391 Bay Road (Rt 1A)

978-468-1043

located in the wing of the

1st United Methodist Church

Hamilton, MA

CHILDREN’S

DEVELOPMENT

CENTER

978-468-1043

info@childrensdevelopmentctr.com

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FACILITY

Children’s Development Center is located in a wing of the United Methodist Church at 391 Bay Road (Route 1A), South Hamilton.  The facility includes five bright spacious classrooms with carefully designed spaces for tabletop activities, arts and crafts, sand and water play, music and movement, block building, housekeeping and dramatic plays, puppetry, book area, science center, etc.  We also have the use of an oversized gymnasium for indoor recreation during inclement weather which compliments our large outdoor play area.

STAFFING

Children’s Development Center has a highly competent, professional staff dedicated to early childhood education.  All of our teachers hold degrees in early childhood education and have a minimum of five years teaching experience with young children.

CURRICULUM

Our curriculum is based on the belief that children learn best when they can experiment with a variety of learning activities and materials.  It is said that play is the young child’s work, and through play he/she does his/best learning.  Each child’s activity level and interest are our guide as we work individually or in small groups on skill building activities.  Our curriculum meets the sequential and developmental needs of our children and follows the Department of Education Program Standards.  Careful consideration has been given to the learning materials provided within the framework of an organized yet flexible schedule.  Some examples of what children will be involved in are:  block corner, sand/water play, house-keeping/ dress-up areas, fine motor manipulatives (including puzzles, beads, pegs, construction toys, crayons and markers), science/math discovery materials, library corner, easel painting, as well as language and readiness activities.

NURSERY SCHOOL PROGRAM

Ages 2 years, 9 months to legal Kindergarten age.  This program has an enrollment of approximately 10 students in each class.  Classes  are arranged according to ages and developmental needs.  The Nursery School Program meets from September through the middle of June and follow the public school vacations.  Program options include:

• Morning session: 9am - 12pm
• Two-day session (T, Th)
• Three-day session (M,W,F)
• Five-day session (M,T,W,Th,F)

Please call the center to discuss rates.

TODDLER PROGRAM

• Ages 15 months to 2 years, 9 months.  This program’s enrollment is comprised of children needing care for full or half day.

Please call the center to discuss rates.

INFANT PROGRAM

• Ages 1 month to 15 months.  This program is limited to 6 infants.  15 hour weekly minimum required.

Please call the center to discuss rates.

DAY CARE PROGRAM

• The Day Care Program is designed to accommodate the varying schedules and needs of families using our facilities.  Parents determine the hours they wish to send their child, including before or after public school, during school vacations and summer breaks.  Children receiving full day care will be included in the appropriate morning nursery program.  An individual contract is made for each family.  Hours are from 7am to 6pm daily and we are open all but six legal holidays during the year.

SUMMER PROGRAM

There are four Summer Camp programs each with a different theme.  The cost for Camp is $25.00 per day or a full week for $100.00.

• Session I  Spirit Days/Summer Time Is Here

   June 30 - July 4

• Session II  Under The Sea

   July 14-25

• Session III  AAArgh Matey

   July 28-August 8

• Session IV  Edible Art

   August 11 - 22

REGISTRATION

Enrollment is limited by state regulations.  To ensure enrollment, a registration fee is required and must be sent with the application to Child’s Development Center.  This fee is non-refundable and is not credited toward tuition.

VISITING THE SCHOOL

To make arrangements to visit the school or to request additional information, please call Kathy Carvalho (Director) at 978-468-1043 between 10am and 4pm, Monday through Friday.

PARENT HANDBOOK

An extensive Parent Handbook is given to each family upon your child’s registration.

It includes detailed information about each of the programs as well health care policies, etc.

CALENDAR - SCHOOL YEAR 2007-2008