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2006-07 Field Trip Destinations
Littletree Orchards - they don't have a website, but this is a copy of their listing at pickyourown.org, including directions (though no map).
Kendal at Ithaca - this is at 2230 Triphammer Road, one block south from Rt. 13. After you turn into their entrance, turn right and drive to the Health Center parking lot, which will be on your left. Park, and go through the double doors to enter the building. Turn right down the hall and there is a room with a bird sanctuary and a few couches and chairs where we can wait until everyone arrives. Carpool if you can!
Community Resources
Day Care and Child Development Council of Tompkins County - the best resource for local child care information.
Tot Spot - a great place to take the kids when our school is closed! At the Ithaca Youth Bureau.
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Other information resources
American Academy of Pediatrics - authors of our child care health manual, and the guidelines for our cleaning and sanitation policies.
Green Seal certified products - cleaning and other products and services certified according to the standard adopted by NY State for schools.
Tompkins County Health Department - postings of disease outbreaks and other local health information.
Tompkins County Red Cross Health and Safety Training Courses - CPR, First Aid, Epi-pen, and more.
Choking Prevention, from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Tips to Remember: Prevention of Allergies and Asthma in Children: a pamphlet from the American Academy of Allergy Asthma, and Immunology.
Household Products Database from the National Library of Medicine - useful for looking up ingredients of products, and identifying significant health risks (especially to small children and pregnant women).
Party games in the upstairs gym