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Click on a topic to read the information below on this page.
 Infant and
Toddler Care
Pre-school
and Extended Day Care
Head
Start
School
Age Program
Infant and Toddler Care
Schedules are flexible to meet the unique needs of the individual child. Children are fed when hungry, sleep when
tired and are changed as needed. Teachers encourage the toddler's move toward independece by supporting their attempts
to self-feed, use the toilet and dress themselves. The daily program invites the young child to play and actively
explore the environment during waking hours. Opportunities for outdoor play are included in the daily routine. |
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Teachers engage in frequent one-to-one interactions with each child throughout the day to encourage language, social,
and emotional development. Included are opportunities for children to observe and interact with each other. Parents
and teachers communicate daily to share important information. Parents are also encouraged to participate in the
daily program, as their schedule allows.
Play activites include music and movement, reading stories, sensory play (with water, play dough, sand, etc.),
play with toys that stimulate intellectual and motor development, experiences with appropriate, non-toxic art media,
and pretend play.
Space is limited for Infants and Toddlers. Our waiting list for children under age three years is often 6-12 months. |
Pre-school and Extended Day Care
Our preschool program serves children ages 3-5 years. Schedules remain flexible to meet each child's individual
needs but follow a predictable pattern of play and routines to provide a sense of continuity and security beginning
with:
 Arrival (greetings, transitioning,
free play and individual activities)
Prepare for breakfast (wash
hands, set tables)
Breakfast (8:30 A.M.)
Clean-Up
Planned activities (art, music,
dramatic play, math, language, science, motor)
Outdoor/Indoor large muscle
activities
Group time
Prepare for lunch (wash hands,
set tables)
Lunch (11:30 A.M.)
Clean-up (wash hands, brish
teeth)
Prepare for nap (music, stories)
Nap time (1:00-3:00)
Snack Time (3:00 P.M.)
Free play/individual activities
Outdoor/Indoor large muscle
activities
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Head Start
 The U.C. Child Care
Center Inc., in partnership with the Arlitt Child and Family Research and Education Center, U.C.'s College of Education,
provides a full day, year round Head Start Program for eligible children and their families.
Head Start is a Federal program for preschool children from low income families. Children who attend Head Start
participate in a variety of educational activities. They also receive free medical and dental care, have healthy
meals and snacks, and enjoy playing indoors and outdoors in a safe setting. Head Start helps all children succeed.
Services are offered to meet the special needs of children with disabilities, Other services include vision and
hearing tests, nutritional assessment, mental health and social services, family support services, parent education,
and opportunities for parents to volunteer and learn more about child development.
Our Head Start Program is blended with our preschool classes and utilizes an integrated approach to meet Head Start
requirements. Additional teaching staff, equipment, and access to university and community resources benefit all
children in the classrooms.
Spaces for children 3-5 years of age are usually available. |
School-Age Program
Our summer school-age program is planned around a main theme and supported by field trips, special in-school visitors,
and classroom activities. Topics have included "Art and Media", "Dramatics and Puppetry", and
"Science Spectacular".
Our program offers:
degreed, experienced teachers
educational, as well as recreational
activities
a developmentally appropriate
environment
full-day care during holidays,
school breaks and summer
bi-weekly summer field trips |
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