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Weymouth Child Development

Center

346 State Street Charlotte, MI

48813

517-541-5180 www.charlottenet.org

“Your

Partner in Preparing for Tomorrow”

Program Philosophy

Charlotte Public Schools Child Care Program believes that each child is a unique individual and has his/her own way of learning. Our program will provide a quality environment that will enrich the developmental needs of children through a variety of learning experiences. Our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing and age appropriate learning environment that encourages individual growth.

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Age restrictions and group sizes differ for each classroom and are filled on a first come-first served basis. Priority is given to full time enroll- ment spots and is available to children living both in and outside of the Charlotte Public Schools District. A waiting list is maintained throughout the year if necessary.

CPS Child Care

• Meal Service

Included

• Computer Lab

• Library

• 3 Outdoor Play Areas

• Gymnasium

• Infant Diaper and

Wipe Service

• Fall & Spring

Parent-Teacher

Conferences

• Family Activity

Events

• Field Trips

• Creative Curriculum®

for Infants, Toddlers

and Preschool

• Financial assistance

through DHS

• Low adult to child

ratios

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Advisory Advisory Advisory Advisory

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Parents have an opportunity to get involved in policy

recommendations and special events

for children, families, and staff.

Children Age 6 weeks– 12 years old

Monday-Friday 5:30 am—6:30 pm

Quality Staff

• All child care program staff meet the require- ments for Michigan Child Day Care Licensing.

• All staff are certified in Infant/Child CPR and

Basic First Aid. • All child care staff

have been cleared with a criminal his- tory background check.

• The program

supervisor holds a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education.

• Lead Instructors for each age group hold a

minimum of a CDA or an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education.

Staffing Ratios

Infants 6 weeks—15 months 1 adult: 3 children

Toddlers 15 months—2 1/2 years old 1 adult: 4 children

Preschool 2 1/2-5 years old 1 adult: 8 children

Kindergarten—12 years old 1 adult: 10 children

Charlotte Public Schools Child Care Program Descriptions

Infants 6 weeks—15 months Individualized schedules and planning for each child provides a variety of learning experiences for all of the changes which take place during a baby’s first year. Low adult-to-child ratios provide more attention to the individual needs of each baby and allow for more one on one time throughout the day.

Toddlers 15—30 months Our toddler program provides a variety of fun learning activities planned to help children solve, predict, plan, share, cooperate, empathize, and learn to understand their world. Positive self esteem and self help skills are promoted. A low adult to child ratio allows for more individualized attention.

Preschool 2 1/2—5 years Activities are designed and scheduled to encour- age socialization, respect for one another, shar- ing, cooperation, listening skills, independence and learning through play experiences. This class focuses on Kindergarten readiness to help pre- pare children for school. Activities designed to promote cognitive, social/emotional, physical and language/literacy development are included in each day’s routine.

Before/After School Kindergarten—12 years

Semi-structured programs for school age children include age appropriate board games, card games, puzzles, homework time, outdoor activities and art projects. Swimming at the Charlotte Aquatic Center is available once per week after school and on full days of childcare. Transportation is provided to school (a.m. child care students) and from school (p.m. childcare students). This program expands to a full day program for half days off school, no school days and school vacation breaks.

Day Camp for

School Vacations Day camp is available on a weekly or set daily schedule during the following school vacation breaks: • 2 weeks of winter break • Spring Break • Summer Vacation Break Activities include art projects, science and nature exploration, age appropriate board games, card games, outdoor times and swimming at the Charlotte Aquatic Center. Activities are built around weekly themes. Team building and small group projects throughout the week will foster inclusion of all students ideas and focus on building self-esteem and acceptance.

For more information contact: Kelsey McDonald– Childcare Supervisor 517-541-5180 [email protected] www.charlottenet.org