Tuesday, November 09, 2010
Thomasville Medical Center’s sick childcare, “WellWatchers”, cares for children 12 weeks to 12 years who are unable to attend child care or school due to mild illnesses or injury. This program provides children with age appropriate activities in a safe, nurturing, developmentally appropriate environment that allows for rest and relaxation during recuperation. Care at “WellWatchers” is on a first come, first served basis. Weekend care is not available. WellWatchers is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day New Year’s Day, but will be open all other days throughout the upcoming holiday.
Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6:30 am – 7:30 pm. Care is provided by teachers of The Learning Place, Thomasville Medical Center’s 5-star child development center. WellWatchers is located in a separate location in the main hospital on the first floor.
Nancy Hollis, manager of The Learning Place and WellWatchers said “WellWatchers sick day care provides a safe, nurturing environment for mildly ill or injured children. Presently, it is the only one of its kind in our area, and we are proud to make this service available. Community members asked us to initiate such a service for quite a while and we are pleased at the response the service is providing the community. If anyone has questions or wishes to sign up their child, please call me at 336-476-2742 or 476-2522.”
