• To provide a yearly evaluated Los Angeles Universal Pre-School.  The Pre-School classroom is evaluated using a 5-Star Quality Assessment and Improvement Scale developed in collaboration with educators and parents.  This scale helps to identify strengths of the program, as well as areas that might need improvement, i.e. teacher qualifications, class size, adult/child ratios, parent engagement and a host of factors relating to the environment in which our children explore and learn.
  
• To provide quality childcare for infant, toddlers, pre-school aged and school aged children.
  
• To provide Qualified Teachers, and Low Turnover.  The staff will have the educational background to promote your child's learning and development.  Low turnover is a key factor in promoting consistent, stable care. 
  
• To empower children and parents using uniquely creative and innovative techniques.
  
• To enhance self-esteem and development of a positive self-image as an individual as well as a group member.
  
• To provide opportunities for social interaction to develop communication and decision-making skills and to appreciate diversity.
  
• To encourage each child’s creativity and exposure to a broad variety of media and activities.
  
• To develop positive habits and skills related to self-care, nutrition and fitness.
  
• To help children develop personal values and respect for others’ beliefs.
  
• To enrich family life by helping parents care for the child through parenting and life opportunity workshops.
  
• To enhance a child’s school readiness and/or participation in formal education.
  
• To provide flexible, non-traditional hours of operation (designed for the working parent).
  
• To develop appreciation for cultural and social diversity through field trips and specifically focused activities.
  
• To enhance and improve physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development.
  
• Basic computer training
  
• Tutoring for school aged children.
  
• Music & Movement
  
• Potty training.
  
• EMSA approved Community CPR training.(for parents)
  
• Monthly health and safety training and drills.(for children & parents)
  
• Semi-monthly earthquake safety training and drills. (for children & parents)
  
• Monthly fire safety training and drills. (for children & parents)
  
• Community awareness educational activities.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:

We will provide an opportunity for age appropriate behavior of the pre-school child through goals and objectives, which will expose him/her to the following:

• A safe, comfortable and nurturing environment.
  
• Introduction to primary learning concepts that will be useful in the beginning elementary years such as reading and math readiness.
  
• An opportunity to express themselves verbally through language development.
  
• An opportunity to explore his/her environment as well as community.
  
• An opportunity to develop the ability to reason, to make decisions, and to problem-solve.
  
• An opportunity to play and learn with other children.
  
• To participate in a curriculum that is geared towards exploring creative activities that will enhance intellectual, physical, social and emotional growth.
  
• To learn self-discipline and control through the use of appropriate maturity level skills and coping techniques.
  
• To relate to adults other than parents in a satisfying positive manner.

SERVICES:

• Full-time and Part-time childcare
  
• 3 ½ hour Universal Pre-school Program (sponsored & funded by First 5 LA)
  
• Flexible, non-traditional hours of operation
  
• Provide healthy meals and snacks
  
• Potty training (no additional cost)
  
• Infant, Toddler, and Pre-School Curriculum
  
• Inclusion program for children with special needs
  
• American Sign Language
  
• Develop appreciation for cultural and social diversity through field trips and specially focused activities
  
• Community awareness educational activities
  
• Promote diversity and self-esteem, individualism, and self confidence
  
• Basic Computer training
  
• Tutoring (available to after-schooler)

ENVIRONMENT:

Our facility will provide a clean and well-supervised play area.  The toys and play area, all blankets, pillows and nap area are sprayed daily with disinfectant.  Weekly, toys are sanitized with bleach-water.  All bedding is washed weekly or more often if needed.  We have outlet protectors in all outlets not being used.  All harmful chemicals, medications, or dangerous items are kept behind closed doors on top shelves.  There are NON-SMOKERS in this facility.  All dishes and utensils will either be disposable or sanitized after each use.

DEPENDABILITY:

We are opened five days per week 6:00 am until 6:00pm.  Our childcare is open to all children regardless of race, nationality, or creed who may benefit from our type of program.  Should a reason arise when we must be closed, we would request each family have a back-up childcare provider.