Christian Day Care
Andorra's Lil Angels Daycare and Preschool
PHILOSOPHY
– “Learning Through Play”
A child’s first years are filled with incredible
leaps of learning accomplished through hard work we adults call “play”.
They learn best by doing, moving touching, playing, listening,
speaking, and interacting with peers and adults.
And in order for them to learn all they need in childhood, children
need opportunities to explore their world, their abilities, their relationships,
and their emotions, in a safe, secure, nurturing environment.
At Andorra’s Lil Angels, our staff is committed
to meeting the learn-through-play needs of the children.
Every child is respected as an individual and is therefore given
opportunities to do activities of his/her own choosing – including
quiet time to snuggle up on a soft pillow or a comfortable chair.
Teachers gently guide children through structured activities so
that learning is never forced, but rather is an enjoyable, natural outcome
of each segment in the curriculum.
At Andorra's Lil Angels, we strive to provide the love and attention
every child needs to grow well.
ADMISSIONS
POLICY
Andorra’s Li’l Angels admits children from the ages of six (6) months through kindergarten age at the time of enrollment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, or ancestry. Financial assistance programs are available.
SCHEDULE
Andorra’s
Lil Angels is open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, twelve
months a year, except for the six major holidays – Christmas, New
Year’s Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving, Labor Day and Memorial
Day (Half-day service is provided on Christmas and New Year’s Eves).
Program hours are as follows:
Arrivals:
7:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.
Main
Program: 8:45 a.m. to
3:30 p.m.
Departures:
3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Children
may be enrolled two to five days per week with a maximum daily stay of
ten hours.
PARENT
PRIVILEGES
Communication between parents and staff is essential for the well being and development of the children. Therefore, our staff is always available to parents for consultation regarding their child. Regularly scheduled conferences will also be held throughout the year. Parents may visit their child at any time and are encouraged to spend lunch hour or play time with him/her.
INFANT/TODDLER
GROUP
(Ages: 6 months
to 3 years)
An
infant less than twelve months of age will be assigned to a primary care
giver who will be responsible for meeting the needs of the child during
the major portion of the day. The
primary care giver will also be responsible for communicating with the
parent regarding the child’s needs, schedule, or activities.
In this way, the infant receives the consistent, nurturing care
she or he needs. Although
a daily routine is provided, we respect the individual sleeping and feeling
schedules of the infants.
At
one year of age, a child will begin to be introduced to a more structured
schedule of activities. However,
both the structure and the activities are designed with the young toddler’s
need for practice exploration, imitation, and repetition in mind.
Fun and exploration is the key!
The
toddler program focuses on the child’s new-found mobility and great
curiosity as well as his/her need for structure and routine.
Gross-motor activities and hands-on discovery form the basis for
learning-through-play. Characterized
by the “NO!” and “MINE!” stage, these children will
be helped by staff to cope with their fluctuating emotions and developing
independence in a gentle, respectful way.
PRE-SCHOOL
/ KINDERGARTEN
(Three years to
Six years)
Even at this age, a child’s best method of learning is through play and personal exploration fo the world using all five senses. Therefore, the curriculum for this program continues to use a child’s natural sense of discovery and inquiry to introduce math, reading, science, and language skills. Art and music expression is also encouraged, as well as continued development of gross-and fine-motor control. In all stages of childhood, learning should be fun, fun, fun!
TUITION
& FEES:
Tuition
is payable in advance on a weekly basis with a one week security deposit
paid at the time of enrollment.
Discounts are provided for families with more than one child attending,
and are applicable
to a 5 day per week program only.
A security deposit equal to one week’s tuition is required for each child enrolled. This will be applied to the last week’s tuition provided a 2 week notice of withdrawal is given in writing, and there are no other outstanding fees.
Please
call 215-483-7210 for the current fee schedule.
ADDED
CLASS:
BEFORE
& AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
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