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Centenary Early Learning Center
Our state licensed center began in 1978 as Metuchen Edison
Community Daycare and in 1992 we were embraced as part of the Metuchen
Edison Woodbridge YMCA. We are proud to say that we acquired our NAEYC
(National Association for the Education of Young Children) accreditation
in 2005. Every child is treated as an individual, learning through hands
on activities in an age appropriate environment. We provide opportunities
for self expression through language art, music and play, while stimulating
young minds to bring greater understanding, awareness and curiosity.
We use the Creative Curriculum for Infants-Pre School.
This program is a comprehensive curriculum organized around five components:
*how children develop and learn
*the learning environment in which children learn
*what children learn
*the role of the teacher
*the role of the family
Infants and Toddlers- Curriculum
includes goals and objectives for children’s learning in all
areas of development: social/emotional, physical, cognitive and language.
The curriculum is developmentally age appropriate.
Routines and Key experiences are provided for the children. Experiences
include ways to engage children in playing with toys, imitating and pretending,
enjoying stories and books, connecting with music and movement, creating
with art, tasting and preparing food, exploring sand and water, and going
outdoors.
Pre School Core
Content Areas-
Literacy Science Arts
Mathematics Social
Studies Technology
YMCA –Core Content Specific
Healthy Habits- Key Areas- nutritional choices, physical activity
and physical and personal safety
Social, Moral, and Spiritual Development-YMCA character development
values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Programs:
Nursery School -a Part Time
program- This program is designed for the stay at home parent or for
the part time working parent.
*Morning Sessions and Afternoon Sessions
available- 2 ½ hr sessions
*Monday- Friday-variety of part time schedules available
*Ages: Almost three- Pre K 4 year olds
*Enrichments- Music Appreciation, Stretch
and Grow- Exercise Program
*Early Drop Off
*Lunch Bunch Program
Childcare-Full/Part Time program (Min. 2 Full days)
*Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00am.-6:30 pm
Also included in our Full day Program
- Optional Hot Lunch
- Enrichments:
- Swimming Instruction
- Music Appreciation
- Stretch and Grow- Exercise Program
- Optional Programs: Compu Child- Computer Program, Spanish
Fun- Spanish Class
Included in both programs:
*State of the Art playgrounds- Infant Toddler and Pre School
*Open Door Policy
*Security System
* Healthy Snacks
*Trained staff in CPR and First Aid
*Continuing Education/Training for staff
*Multi Cultural Activities
*Field Trips/Special Events
*Parent Meetings
*Community Involvement/Service Projects
*Parent Conferences
*Special Family Events
*YMCA Events
Summer Camps:
Summer Fun Club:
Ages:
3 & 4 Year olds
Seven
Weeks
Hours-9:00am-1:00pm
Weekly
Themes- Fun activities created around theme
Arts & Crafts
Water
Activities
Summer Camp:
Ages: 5-11 Year Olds
Nine
Weeks
Hours:
8:30am.-4:30pm
Before
and After Care Available
Weekly
Themes
Swimming
Arts & Crafts
Weekly
Field Trips
Special
Events
Director:
Melinda Wilson has been the Director
at Centenary Early Learning Center since 2005 and
in the field of Early Childhood for over fifteen years. When
families and staff work together to provide the best environment for
young children, children are free to learn, grow and develop in positive
ways. We will continue to provide quality care for children.
For further information, please contact
Melinda Wilson, Director
Centenary Early Learning Center
200 Hillside Ave.
Metuchen, NJ 08840-1920
Phone: 732-548-5468
Fax: 732-548-3490
centenaryccc@verizon.net
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