Through 1 Dream Specialized Daycare
Specializing in T1D Kids

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Caring Child Care for Kides with Type 1 Diabetes

Caring Child Care for Kides with Type 1 DiabetesCaring Child Care for Kides with Type 1 DiabetesCaring Child Care for Kides with Type 1 Diabetes

Safe and nurturing daycare for kids with Type 1 Diabetes.

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Caring Child Care for Kides with Type 1 Diabetes

Caring Child Care for Kides with Type 1 DiabetesCaring Child Care for Kides with Type 1 DiabetesCaring Child Care for Kides with Type 1 Diabetes

Safe and nurturing daycare for kids with Type 1 Diabetes.

Learn More About Us

7633525135

Welcome

Our Mission

Welcome to Through 1 Dream Specialized Daycare. We are currently in the vital planning and development phase of creating a specialized, safe, and profoundly nurturing environment exclusively for children with Type 1 Diabetes.

Our Goal

To provide a safe and nurturing environment for kids with Type 1 diabetes. We understand the unique challenges these children face, and we are dedicated to helping them thrive while managing their condition.

Meet Our Founder

👤 Meet Sylvia Hunt: The Heart Behind the Dream

Hello, I'm Sylvia Hunt, and I am the founder of Through 1 Dream Specialized Daycare.

Like many of you, I am a grandparent of a child living with Type 1 Diabetes. My journey began when my grandchild, Miles was diagnosed at the tender age of 18 months of age. Navigating the constant demands of T1D—the sleepless nights, the carb counting, the medical vigilance—the constant search to find the right childcare for Miles was such a long search and find daycare that was willing to take the 45 min training which is not enough, once we found childcare the lack the ability to care for him and almost cause us a trip to the hospital because the daycare provider missed the training and instead attending to my grandson who was upset and numbers was plumbing she sat him in a corner called us to come get him didnt check his devices to see if his sugar was up or down made the simple act of finding quality daycare nearly impossible.

The existing options forced a terrible compromise: peace of mind versus daily necessity. I quickly realized that what my family needed wasn't just a daycare, but a fully specialized environment where T1D was understood, respected, and managed expertly.

This personal struggle became my professional mission. Through 1 Dream is more than a business plan; it is a promise born out of necessity. We are building the place I wished existed for my own child—a place where every T1D child is empowered to be independent, confident, and free to simply be a kid, while parents know their child is in the safest, most empathetic hands possible.

The Urgent Need for Specialized Care

For parents and grandparents of T1D children, a typical daycare often means constant worry. Standard childcare models are simply not equipped to handle the complex, moment-to-moment demands of Type 1 Diabetes management.

The anxiety is rooted in real risks:

  • Inadequate Training: Concerns over staff receiving minimal training (e.g., a single 45-minute session) that fails to cover real-time crisis response, device management, and continuous monitoring protocols.
  • Safety Compromised: The fear that providers will not recognize the subtle signs of rapidly fluctuating blood sugar, potentially leading to medical emergencies that require immediate hospitalization.Our Founder’s Insight: The decision to create Through 1 Dream was catalyzed by a critical moment where a previous provider's lapse in judgment, including failing to check a child's glucose device during distress, risked a severe medical outcome. We believe this must never happen again.
  • Constant Vigilance: The desire for their child to simply be a kid, unburdened by constant vigilance, knowing the care team is fully equipped and attentive.

Through 1 Dream is being designed from the ground up to eliminate these risks, ensuring the highest standards of care are integrated into every part of the day.

Welcome to Through 1 Dream Child Care

Our Dream

To establish a premier facility where children with T1D can learn, play, and thrive without limits, while their parents enjoy the absolute peace of mind they deserve.

Our Need for Specialized Care

For parents of T1D children, a typical daycare often means constant worry:

  • Continuous Monitoring: Concerns over staff training regarding blood sugar checks, carb counting, and device management.
  • Emergency Response: Anxiety over how non-specialized staff would handle a hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia emergency.
  • Worry-Free Childhood: The desire for their child to simply be a kid, unburdened by constant vigilance.

Through 1 Dream is being designed from the ground up to address these needs, ensuring the highest standards of care are integrated into every part of the day.

Our Offering

What We Will Offer (Coming in 2026)

When we open our doors, families can expect:

  • Expertly Trained Staff: Caregivers who are extensively trained in T1D management, including the use of insulin pumps and Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs).
  • Dedicated Health Protocol: Strict protocols for blood sugar checks, insulin administration, and nutritional planning, overseen by an on-site health coordinator.
  • Nurturing Environment: A place where T1D is normalized, allowing children to build confidence, form friendships, and enjoy a stimulating educational program.

Open Communication: A commitment to transparent, continuous communication with parents throughout the day.

Our Target

Our target is to open the doors of Through 1 Dream Specialized Daycare in 2026. This is a massive undertaking, and we cannot build this essential resource without the support of the community.

Your visit to this website demonstrates the powerful need for this project. As we move forward with fundraising, licensing, and facility development, your interest helps us:

  1. Attract Funding: Show potential donors, investors, and grant organizations the passionate demand for a specialized T1D daycare.
  2. Build Our Community: Connect with local families and T1D advocates who will be the first to benefit from and champion our center.
  3. Refine Our Vision: Help us gather crucial input to ensure our facility perfectly meets the needs of T1D children and their families.

Join our journey. Every step we take brings us closer to giving T1D children the carefree childhood they deserve.

Our Parent Resources

We understand the importance of working together with parents to support each child's development. Our parent resources will include regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and access to our online parent portal.

Contact Us

We would love to hear from you and answer any questions you may have about our programs and services also your support .Contact us today  to learn more about how we can support your child's early learning journey and how to help make this dream come true.

My Blog

Our entire mission is built on a simple, profound conviction: Children living with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) deserve a childcare environment built around their specific needs, not in spite of them.

If you are a T1D parent or grandparent, you know the daily reality:

  • The continuous blood sugar checks.
  • The meticulous carb counting.
  • The pervasive, heavy worry about emergency response.

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Through 1 Dream Child Care Specializing in T1D

Bloomington, MN 55425

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09:00 am – 05:00 pm

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09:00 am – 05:00 pm

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09:00 am – 05:00 pm

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09:00 am – 05:00 pm

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09:00 am – 05:00 pm

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