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Doodleland Christian Academy daycare is state of art facility By Ed Waggener Columbia's newest daycare is now open on Fairground Street in Columbia, KY, and an open house planned for tomorrow. The bright red-roofed building with the fun name, "Doodleland," isowned by Kaneice Frost. Kaneice Frost is the wife of Barry Frost, Rph,a partner in Columbia Medical Equipment (C.M.E.) and CertaCAREPharmacy. Doodleland Christian Academy will be under the day to day directionof Paula Bell. Paula Bell worked for nine years at one of Columbia'sfirst daycares, Rainbows & Lollipops for 9 years. She holds theKentucky Child Care Program Certificate, earned through attendance atSomerset Community College. Her professional training is just one stepbelow an Associates Degree.Director Bell's hand-picked staff, includes:
The building occupies the corner of Fairground & Sandusky Streets, andoffers convenient parking and a canopied entrance which allows parentsto bring children to the center, sheltered from the elements whenmaking the transfer from car to the school.The daycare will offer daycare full time for children 2-6, and afterschool for ages 6-10. The long 4,000 s.f. is divided into four major classrooms, each withit's own Christian theme.
The center will be very strict on making sure that everyone complieswith the rules. Even when Barbara Feese, the other grandmother ofMaddie Breeding, comes to pick up Maddie, she will have to use theelectronic sign in. The sign in is located in the spacious lobby of the center, whereDirector Bell can monitor the entire campus with a split screenmonitor which reports from all four classrooms, both playgrounds, andthe office and entrance area. At first, property was to have been an office park Kaneice Frost said that when she and her husband first bought theproperty, they thought they would build an office park. "But wechanged our minds in November last year, and started thinking about adaycare," she said. "Things started to fall into place," shesaid. Kaneice Frost had definite ideas about what she wanted in a daycare.She wanted it to be a safe place where parents could leave theirchildren without worry. She wanted it to be a bright place where thechildren could be happy. She wanted it to be clean so the parentscould have confidence that their children would be in a healthyenvironment. She wanted it to have a staff which could teach thechildren, care for them, and make them happy. She knew what she had in mind. She knew she wanted the place to notonly teach kids, but to instill non-denominational Christian values,as well. She'd had a long term relationship with the KentuckyChristian Academy, in Campbellsville, and that institution providedmany of the standards she wanted in her own daycare. The Frostsdaughter, Whitney, attended Kentucky Christian Academy through 6thgrade, and transferred just this year to the Adair County Districtpublic school. "Whitney had a wonderful experience there," KaneiceFrost said. "We wanted to provide a similar experience here--and, ifwe could, add as much to the experience of a Christian education as wecould." She also knew, she said, that she wanted someone who had moreprofessional training in childcare. "I wanted the best person I couldfind to be in charge," she said. "And I found her in PaulaBell." The next part, the fun part, came with designing the campus and theclassrooms. That entailed a lot of red-tape, with all the governmentmandates for childcare facilities, "But we were happy to do what wasrequired, and even go beyond all the building codes." And, whilebuilding codes are essential, they aren't as much fun as decoratingand design work. "That was fun, especially when it came to the paintings on the walls.For that she called on Dixie Riner, the art teacher at KentuckyChristian. The artwork is delightful. Whether it is looked upon aswhimsical Christian icons or children's art, a visit to Doodleland isworth even if just for the viewing the place as an art gallery. "Wejust told Dixie what the theme was for each room," Paula Bell said,"and she came up with just the right drawings." The effect of her work on children is readily apparent. When VondaCowan showed 2 year old Maddie Breeding Dixie Riner's depiction ofNoah's Ark, the bunny immediately attracted the child. "Children lovethe drawings," Paula Bell said. Meals will be catered, but snacks will be provided by the staff fromDoodleland's own kitchen area. Though security is well maintained through the use of the latestcomputer systems, the smallest children won't have access them."They're only for the after school kids," Director Bell said, "andthen only under strict supervision." The opening has gone smoothly. This week, with kids off for springbreak and may families spending the time together, attendance was low,though enrollment, and prospective enrollment has been strong. "Mostof the kids already enrolled plan to start after spring break,"Director Bell said. "We want to have a gradual buildup to fullcapacity, give our staff and the kids time to get to know each other.It's the way we wanted it." Soon, however, she expects the center will be at or near full84-child enrollment. "We're getting a lot of phone calls now," sheDirector Bell said. "And, after open house this weekend," she said,"after people come in and see this wonderful childcare facility, Iknow they will fall in love with it the way we love it and love thechildren who are already here. Director Bell wants parents to know that even though DoodlelandChristian Academy might look expensive, the owners have made the costsvery affordable. The rates are $90 per week for full day care, and $45per week for after school care.The phone number of Doodleland Christian Academy is (270) 384-1066. Doodleland Christian Academy Open House Doodleland Christian Academy invites everyone to Open House onSaturday, October13, 2007, from 2:00 to 4:00pmCT. The public isinvited to see the new daycare center and enjoy games and prizes.Special rates will be offered for four weeks to those who enroll during open house. Doodleland Christian Academy, 111Fairground ST, Columbia, KY. (270) 384-1066. This story was posted on 2007-10-12 09:21:26
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