100 Brook Street, New Castle, VA 24127
Phone: (540) 864-7700 Fax: (540) 864-7702
Teresa B. Oliver, Executive Director
Why childcare in a group setting?
Encourages:
- Self-discipline
- Social skills
- Emotional development
Leads to:
- Eagerness for learning
- Kindergarten readiness
- Success in school
Increases:
- Building on language skills – music, Age-appropriate development computer software, stories, pictures
- Learning to understand words – to talk, to listen, to hear sounds, to follow directions
- Acquiring social skills – get along with others, how to share, wait their turn, settle disputes, when to say please and thank you
Families who understand the value of early childhood education support a child’s need to learn in order to grow into healthy adulthood. Children learn good feelings about themselves when:
- Respect is present
- Choices are given
- Behavior is redirected
- Age appropriate activities are used
- Guidance is positive
- Independence is encouraged
- Expression is fostered
Children learn in a comfortable, safe environment:
- Parental separation is supported
- Providers are caring, consistent
- Boundaries are defined
- Structure is existent
- Variety is offered
- Familiar surroundings are present
- Activity is balanced with quiet time
Why choose Craig County Child Care Center?
- Trained staff
- Professional curriculum
- Computer center
- Playgrounds (3)
- Well-equipped classrooms
- Inter-generational activities
- Reliable services
- Convenient location
- Affordable rates
- TAP Early Head Start Partner Agency
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