Spanish and sign language instruction. After just 8 months, she transitioned from being a daycare teacher to a Network consultant for Spanish and Sign Language. Over the course of the spring and summer 2007 she compiled the Spanish and Sign language curricula that are now being used across the entire Baby Ph.D. Childcare Network.

Beginning this Fall/Winter, Maria will be opening a small home daycare of her own.  She will have assistance from her husband, Matt Petrusek, and she will receive ongoing programming and administrative support from The Baby Ph.D. Childcare Network. Maria's daycare has a great central Hyde Park location and promises to be a very loving and enriching environment for all of the kids in her care.

Rani – Central Hyde Park

Rani’s home daycare is located in University Park Condominiums in the heart of Hyde Park. Rani is originally from India. She is in the United States to accompany her husband who is pursuing a post-doc at The University of Chicago. Rani cares for up to three children at one time (including her own 2 y/o son Harish). She collaborates frequently with Shoba, another one of our smaller Network providers who is located in the same building. As a mixed group, the children cared for by Rani and Shoba, participate in frequent on-site special programming workshops led by Baby Ph.D. Network personnel. Those include: Spanish Language, Sign Language, Little Readers Book Club, and Creative Arts. Rani also frequently brings the children she cares for to participate in large group music sessions at the Baby Ph.D. Dorchester location.

Robin Hawkins: “Robin’s Nest” - Bronzeville

Robin’s Nest is located near 43^rd and Ellis. The daycare is in a lovely newly renovated brownstone. Robin opened her home daycare in the summer of 2007. Prior to that she was working in the finance industry. She is now very pleased to be engaged in what she sees as much more meaningful and gratifying work. Robin is licensed to take up to 10 children in her home.   Beginning in January 2008 the children at Robin’s Nest will be participating in frequent on-site special programming workshops led by Baby Ph.D. Network personnel. Those will include: Spanish Language, Little Readers Book Club, Music, and Creative Arts. Please see the attached documents giving additional information about Robin’s Nest.

Kiley: Kemit Learning Center – Bronzeville

Kiley Russell’s “Kemit Learning Center” opened in the summer of 2008 on the ground floor of a beautifully renovated Bronzeville mansion. Prior to opening her home daycare, Kiley was a school administrator in Oak Park.   She is really pleased to now be operating her own ‘school.’ In addition to all the great programming Kemit provides, children enrolled there participate in on-site special programming workshops led by Baby Ph.D. Network personnel. Those include Spanish Language and Sign Language and Creative Art. Kiley has a license to care for up to 12 children.

Coming Winter / Spring 2008

2 new locations - one in Jackson Park Highlands and one in Central Hyde Park!

Enrolling in Baby PhD!

Our admissions procedures are as follows:

-      Fill out a preliminary application form and submit it electronically via email attachment to info@babyphd.com After we receive your application we will place you on the wait-list.

-      Speak with, e-mail, or meet with a Baby Ph.D. representative to establish specifics of your childcare needs & learn about current openings.

-      Visit potential daycare providers whose openings fit your childcare needs

Prices for childcare within The Baby Ph.D. Childcare Network vary by provider.   They typically range from $6.50 - $8.00 per hour. Full time care (40+ hours) typically ranges from $265- $310 per week. Prices will vary according to a number of factors including: the child: caregiver ratio, the age of your child, prior experience of the caregiver, amount of specialized programming available at the site, and hours of care you are requesting. Parents of children enrolled with Baby Ph.D. Network Providers are also asked to pay an annual Network Membership Fee.   In 2007-2008 that fee is $125.00. The fee is payable to Baby Ph.D. Inc. and covers the following:

- Initial assistance, by Network staff, in finding the right match between your family and one of our childcare providers.

- Supplemental programming such as sign language, Spanish, creative art, and music instruction that is specifically designed to meet the developmental needs of your child. Supplemental programming may occur within your provider’s home or at another local Baby Ph.D. Network site.

- Assistance to families in finding childcare in addition to that which their childcare provider is able to provide (i.e. night babysitters, substitute care when provider is ill).

- Ongoing professional development seminars and workshops specifically geared to building or maintaining the skills of your childcare provider.

