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The
Guild provides child care to infants, (age 4 weeks to 15 months) and toddlers
(age 15 months to 2.9 years). Teacher-child ratio is 1:3 or 2:7 for infants
and
1:4 or 2:9 for toddlers.
Curriculum:
The infant toddler curriculum incorporates the critical role of caring,
nurturing and interaction by adults in your child’s development.
Infants and toddlers learn and
develop by experiencing their environment through their senses, by physically
moving and through social interaction. Teaching and learning through verbal
and physical
interactions focus on: language development; cultural and human relations
(sharing, taking turns); concepts (up/down, in/out) colors shapes and
sizes; science (water, ice); developing gross motor skills (balls, riding
toys, mats); fine motor skills (manipulative, puzzles, crayons, painting).
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Center-Based
Care: Preschool
Our child care centers offer developmentally appropriate curriculum as
recognized by
the National Association for Education to Young Children. Most centers
offer child care to infants, toddlers and preschool children (ages 4 weeks
to 5 years). Each classroom
is equipped with educational toys and materials, which are appropriate
to the age group of your child. An enclosed outdoor play space is provided
at each center. Teachers are licensed by the Office of Child Care Services
and supervised by the Director and/or Assistant Director at each center.
The Guild of St. Agnes
provides child care to preschool children 2 years, 9 months to
5 years of age. The teacher-to-child ratio is 1:10, with no more than
twenty children in
a classroom.
Curriculum:
The Guild uses the “learning center model” to develop the
cognitive, physical, and
social development of your preschool child. Our preschool program works
on the following key aspects of school readiness:
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Stable relationships
with adults who are emotionally invested in your child.
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Group settings
offering peer interactions and the opportunity to learn social skills.
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Consistent,
predictable daily routines are part of your child's schedule.
Stimulating, engaging learning materials are available for your child
to explore and
enjoy. Since young children learn best through play and by direct interactions
with objects they can see and touch, classrooms are designed with learning
centers,
hands on manipulatives, and a variety of materials that allow your child
to make
decisions on their own and to learn through playful interactions. These
include
blocks and toys, dramatic play and art center, music manipulative, tactile
play,
and a reading/book corner.
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School
Age Programs:
Open to children aged 5 to 12, the School Age program is designed to meet
the full range of your child’s developmental, social, emotional
and cognitive needs. The flexible curriculum offers appropriate activities
to meet the developmental needs of your child. In planning each day’s
events, teachers seek a balance of activities, which incorporate academics
(including homework help) sports, group games and the arts. Through their
social interactions with others, your child is invited to grow, learn
and develop a positive self-concept.
All school age programs
provide transportation from school to the center, and provide care until
the close of the center. Additionally, school age programs in Bellingham,
Gardner and Devens provide care before school, and to children who attend
half-day kindergarten. Full-day care is provided during holidays and summer
vacations. Breakfast, lunch and a snack are offered each day. The teacher-to-child
ratio is 1:13.
The Guild of St. Agnes
provides child care to school age children in most of our locations. Additionally,
through a partnership with Worcester Public Schools, the Guild provides
after school care to children at Tatnuck Magnet School, Quinsigamond Elementary
School and Worcester Arts Magnet School.
Curriculum:
Self-esteem grows with your child’s accomplishments. Teachers plan
and implement art, science, math, drama, literacy, social studies, and
physical activities. Your child will participate in these activities in
large and small groups. As your child takes part in these activities,
they develop a sense of accomplishment. Outdoor play space provides room
for soccer, kickball, and other games suggested by the children. Through
these activities, children learn cooperation and leadership skills as
they help each other learn to be better team members
Creativity, flexibility, and individuality are the guiding principles,
exhibited by the choice of activities offered each day to your child.
When appropriate, each program provides homework help. Field trips are
offered weekly throughout the summer.
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Family-Based
Care:
In addition
to our center-based care, the Guild of St. Agnes offers family child care.
This option allows parents to place their children in a smaller, more
intimate setting in a family child care provider’s home. This program
offers care to a small group of children aged 6 weeks to 12 years in individual
homes licensed by the Office of Child Care Services. Each Family Child
Care provider is sub-contracted by The Guild of St. Agnes and can care
for six children, with no more than three children under the age of two
(provided one is 15 months and walking.)
There are over 100 family child care providers throughout Worcester County
who are supported by the professionals at the Guild of St. Agnes. Each
provider is licensed by the Office of Child Care Services and receives
regular supervision and 20 hours of training by the staff of the Guild
of St. Agnes. The Family Child Care coordinators are located in four area
offices in Worcester, Whitinsville, Spencer and Devens.
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