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A
program for
children’s development
and enrichment
Infants:
Ages 1 through 2
Preschool: Ages 3 through 5
Tuesdays and Thursdays
9:00am to 2:00pm
A loving, Christian Age-Appropriate Atmosphere
Experienced Care Givers and Teachers
- The Center for Young Children follows the Grand Prairie Independent School District Calendar.
- Although our building is used for many other activities, on Tuesday and Thursday it is solely devoted to the Learning Center.
- The entrance is locked at 9:30 a.m. and the bell must be rung for admittance.
- Our church sexton's office is located in the Learning
Center building. He is on the premises much of the children's day. All
of the children know "Mr. Rick" and he knows them by name.
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CLEANLINESS
- Cleanliness
may not really be "next to godliness," but it certainly ranks high with
us.
- Our babies do
not share beds or toys. Plus, after each use, toys and rooms
are sanitized with a hospital-recommended antiseptic cleaning solution.
- Bathrooms are
cleaned and sanitized after each Tuesday and Thursday.They are also
disinfected with antiseptic spray during the day.
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CURRICULUM
- Children
are placed in classes based on their birth date at the beginning of
each school year coinciding with the Grand Prairie Public School
calendar and state recommendations.
- Each class
preparation is based on the social, emotional, motor, and academic
development that is age appropriate.
- During
the year, all of the classes enjoy seasonal decorations.
- The
baby and toddler rooms have colorful decorations to stimulate their
senses.
- They
experience snack time and lunch together, as well as group and
individual play, and nap time.
- The preschool classes have monthly
theme studies.
- All
through the year, there are special events and celebrations that take
place, including community helper visits, field trips, holiday parties
and programs.
- Music and movement is a big part of
the curriculum for all ages.
- The 3 year-old classes are
introduced to colors, shapes and numbers, as well as topics pertinent
to their understanding of the world around them.
- The 4 year-old Pre-K classes are
introduced to numbers, letters and name writing.
- Weather permitting,
the children can play on the private, fenced-in playground. The preschool children may
use the fellowship hall or youth building during winter weather.
- All children are provided a morning
snack.
- Lunches are brought from home.
- We do not teach a specific
doctrine, but the children will learn about God’s love.
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SAFETY
Safety
of the children is of the
utmost
importance.
- Identification procedures for each
child will be in place when the child is enrolled.
- Pictures and written information
must be on file for anyone allowed to pick up your child prior to
attending the Learning Center.
- Please furnish the school with a
copy of the driver’s license and a clear photo of each person
who might pick up your child.
- For the safety of all children, we will only release a child to a person on his/her pick up list.
- All staff members of the Learning
Center
for Young Children and the church staff have had
background checks.
FOOD & SNACKS
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Infants will be fed bottles as requested - but must be prepared by the
parent.
- Toddlers and preschoolers will be served a snack with water.
- Please let us know if your child has any food allergies.
ILLNESS
- Children with a temperature above normal will not be able to attend until fever free for 18 hours.
- Nose drainage must be clear.
- When a child
becomes ill during the day, we will notify the parent or, if the parent
cannot be reached, another person on the child's emergency list.
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Center Director, Traci
Weaver has been a teacher with the CYC since 1987.
She became director in 1994. She
is also employed by FUMC, as Nursery
Coordinator and is a member at FUMC Grand Prairie. Contact her by e-mail traci@fumcgp.org or by calling the church office, 972-264-6148.
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