Fall 2007: Current and Upcoming Openings Maria Petrusek – Central Hyde Park Maria Nieves Petrusek was born in Tucuman, Argentina, and has lived in the United States with her husband for the past three years. She has extensive experience caring for children and infants, including children with special needs. Maria enjoys teaching Spanish and learning (and teaching!) American Sign Language. Maria began her work with The Baby Ph.D. Childcare Network in September 2006 as a daycare teacher. In that role she worked with children between the ages of 3 months and 3 years. She implemented the Baby Ph.D. curriculum and acted as lead teacher for Spanish and sign language instruction. After just 8 months, she transitioned from being a daycare teacher to a Network consultant for Spanish and Sign Language. Over the course of the spring and summer 2007 she compiled the Spanish and Sign language curricula that are now being used across the entire Baby Ph.D. Childcare Network. Beginning this Fall/Winter, Maria will be opening a small home daycare of her own. She will have assistance from her husband, Matt Petrusek, and she will receive ongoing programming and administrative support from The Baby Ph.D. Childcare Network. Maria's daycare has a great central Hyde Park location and promises to be a very loving and enriching environment for all of the kids in her care. Rani – Central Hyde Park Rani’s home daycare is located in University Park Condominiums in the heart of Hyde Park. Rani is originally from India. She is in the United States to accompany her husband who is pursuing a post-doc at The University of Chicago. Rani cares for up to three children at one time (including her own 2 y/o son Harish). She collaborates frequently with Shoba, another one of our smaller Network providers who is located in the same building. As a mixed group, the children cared for by Rani and Shoba, participate in frequent on-site special programming workshops led by Baby Ph.D. Network personnel. Those include: Spanish Language, Sign Language, Little Readers Book Club, and Creative Arts. Rani also frequently brings the children she cares for to participate in large group music sessions at the Baby Ph.D. Dorchester location. Robin Hawkins: “Robin’s Nest” - Bronzeville Robin’s Nest is located near 43^rd and Ellis. The daycare is in a lovely newly renovated brownstone. Robin opened her home daycare in the summer of 2007. Prior to that she was working in the finance industry. She is now very pleased to be engaged in what she sees as much more meaningful and gratifying work. Robin is licensed to take up to 10 children in her home. Beginning in January 2008 the children at Robin’s Nest will be participating in frequent on-site special programming workshops led by Baby Ph.D. Network personnel. Those will include: Spanish Language, Little Readers Book Club, Music, and Creative Arts. Please see the attached documents giving additional information about Robin’s Nest. Kiley: Kemit Learning Center – Bronzeville Kiley Russell’s “Kemit Learning Center” opened in the summer of 2008 on the ground floor of a beautifully renovated Bronzeville mansion. Prior to opening her home daycare, Kiley was a school administrator in Oak Park. She is really pleased to now be operating her own ‘school.’ In addition to all the great programming Kemit provides, children enrolled there participate in on-site special programming workshops led by Baby Ph.D. Network personnel. Those include Spanish Language and Sign Language and Creative Art. Kiley has a license to care for up to 12 children. Coming Winter / Spring 2008 2 new locations - one in Jackson Park Highlands and one in Central Hyde Park! Enrolling in Baby PhD! Our admissions procedures are as follows: - Fill out a preliminary application form and submit it electronically via email attachment to info@babyphd.com After we receive your application we will place you on the wait-list. - Speak with, e-mail, or meet with a Baby Ph.D. representative to establish specifics of your childcare needs & learn about current openings. - Visit potential daycare providers whose openings fit your childcare needs Prices for childcare within The Baby Ph.D. Childcare Network vary by provider. They typically range from $6.50 - $8.00 per hour. Full time care (40+ hours) typically ranges from $265- $310 per week. Prices will vary according to a number of factors including: the child: caregiver ratio, the age of your child, prior experience of the caregiver, amount of specialized programming available at the site, and hours of care you are requesting. Parents of children enrolled with Baby Ph.D. Network Providers are also asked to pay an annual Network Membership Fee. In 2007-2008 that fee is $125.00. The fee is payable to Baby Ph.D. Inc. and covers the following: - Initial assistance, by Network staff, in finding the right match between your family and one of our childcare providers. - Supplemental programming such as sign language, Spanish, creative art, and music instruction that is specifically designed to meet the developmental needs of your child. Supplemental programming may occur within your provider’s home or at another local Baby Ph.D. Network site. - Assistance to families in finding childcare in addition to that which their childcare provider is able to provide (i.e. night babysitters, substitute care when provider is ill). - Ongoing professional development seminars and workshops specifically geared to building or maintaining the skills of your childcare provider.