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High Quality Education Program
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OUR GREATEST ASSET IS OUR PROFESSIONAL STAFF |
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The professional staff is Children’s
Village’s greatest asset. Each classroom is headed by
two full-time teachers: a lead teacher and an assistant teacher.
The lead teacher in each class has a master’s, bachelor’s
or associate’s degree in early childhood education or
closely related field. All assistant teachers have at least
a high school diploma plus three years’ experience working
with children. Foster grandparents, college and high school
student interns and community volunteers also assist in the
classroom from time to time.
Children’s Village has low staff
turnover. It is important for children and parents to enjoy
longstanding and meaningful relationships with child care
teachers.
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TEACHER TO CHILD RATIO
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IN
THIS AGE GROUP
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THERE
IS ONE TEACHER FOR EVERY
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Toddlers
(1 & 2 yr olds)
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5
children
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Preschoolers
(3, 4 & 5 yr olds)
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10
children
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School-Agers,
Elementary age
(5 - 12 yr olds)
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12
children
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THE TODDLER PROGRAM
[13 months - 3 years] |
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Stories, art projects, music and movement
activities, conversation and neighborhood outings engage
the active minds and bodies of toddlers all day long. Educational
themes include ‘all about me’, community helpers,
transportation, food and markets, animals and nature. The
social-emotional focus throughout the toddler program is
on the development of self-identity, healthy self-expression
and the independence afforded by beginning mastery of self-care
skills.
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THE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM
[3 and 4 year olds, and children turning 5 after 9/1] |
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The preschool curriculum introduces
the basic skills and concepts reflected in local and national
standards. Children’s books inspire the themes that
make learning fun for preschoolers. A unit on our bodies and
feelings leads to a study of home and family. Exploring friendship
includes a look at peaceful problem-solving. Learning about
our neighborhood and community extends to a broader awareness
of language, culture, and geography world-wide. Children learn
scientific method as they observe and research the life cycles
of plants and animals. The study of each theme integrates
literacy, math, science and social studies, with a year-long
emphasis on reading and writing skills. Through the preschool
program’s coordinated thematic study and well-planned
classroom learning centers, children actively explore and
come to new understandings about themselves, their families,
their communities and the world. |
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THE SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAM
[elementary school children between 5 and 12 years]
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The school-age program at Children’s
Village provides a safe, caring, and academically enriching
environment for children after school when school is in session
and all day on school holidays and during summer vacation.
The program provides opportunities for children to further
develop interpersonal and social skills while supplementing
and supporting the children’s elementary school experiences.
During the school year, the children receive a nutritious
dinner and assistance with homework. The year round program
includes cooking projects, arts and crafts, field trips, story-telling
and drama, physical exercise, games, computer literacy activities
and development of creative conflict resolution skills. |
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WHEN CHILDREN HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS |
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Our special needs coordinator
can work with parents and teachers to help children who have
special needs (speech, coordination, or learning difficulties,
for example). Philadelphia’s public early intervention
provider can provide the therapeutic services of a special
needs teacher, speech therapist or other specialist at Children’s
Village. Children’s Village is able to accept children
presenting special needs whose Individualized Program Plans
are compatible with our full class setting. |
