EARLY & SCHOOL-AGE
CHILDCARE PROGRAMS
Infant starting 6 weeks, 7:30am - 5:45pm
Pre-School Age, 24 months - Kindergarten
School-Age (SACC) & Summer Camp, Grades 1-6
7:00am - 5:45pm
Registration forms can be found at the bottom of the page.
The Edgemoor Community Center early childhood education / childcare program is one of many services provided by ECC. Incorporated September 1978, ECC is a not-for-profit multi-service organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Our mission is to provide affordable and accessible services that will help improve the quality of life for community members of all ages. We offer a broad range of educational, recreational, and social-service programs.
We welcome your participation in our early childhood education (ECE) program. ECC is committed to providing quality services in a learning environment that will enhance the physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development of each child. Our programs include full-time or part-time care for children 6 weeks through four years of age and before and after School-Age Childcare (SACC) for children in grades kindergarten through six. Our facilities and programs meet or exceed State of Delaware licensing requirements.
2008-2009 School-Year Full Day Care Rates
Pooh Bears
6 weeks to 12
months
$225 per week
Weebles
12-24 months &
walking
$215 per week
Teddy Bears
24 months to 2 1/2
years
$172 per week
Love Bugs, Lollipops, Forest Friends & Busy Bees
2 1/2 up through 4
$155 per week
* Contact office for possible 3 or 5 - 1/2 day rates.
School-Age Care (SAC): Grades
K-6
Before Care
only
$137 per month
After Care only
$152 per month
Both Before & After
Care $255 per month
Holiday-only care for children not enrolled in our daily
program
$28-full day, $17-1/2 day
Additional holiday care or extra days due to school closings, for registered SACC children: $25 full day $13 half day
Summer Camp for School-Age Children
Registration fee:
$25 2009 Weekly rate: To Be Determined
Purchase of Care (POC): ECC accepts enrollment by families using POC. See POC description.
Vacation Leave Benefit for Preschool Childcare: A child enrolled full-time, for at least one year, may qualify for a 1 week vacation leave without fees. Vacation leave will be provided for only one child per family and be granted once during a program year (September 1 through August 30).
Withdrawal: Two week written notice in advance of withdrawal of a child from the program is required. Otherwise, you will be obligated to pay the weekly fee for the two-week period regardless of whether the child attends during that time. In the event of a voluntary withdrawal from the program for any reason, a child may not re-enroll for a period of one month.
Registration: Call ECC main office at 762-1391. Meet with
program staff.
Director, Early Childhood Education - Barbara Pierce
Asst. Dir., ECD - Mena Pickett
Director, Youth & Recreation Programs (SAC) - Ann Underwood
Tour facility. Complete registration packet. Submit required records & documents.
Holiday & Other Closings
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Labor Day |
Staff In-Service Day (President's Day) Good Friday Memorial Day Independence Day Staff Training: 12noon, 1st Friday of a full week in June |
* Check childcare calendar for additional days before or after this holiday.
Purchase of Care (POC): About 25% of the families enrolled in ECC childcare receive POC. Sponsored by the Delaware Division of Social Services (DSS), POC assists qualifying parents/guardians with childcare payments. Parents must meet with a DSS case worker to determine eligibility and co-payment. If approved, the parent must present ECC with documentation and pay weekly co-payment.
If ECC has reached the limit for POC enrollment, the parent may request Self Arranged Care through DSS. If approved, the parent is responsible for full tuition / fees, but will be reimbursed for a portion of the fee. For both programs, eligibility is determined by financial need and attendance.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Weekly themes, lesson plans & curriculum.
Daily routine for program continuity.
Activity Centers - several activities spread around the room and child(ren) is permitted to move about from each one to the other.
Circle time - learning as a group.
Outdoor / physical activities.
Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack provided and served daily.
Rest period / nap during the day.
Special events - 2 annual celebrations.
Bright, clean, and safe environment.
Floor play for free exploration of infants.
Soft surfaces for pulling up & climbing.
Sensory experiences for infants.
Lots of cuddling and holding with the infants.
Close one-on-one infant / adult interaction.
Playground and outside activities.
Holiday-only care for school-age.
Trips for summer campers.
Parent conferences for childcare.
Also for School-Age Children
After-school snack
Homework time for SACC children.
Craft activities.
Computer Lab activities
Trips for summer campers.
Recreation & gym activities.
Special holiday activities.
Prevention program activities available
Registration Forms:
Forms can only be turned in after a meeting with the Childcare Director