Early Learning Centers

By California State and First 5 SLO

OUR CHILD EDUCATION PROGRAM INCLUDES:

• Physical development – small muscle and large muscle coordination skills.
• Dental, nutrition and safety education.
• Emotional and social development through play with other children.
• Breakfast or a nutritious snack is provided daily through the Child & Adult Care Food Program.
• Child-directed activities to develop independence, problem-solving, decision-making and creative thinking skills.
• Teacher-planned activities to expand the children’s interests and knowledge.
• Language development and communication skills.
• Cognitive development – pre-academic skills for reading, mathematics and science.
• Creative exploration – art, music, dance, and drama

OUR PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAM INCLUDES OPPORTUNITIES TO:

• Focus on the important role parents play in their child’s education.
• Build supportive relationships with other parents and teachers.
• Listen to speakers on topics such as positive discipline, health and nutrition, preparing your child for kindergarten, first aid, child safety both indoors and outside, etc.
• Learn about physical, cognitive, emotional, social and creative development of children.
• One of the most important aspects of our program is “parent education and involvement”.

The following participation is needed in order to ensure the required adult/child ratios for licensing and the educational goals for both the children and families in our program:

1. Assure full attendance for your child (5 days per week for a 3  hour period)
2. Transport your child to and from school at the designated time (we do not offer transportation)
3. Attend parent education meetings; and
4. Participate twice per month in the classroom