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School-Age Program
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The School-Ager is on a journey to excellence. The School-Age Program at Jay's Daycare & Learning Center allows children to experience meaningful and impactful goal-focused programming before and after school and during school breaks. Our School-Age Program incorporates age appropriate activities designed to develop the social and emotional skills children need to become resilient. During the calendar school year, Jay's Daycare & Learning Center offers care to School-Age Children before and after school. During school closures such as holidays, teacher workdays, school vacation breaks and summer break, we offer full day child care.
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Our School-Age Program is customized to each child's needs, interests and aspirations. We've designed our curriculum with ages and development stages in mind, engaging and age-appropriate activities are available for children 5-12 years old.
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To assist with your busy schedule and provide a seamless school day for your child.
We offer private transportation to and from Central Elementary School,
Garfield STEM Academy and Pratt Elementary School.
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We Go the Above and Beyond
Secure Access
Your child's safety is critical to us. We use keypad access to ensure only permitted people get access to the facility.
Cleanliness is Everything
We believe that cleanliness is a key part of providing a safe environment. We use Steramine technology to ensure your child's environment is as clean as possible.
Digital Reports
You can easily keep up with your child's social and academic development with our digital reporting.
Communicative
Our School-age children are encouraged to engage in meaningful conversations with their peers and teachers, which helps them to develop their skills. They are taught how to express effectively, listen actively, and respond appropriately. Additionally, they are introduced to different forms of communication, such as writing and reading, which helps them to understand the importance of communication in their daily lives. Through various activities and exercises, children are given the opportunity to practice and improve their communication skills, which will benefit them in the future.
Executive Function
We prioritize the development of executive function skills in our school-age children. These skills are the cognitive processes that help children plan, organize, and complete tasks. These skills are essential for academic success and overall well-being. We include activities that promote the development of these skills, such as games that require problem-solving, planning, and decision-making. We also encourage children to set goals and work towards achieving them, this helps to build their self-regulation and self-monitoring skills. By focusing on executive function development, we aim to equip our children with the tools they need to succeed in school and beyond.
Cognitive
We recognize the significance of cognitive development in our School-age children. That's why we have created a comprehensive that is centered around enhancing their cognitive abilities through a variety of activities and exercises. Our curriculum is designed to be both fun and engaging while also providing children with the tools they need to develop cognitive skills. From problem-solving games to critical thinking exercises, our program is tailored to help children build the skills they need to succeed academically and beyond. With our program, you can rest assured that your child will be well-equipped to face any challenge that comes their way.
Physical Development
and Wellness
We have a comprehensive physical development and wellness curriculum that is tailored to meet the needs of School-age children. Our program is designed to foster healthy habits and promote an active lifestyle among children. We achieve this by offering a wide range of fun and engaging activities that are aimed at developing children's physical, coordination, and balance. Additionally, we place a strong emphasis on proper nutrition and hygiene, educating children on how to take care of their bodies maintain good health. Our goal is to provide a safe and nurturing environment where children can learn and grow while developing a lifelong appreciation for physical fitness and wellness.
Social - Emotional
We understand that academic learning is not the only aspect of a child's development. We believe that social and emotional development is equally important, and we strive to create a safe and nurturing environment where school-age kids can grow and thrive. Our curriculum is designed to promote social and emotional learning through a variety of activities that encourage teamwork, communication, and empathy. Learning how to manage emotions, resolve conflicts, and positive relationships with others is essential for a child's overall well-being. That's why we teach kids these important skills in a fun and engaging way. We also encourage kids to express themselves and share their thoughts and feelings with others, which helps them develop their emotional intelligence.
Creative Expression
We strongly believe that creativity plays a vital role in a child's development. That's we have designed a comprehensive creative expressions curriculum that is specifically tailored to meet the needs of our school-age aged 5-13 years old. Our program is designed provide a nurturing and supportive environment where children can explore their imagination and express themselves through various artistic mediums such as painting, drawing, and crafting. Our experienced teachers are passionate about helping children develop their unique artistic abilities and provide guidance and support every step of the way. believe that our creative expressions curriculum is an essential component of our daycare program and helps children develop important skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and self-expression.
