Child Care Programs Available From Apple Academy in Centerville, MN

Apple Academy's Program Information for Children

1. All children must be under the supervision of qualified staff members, at all times. Under no circumstances may a child be left alone at any time.

2. The following age categories will be served by Apple Academy Child Care Center
Infants - six weeks through 15 months
Toddlers – Sixteen months through 32 months
Preschool I – 33 months through 3 years
Preschool II – 4 years through pre-kindergarten
School Age – Kindergarten through age 12

3. Apple Academy Child Care Center, Inc. days and hours of operation are:
Centerville Location: Monday through Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

All programs are closed on the following Holidays:

New Years Day	Thanksgiving Day
Memorial Day	Friday after Thanksgiving
Fourth of July	Christmas Eve Day
Labor Day	Christmas Day

Staff Training Day – Friday before Memorial Day

4. The primary responsibility of the program is to provide exceptional care, along with a quality educational program for young children. In meeting this responsibility, the center will cooperate with and reinforce the educational efforts of the home. A curriculum is provided that enhances the social, intellectual, physical and emotional development of each child. An environment exists where there is acceptance, respect, caring and encouragement. In the warmth of this setting, we hope to help the child develop a positive attitude towards learning and towards responsibility, self-discipline and self-esteem.


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5. This child care program will be evaluated in writing by the owner/director on a yearly basis. In addition, all team members and parents are encouraged to provide suggestions and feedback regarding the plan. Suggestions will be accepted both verbally and in writing by the owner/director at any time throughout the year.

6. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
Our number one goal for all of our children is that they are always safe and happy while in our care. We are dedicated to provide the best child care available. We will strive to meet each child’s physical, intellectual, social and emotional needs and to promote the development of each of these areas. Specifically, our goals and objectives for each of the individual age groups are as follows (click to view):

Infant Child Care Program	Pre-School Child Care Program
Toddler Child Care Program	School Age Child Care Program

7. We will provide activities which are designed to promote the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of each child. These activities will be consistent with the child’s cultural background. Specifically, children will participate in the following activities:

Children will learn about other cultures through the use of many different methods and techniques. For example, we will use different themes to promote cultural awareness. Holidays, National Cultural Awareness Weeks, etc. will be used as tools to inspire children’s interest in different nationalities of people. We will have activities such as cooking unique foods, listening to diverse music, hearing speakers of different ethnic backgrounds, field trips to museums and art exhibits and plays. We will bring in clothing and other examples of how cultures are celebrated and encourage children to learn about and accept people of all different ethnic backgrounds.

8. As a matter of policy, the intellectual, physical, social and emotional progress of each child will be documented on an ongoing basis. Copies of these records will become a part of each child’s file and will be shared with the child’s parent(s) during parent- teacher conferences.

9. Attached hereto, and part of this plan is a schedule for indoor and outdoor activities. This schedule is intended to be used as a guideline. Our teachers are dedicated to our plan and to our children, therefore we five them the freedom to plan activities for their classes which are consistent with the center’s philosophy. The director shall oversee all activities on a daily basis.

10. Apple Academy Child Care Center’s team feels it is extremely important for children to have the opportunity to develop their own creativity. Children need guidance, but not constant direction. Children will be invited to participate in a wide variety of activities, both quiet and active. Quiet activities may include but are not limited to: rest time, group discussions, independent and group story times. Active activities may include but are not limited to: walks, out door play, large motor games, and Dramatic play. Teacher directed activities may include stations, Themed art projects, group discussions, tape, stories, flannel board stories, finger puppets, and Kindergarten readiness skills. Child initiated activities may include free play, dramatic play, free art, and station play. However, the final decision regarding what takes place in each child’s day will remain partially a matter of their own choice.

11. Each week Apple Academy team members are required to write lesson plans, which uses a variety of equipment and materials which are challenging and help promote intellectual development; include sorting, classifying, segregating and counting; identifying colors and shapes; presenting basic concepts such as many/few, big/little, high/low, fast/slow, ect., when appropriate. Small motor skills will be met by completing activities including puzzles, clay, stringing beads, cutting, and sand and water play. Large motor development will be enhanced by running, jumping, balancing, and climbing. Dancing to music participating in simple exercises, balancing on beams, and ball bouncing will also be included.

12. This Child Care Program Plan is always available for parents to review. In addition, we welcome the input and suggestions of parents at all times. We are here to provide service to you and your children. We encourage and sincerely welcome any suggestions you may provide.