Present and future staff members of Ohana Care must complete: CPR & First Aid training, 16 hours of Health Safety & Nutrition training, and are up to date on necessary vaccinations. It is mandatory that our staff and/or assistants pass a background check in order to work or be in the home, they are also encouraged to obtain credits in Early Childhood Development. The home has annual and random home inspections that are posted to the public which can be found HERE.

Ohana Care is currently under contract with the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) through North Coast Opportunities (NCO). Parents are encouraged to enroll their children, however it is not required. The meals provided must meet meal pattern and nutrition standards based on the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The current meal pattern increases the availability of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains and also sets specific calorie limits to ensure age-appropriate meals for infants and children.

As a home-based child care provider, we offer a rich learning and play based environment to our children. We are happy to sit down and explain the types of activities we have planned and how those activities support your child’s learning.

We are aware of how important the school years are to a child’s development, preschool specifically, and offer a curriculum designed to take advantage of this opportunity. At Ohana Care your children will participate in a variety of diverse activities which include: art, music, dramatic play, letters, numbers, reasoning, shapes, reading and so much more!

Upon enrollment, you will receive a copy of our policies, in detail, along with our signed contract. These forms will outline key areas including: hours of operation, rates & fees, permission slips, agreements, attendance, and more.