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The Young Children's Program (YCP) PDF Print E-mail

For Children 18 months - 3 years old. Children explore and learn through creative play.

Why a Special Program for Toddlers?

Toddlers have special needs not currently met in manychild care settings. While day care facilities are allowed to acceptthese young children, the children themselves are often not ready forthe complexity and stimulation of a large day care center.  They areoften not physically mature enough to meet the requirement of beingtoilet-trained, but many are ready for the challenges and experiencesbeyond what is provided in family day care homes.

ImageVital Statistics

Operating Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 

Tuition: $1,200 per month

Tuition Assistance: Application upon request

Snack: Provided by the school - morning and afternoon

Children need not be toilet trained 

Closings: State and federal holidays, the Friday after Thanksgiving, two weeks at Christmas, one week in the Spring, and the last week in August. (August closing is for staff workshop; limited child care is provided at cost during Christmas and Spring closings).  

ImageThe Program

Group Size: 10 and 10 maximum

Teacher-Child Ratio: 1:5

Staff: 5 Teachers, 2 Assistants. Teachers meet or exceed DHS education requirements.

Environment: A large room with lanai and yard area.

Curriculum: Based upon the developmental needs of young children (physical, social, emotional, creative, language and intellectual)

Lunch & Snacks

Morning and afternoon snack provided. Families provide lunch and late afternoon snack.

ImageTES has a healthy food policy discouraging candy and non-nutritional snacks. NO NUTS due to allergies.