CHILD CARE: FULL DAY {Sanford Campus}
Holy Cross Lutheran Academy and Preschool is dedicated in teaching the grace and love of our Savior, Jesus Christ, to the children in our care. We provide a safe, wholesome and nurturing learning environment for children with a curriculum that meets their individual needs during each stage of development. Each program at HCLA assists children in realizing their full potential and establishes a foundation for a lifetime of independent learning.
HCLA is certified in The Eco-Healthy Child Care (EHCC) program which ensures that child care settings are as environmentally healthy as possible. HCLA commits to providing environments that are safe, healthy, and free of chemicals of concern and other environmental health hazards.
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INFANT 6 WEEKS - 12 MONTHS
At Holy Cross our teachers provide infants with a safe environment rich with opportunities to explore and enjoy. Teachers guide your child through the many developmental stages and milestones of this important first year. The infant room is a nurturing, resourceful environment filled with language and movement. Our infant buggy allows the babies have outdoor experiences when the weather permits.
Our ratio of 1 care giver for every 3 children allows us to give individualized care. A daily communication paper is given to parents at the end of the day which includes information about eating, sleeping, diapering and any anecdotal information about your child's day.
Babies are on their own schedule for eating, sleeping, and play time.
They will transition from baby food to table food that is provided by Holy Cross.
From rolling over and crawling, to walking; from bottle to sippie cups, our teachers work with parents to provide a loving and nurturing place.
The curriculum for Infants is the faith-based, Wee Learn.
What my child will need:
- Disposable diapers
- Baby wipes
- Plastic bottles
- Formula with directions (center will provide Nestle, Good Start and baby food up to Gerber Stage 2 )
- At least three changes of clothing
- Pacifier with clothing attachment
- If applicable, daily written schedule of routine
- If applicable, diaper cream with physician's permission
- May bring ONE special animal or toy for crib
- Small lightweight blanket for crib
- Family photograph for crib
ONE-YEAR OLDS
HCLA's toddler classroom is designed to encourage an active, creative and interesting environment which allows hands-on exploration and discovery. The teachers help each child transition from pacifiers and cribs into napping cots and self-independence.
The classroom is set up to include:
- Fine motor play and manipulative - including reaction toys, puzzles, and stacking objects, shape sorters
- Imagination and play- including kitchen sets, play food, dolls, dinosaurs
- Textured board books, picture books, soft books
- Creative arts & exploration- tactile water table experiences, tactile play materials, art materials, musical instruments
Our staff to child ratio of l-6 allows each child's unique emotional, social, physical and intellectual development to be met.
A daily communication paper is given to parents at the end of each day which includes information about eating, sleeping, diapering and any anecdotal information about your child's day.
The curriculum for the 1's is the faith-based, Wee Learn.
What my child will need:
- Disposable diapers
- Baby wipes
- At least three changes of clothing
- Small lightweight blanket, for nap
- Clear plastic shoe box
TWO-YEAR OLDS
HCLA's program for young 2's is designed to help each child transition from the self-oriented world of toddlers to a more socially-aware world of two's. With well designed learning centers, the children have the opportunity to move about with independence and learn to interact with their peers..
Learning centers include:
- Dramatic play - kitchen area, puppet , dolls,
- Table Toys/Manipulative - blocks, table toys and puzzle
- Library - picture and board books
- Blocks - animals, cars, play people
- Art - easel painting, crayons, washable markers, stamps, play dough.
Outside play ground time is designed to enhance and challenge children's gross motor skills.
The teachers in 2's coordinate with the parents to work on the skills of potty training.
The staff to student ratio for this class is 2:11
The curriculum for 2's is the faith-based, Wee Learn.
What my child will need:
- Training pants
- Baby wipes
- At least three changes of clothing, socks and an extra pair of shoes
- Small lightweight blanket, for nap
- Clear plastic shoe box
