Child Haven
Child Haven is a licensed child care center which serves families with children from 2-6 years of age. We have the capacity to serve 60 children per day, year round. We are an out-reach program sponsored by the First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ.
Child Haven serves an economically and culturally diverse clientele. We have single parent families, dual working families, and families who want to expose their children to a higher level of education and experience that they cannot get at home.
Child Haven prides itself in the fact that we are one of the few centers that is willing to take children with special needs. We also serve children who are funded by state subsidized programs.
Child Haven bases its program on a non-religious curriculum that enables us to serve all of the community regardless of race, color or creed. Child Haven also offers extra curricular activities that parents may not be able to participate in if not offered during the time their child is in school.
PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY:
The philosophy of Child Haven is that children of preschool age learn best through the play experience. It is important for children to be children. Our children spend a lot of time outside involved in running , climbing, playing games, getting dirty and just having fun! It is the responsibility of the teaching staff to provide activities that are
not only fun but also educational. Our children are involved throughout the day in settings that are classroom-based with other children of their age level. Time is also spent in settings of mixed age and development level. The children interact daily with all adults at the center. Activities and materials are available throughout the day with which the children can expand their knowledge of their environment, develop both large and small muscles, increase vocabulary, strengthen social skills, be creative, and develop skills needed for success in kindergarten.
ENROLLMENT:
Child Haven is licensed to care for 60 children per day, form the ages mof 2 years through the 7th birthday. It is a full year program. You may choose anywhere from 5 days per week to as few as 1 day per week. The facility opens at 6:45 a.m. and closes at 6 p.m.. Child Haven does close for all holidays.
All chldren must be current with their immunizations and have a physical exam and T.B. screening within 30 days of enrollment.
STAFFING:
For our 2-year-old classroom, we have two teachers. In the older classrooms the ratio is 1 adult to every 12 children.
All of the Child Haven staff members are Early Childhood Professionals. They have all earned the required college credits to be recognized by the State of California as an Early Childhood teacher. In addition, each staff member has set individual education goals and are working toward them.
EMERGENCY PREPARATION:
Child Haven has on site enough food, water and other needed supplies to care for all the children in case of an emergency.
Every other year all Child Haven staff members are trained in children’s First Aid and CPR.
MEALS:
A breakfast, lunch and p.m. snack is served daily. The menu reflects
all food choices from peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to chicken and
gravy. Fresh vegetables and fruits are served in preference to canned.
Low fat milk and wheat bread are used.
FURTHER INFORMATION:
Heather Garcia, Director
661-327-1631
FAX 661-327-4443