Child Care
The Child Care Program offers a high-quality preschool program for children ages 3-5 years old. In addition to supporting children’s early learning outcomes and development, we also support children’s health well-being through comprehensive services to the child.
St James Child Care Center operates Monday – Friday from 7:15am – 5:30pm for the full year. There are flexible scheduling options to choose from to fit the needs of the family.
Colfax Child Care Center operates Monday – Friday from 7:30am – 5:30pm for the full year. There are flexible scheduling options to choose from to fit the needs of the family.
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Children’s Health and Wellness
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Program staff promote good oral health through having each child brush teeth after a meal during the program day
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CCCC Serves nutritious meals/snacks during program hours
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CCCC can assist with mental health services for children and families, as needed
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Program staff promotes physical activity, both indoors and outdoors, for children
Comprehensive Screenings/Assessments
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Developmental screenings
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Social – Emotional behavioral screenings
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Hearing and Vision screenings
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Height and Weight measurements
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Ongoing developmental assessments
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Individualized curriculum
Family Involvement
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Home visits and parent teacher conferences. Families can meet with program staff four times through the year, becoming an integral partner in their child’s educational progress and discussing their family’s personal progress.
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Parent involvement and leadership. A variety of activities, volunteer opportunities, and parenting programs are provided, including child and community advocacy, participation on Policy Council, Executive Board, and Parent Center Committees, and other leadership and training opportunities.