The Red Balloon Child Care Center Inc.

“Board of directors reviews form 990 for completness and accuracy prior to filing.”

“The board of directors handles all issues that arise due to conflicts of interest.”

“The board of directors is responsible for completing the performance evaluation and wage increase for the executive director every year.”

“The executive director performs the employee reviews for the staff and management team and others may be involved too. The board of directors also reviews and approves all employee wage increases with each budget year. Consideration is given to each employees education, continuing education, longevity, and work experience. The board of directors is responsible for completing the performance evaluation and wage increase for the executive director every year.”

“Documents are made available to the department of public instruction, where they are accessible to the public.”

“Red balloon works diligently to improve the health and safety of their children at all of their locations and they remain proud to serve the coulee region. Parents can take comfort in choosing a quality and safe program, while their children feel secure as their natural curiosity entices them to explore relationships and the simulating environment around them. The way a teacher or caregiver relates to a child, how much time they spend with them and the opportunity they provide for learning influences what kind of person the child becomes. Red balloon affirms this process and offers many opportunities for the development of mind and body. They believe that parents are the most important people in a child's world. Therefore, they encourage their active interest and participation in their program whenever possible. Together they will be able to offer children a positive beginning. They believe in a home-like, child friendly and developmentally appropriate atmosphere. They believe in a safe and stimulating environment where children play a significant role in their day and choosing activities at their own pace. It is their goal to continuously evaluate and better their programs.”

“Adult and parent education programs are offered at no charge. Nutrition program: this program and meals are provided with funding in part from the dept. Of public instruction child and adult care food program. They meet and exceed quality nutrition by serving healthy meals to children regardless of income, race, creed, culture, family situation, age, gender, etc. And follow all food program guidelines. They embrace the initiative for better health by partnering in the community with allied health of la crosse wi to provide education to staff and parents as well as employing a physical education teacher to implement a phy ed program. Children are encouraged to get 120 minutes of focused physical activity per day. Child care: children ages 2wks to 12 years receive child care during the hours of 6 a.m. And 8 p.m. Monday through friday and 6 a.m. To 5 p.m. Saturday and this is what fees are charged to cover. They serve all families without discrimination. Their current population, which is variable, has approximately 40% low income families being served.”