Easterly Parkway School Age Child Care in State College, PA

Child Development Center Description

School Transportation: Easterly Parkway El Sch - On Site at School
Public Transportation: Bus
Language(s) Spoken: English
Part Time / Full Time: Full Time Part Time
YMCA of Centre County
Bellefonte Branch
*Infant thru School Age
State College Branch
*School Age Only
Bellefonte Branch

Early Care and Education Program

The philosophy of the Early Care and Education Program is to encourage the maximum development of each child in spirit mind and body by providing positive experiences that foster self-esteem and enhance social emotional cognitive and physical and moral development.
Offering programs for children 6 weeks to 6th Grade
- infant * toddler * preschool * school age * summer day camp *
The YMCA cooperates with the Centre County Local Management Agency/Child Care Information Services to help make child care affordable for all families.
Infant Toddler & Preschool Programs
The Bellefonte Branch offers a certified program Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The philosophy of the Early Care and Education Program recognizes that the early years are for learning and discovery through play. The YMCAs creative curriculum assists your child in developing language perception problem-solving memory fine motor skills and large motor skills. The character development values of caring honesty respect and responsibility are shared and encouraged daily. Centers include language/literacy science construction dramatic play sensory manipulative art and indoor/outdoor play.
The general curriculum includes:
Swimming & Gymnastics lessons (Preschool)
Music and dance
Large and small motor skill development
Creative dramatics
Art experiences
Cooking
Science and discovery
Language and Literacy
Experiential Learning
Small and large group activities
A nutritious breakfast lunch and snack are served daily
Youth Membership included (ages 3 and up) Infant Toddler and Preschool
Program Fees:
Ages Part-Time Full-Time
Infant
6 weeks - 1 Year n/a $180/wk
Young Toddler
1 - 2 years $155/wk $175/wk
Toddler
2 - 3 years $165/wk $170/wk
Preschool
3 yrs - kindergarten $135/wk $155/wk
Part time is less then 5 hours of care per day. Families with more than one child enrolled will receive a 10% discount on the oldest child enrolled.
Awarded Star 4 from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Keystone Stars Program.
Hours of Operation Monday through Friday 6:30am to 6:00pm
School Age Program
Before and After School Care and Summer Camp Excitement! Choices! New Friends! New Experiences!This and more can be found in our school age programs. We serve children at all four of the Bellefonte School District Elementary Schools from kindergarten through fifth grade. We provide a safe and stimulating place for children to experience supervised hands on activities. Daily activities are designed to motivate learning and creativity in a child centered environment. Children are given the opportunity to choose from a variety of activities that include art games sports blocks creative dramatics music dance cooking and free play. Homework assistance is provided by the staff and each child receives a nutritious snack. All day care is provided on all emergency closing in-service days and school holidays. Care is also provided at Bellefonte Elem. only for delay opening and at all four schools for early dismissals.
The general curriculum includes:
Art
Creative dramatics
Construction
Science and discovery
Cooking
Music
Recreational and cooperative games
Outdoor games and activities
Enrichment activities
Homework assistance
Free play
Experiential learning
Youth membership included

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Accept vouchers

Yes

Inspection URL

http://www.humanservices.state.pa.us/COMPASS.Web/ProviderSearch/Pgm/PSCRT.aspx?ProviderId=7111214121&ProviderLocId=14&ProgramCode=CCP

Special Needs

Adaptive Equipment Administer Medication Administer Nebulizer Treatment (Asthma) Asthma Auditory Impairment Behavioral/Emotional Issues Cognitive Dysfunction/Delay Gifted Ability Other Chronic Physical Illness Seizures Speech/Language Delay Special Diet Visual Impairment Wheelchair Walker

Operating hours

7:30 AM-6:00 PM