• To provide speech and physical therapy for the child's social, emotional, intellectual, as well as physical growth
• To provide activities during classroom time for the child's physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth
• To provide the child with opportunity to develop self-confidence and self discipline to meet everyday challenges
• To assist families in finding resources which will be helpful to them with the development of their children.

Any Child ages 3-5 may be admitted to our early intervention programs upon referral from any source, including physicians, hospitals, social-welfare agencies, government agencies, intermediate units, other preschools, and families. The only requirement for admission is that the child will benefit from our programs.

C u r r i c u l u m & P u r p o s e

The curriculum is designed to meet the individual needs of each age group and specific abilities. Our staff is ready to introduce concepts and tasks that are appropriate to each child's level of development. The Children's Center of Mercer County has a commitment to:

•Provide the best learning environment so young children can grow to their potential
•Help children to be responsible students
•Encourage exploration and active participation
•Help establish personal accomplishments for their students

P r e - S c h o o l

Classroom teachers will adapt the daily routine to best meet the needs of each class according to age, attention span, and ability to work in groups.

Schedule:
Arrival: Structured Activity - time with the purpose of teacher observation and one-on-one attention
Next Group: Circle Time - songs, finger plays, theme, opening exercises
Second Half: Bathroom and snack, small group activities, gross motor skills, art and story time
Dismissal: Review of the day, optional activities

Parent Participation

Parents play a huge role in the success of our programs. Parents are to be present at all IFSP and IEP meetings. These are scheduled by agencies involved, teachers, therapists and parents. Parents are permitted to schedule a time to observe their child's classroom or therapy sessions.

Parents may visit the school at any time as observers, however, we would appreciate advance notice. As you look in to our busy classrooms you will see happy, noisy, and creative activities going on.

We welcome your suggestions and constructive criticism, which will help to make our programs better.

Shoot For The Stars

Daycare

The Children's Center of Mercer County is a state licensed daycare facility that provides full or half day care for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool age children. Our well-trained, qualified, and nurturing staff strives to provide quality programs that are developmentally appropriate and fun for each child enrolled at the Center.

Full - Time Weekly care for the supervision and nurturing of children ages six weeks through twelve years of age is offered. This program is available for infants through pre-schoolers (full day) and school-age children (before and after school).

Before & After School

School age children (K - 12 years of age) are offered a program before/after school that provides a nutritious snack and a planned program of activities that are a change of pace between school and home. These include but are not limited to the following: quiet play, recreational activities, homework, table games, puzzles, and arts and crafts.

Part -Time students will be accepted on a limited basis. Drop-in care is not provided. Please call before bringing child in if prior arrangements have not been made and scheduled. This permits us to staff according to regulations and for your child's benefit and safety.