Haven For Tots Daycare and Preschool

Salaries and taxes take up the largest amount of our income. We try to offer wages based on the Illinois wage guidelines and increased all salaries getting all employees up to the $15/hr. minimum wage our Governor has requested. We also offer a health and dental insurance package paying 75% and our employees paying 25%. We participate in short-term disability and give them an annual uniform allowance. They also receive paid time off for years of service rendered ranging from 1-4 weeks, and this year will receive 5 paid sick days. We also pay for their continuing education hours to retain their certifications.

We share space with St. Paul Lutheran Church. We have excellent facilities that consist of multiple classrooms, an office, use of the kitchen, and use of the gymnasium during inclement weather. We also have a large, fenced playground area for the kids to go out and get fresh air and exercise in a safe environment. We have a wide variety of outdoor toys for the kids to play with.

Our 2nd highest expense is our kitchen & cleaning supplies (cook's salary is included in salaries). We serve beakfast, lunch, and a snack for our kids every day. Our cook makes all homemade, nutritious meals for them. We also provide healthy snacks to help them learn to eat well. Cleaning supplies, especially with Covid is also a large expense.

We have various other expenses not included above, including classroom, administrative, furniture/equipment, professional services, and insurance.