Programs "A challenging mixture of fun and education to nurture inquisitive minds”
Each age group is special at Oak Grove Child Care Center. Our program is designed to teach, guide, challenge and nurture the process of listening, speaking, thinking and problem solving in all content. We know the importance of exploration and discovery where children learn to be comfortable with themselves and their surroundings.
Our program is divided into five programs:
All children grow and mature at their own pace and we respect their uniqueness. To help make your child’s learning experience a positive one, we need your support and involvement. We are partners in your child’s development. Oak Grove Child Care Center is a state licensed facility that has an "open door” policy. We encourage you to visit your child’s classroom and to discuss his or her specific needs at any time.
We strive to involve you in your child’s growth and progress. Parents of infants and toddlers receive daily reports. Preschooler lesson plans are posted. Parents are invited to attend center seminars, special activities, and field trips. You are also encouraged to be a part of your child’s learning by participating in reading or story hours, special career days, and arts and crafts.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions we are currently allowing virtual tours to maintain the health and safety of students and staff.
Creative Curriculum, Frog Street Curriculum (Researched Based)
Every infant is special at Oak Grove Child Care Center and we know that peace of mind and security are preeminent for you as a parent. An infant must be at least six weeks old before enrollment. Parents shall provide the center with a schedule of feedings for their infants.
Infant/Toddler learning experiences include activities surrounding children’s developmental milestones in the domains of social/emotional, cognitive, language/literacy, physical and approaches toward learning that includes curiosity, persistence, attention, and communication. These activities align with Head Start School Readiness Goals.
Assessments: A developmental screening is given during the first month of enrollment to assess basic skills and school readiness. Other assessments are used to assess social-emotional milestones.
Creative Curriculum, Frog Street Curriculum (Researched Based)
Every preschool student is unique at Oak Grove Child Care Center. Preschoolers are very curious and eager to learn. Our program utilizes scientifically based curriculums that enhance students social/emotional, cognitive, language/literacy, and physical development.
Preschool learning experiences include:
Art: Mediums such as paint and clay provide an opportunity for the child to experience satisfaction with manipulation, experimentation, and exploration of the medium and provide outlets for the expansion of ideas, feelings, and emotions. Activities are open-ended and are process oriented rather than product oriented.
Dramatic Play: This enables the child to reenact the experiences in his/her world to understand and explore their meaning. With the help of props such as dolls, hats, and other items a child may explore being a parent caring for a baby, a doctor giving shots, or a space person on the moon.
Large and Small Motor Activities: Climbing, running, pushing, and pulling are a few of the large muscle activities encouraged by the availability of slides, balance beams and various climbing apparatus. Activities such as cutting and pasting, art activities, puzzles, and other manipulative materials, provide opportunities for the practice and development of small motor skills.
Music: Opportunities include singing, rhythms, listening, rhythmically moving, experimentation with various instruments, and creation and interpretation of music.
Experience with Literacy: Provide books, child dictated stories discussions, puppets, storytelling and many experiences with printed materials with aid in the Library Day.
Science/Technology: Students will use current technology. Basic keyboarding and subject specific applications will be taught. Students are introduced to the rudiments of computer technology, which will be further developed in their next level of education.
Assessments: A developmental screening is given during the first month of enrollment to assess basic skills and school readiness. Other assessments are used to assess social-emotional milestones.
Our early morning and late afternoon school age program is a mix of learning and recreation, designed to complement the structured day of learning at school. If you will be taking your child to school or picking up your child, please notify the center. It is our goal to provide a safe, healthy, and happy environment with the following purposes in mind:
To develop an enthusiasm for life
A strong sense of self-respect as well as respect for others
Responsibility for actions
Ability to express and develop control of emotions and feelings;
And an awareness of academic excellence
Virtual Learning (Elementary Students) – Our virtual classroom allows students to engage in lesson material on-line with one-on-one collaboration with onsite teachers and their schoolteacher.
Our program includes a variety of stimulating activities including games, music and video center, arts and crafts, science and technology, and field trips. In addition to mental growth, your child’s gross motor skills need to be stimulated each day through active play. School-agers will learn teamwork skills in organized outdoor games and activities. Along with our daily planned activities, we have space provided for homework and individualized learning.
Oak Grove Child Care Center provides a safe, child-centered environment that has been carefully developed with the needs of your school age child in mind. Transportation is provided to and from school (limited area).
We provide breakfast for before school students and snack for after school students or a combination if enrolled in both programs. When school is out breakfast, lunch and snack are provided.
We offer safe, age-appropriate activities and field trips that will keep your child engaged and learning throughout the summer.