Why choose quality childcare/preschool?

What is Quality?

• It means more than required.
• Age appropriate
• Brain development takes place.
• The environment is loving and nurturing.

Child Development background.

• Typically a child's brain is 90% developed by the age of five.
• According to the theorist Piaget, Vygotsky, and Erikson children go through different stages of development.
• Activities like reading, fingerplays, puzzles, and art stimulate and enhance brain development.

What are the benefits of quality child care?

• Structure and routine
• Stability and reliability
• Parent support
• Developmentally appropraite curriculum
• Children are kept busy
• Socialization

What are the benefits of quality child care?

• Structure and routine
• Stability and reliability
• Parent support
• Developmentally appropraite curriculum
• Children are kept busy
• Socialization
• Less separation anxiety when entering school
• Accustomed to classroom routines
• Academic readiness
• Peace of mind

Now to choose a child care

How to choose

• Online database http://www.earlystars.org/find-quality-care
• Calling Children's service network (CSN) at 456-1100
• Doing your own research. Using Google, yelp, or yahoo.

Child care options in Fresno County

• Kinderkare
• Kiddie Campus
• Head Start
• Childtime
• Brighten Academy
• La Petite
• Private- Clovis Christian
• New Life Discovery Schools

New Life Discovery Schools

• Four Locations, 3 in Fresno and 1 in Clovis
• Philosophy: Play, Learn and have fun with us.
• Mission: Our goal is to provide a safe fun learning environment for children.
• Been around 30 years.

NLDS Continue

• Clovis and Figarden locations take child 3 months-12 years old.
• Shields 2-6 year old
• Keats 18 months- 12 years old.
• Hours 630 am-6 pm and Keats on Saturday 7 am-7pm

NLDS

• Curriculum is project themed approach.
• Monthly Field trips
• Summer bash and winter bash for school age.
• Before and after school programs.

Fun facts about NLDS

• Security cameras in every classroom
• Only child care that goes to Disneyland and Monterey.
• Skyping available through out the day
• Scholarships available

Now which one will you choose?