Programs

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" rowspan="2" width=180 BGCOLOR="#003366" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <div> In Loving Hands</div> <bR> <div> Daycare &</div> <div> Learning Center</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="default.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="In Loving Hands Daycare Learning Cente"><U>Welcome</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="programs.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Programs"><U>Programs</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="important_information.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Important Information"><U>Important Information</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="contact_us.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact Us"><U>Contact Us</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="photos.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Photos"><U>Photos</U></A></div> </td> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=50 BGCOLOR="#003366" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <div> Programs</div> <bR> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" height=430 colspan=2 BGCOLOR="#003366" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="935" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 129 WIDTH="760"><div> <B>In Loving Hands, Inc.</B></div> <div> <B>Child Care</B></div> <div> <B>6 weeks - 12 years old <> Pre-K Program</B></div> <div> <B>Open Monday-Friday 6 AM</B></div> <div> <B>473-2008</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#003366 WIDTH="175"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="129" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="175" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 2953 ><NOBR><div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="753" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 261 WIDTH="747"><div> <B>Programs Philosophy</B></div> <div> The programs are designed to meet the developmental needs of young children.  It provides experiences that enrich and enhance each child's cognitive, language, social, emotional, physical, and creative development.  Within the center's daily schedule, each child has opportunity to create, explore the environment, learn problem solving and personal interaction skills, and learn concepts through first-hand experiences.  Children develop a positive self-concept through a a balance of self- and teacher directed activities.  Opportunities for solitary play as well as group activities are provided.</div> <bR> <div> Staff serves as positive role models and provides care that is supportive, nurturing, warm and responsive to each child's individual needs.  We respect parents as the primary and most important provider of care and nurturing, and we believe parents and teachers are partners in childcare and education.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Debbie Hoffman, C.D.A.</B></div> <div> <B>Director</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 2656 ><NOBR><div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="743" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 169 WIDTH="366"><div>  <A NAME="programs_infant_room"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><IMG SRC="0d1b4870.jpg" border=0 width="180" height="135" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Infant Room</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="366"><div>  <A NAME="toddler_program_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><IMG SRC="0bab4870.jpg" border=0 width="180" height="135" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Toddler Program</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 425 WIDTH="366"><div> Your little one will always feel safe and loved at In Loving Hands. Our program provides a warm, loving, and nurturing environment for children ages 0-24 months. We offer a variety of experiences, which provide the children the opportunity to develop visual and motor coordination, social awareness and language development. </div> <div> Your infant will build early language skills through engaging songs and stories as they begin to recognize voices, sounds and words. </div> <div> We will also engage your child in “exploration” activities such as:</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000006600.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Bright colorful play things that encourage exploration and new challenges</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000006600.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Fun activities for both large and small motor skill development</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000006600.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Theme based activities that stretch early imagination and interaction</div> <div> Your infant also has the opportunity to play with other babies to build friendships at the earliest stages in life.</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="default_infant_room_1.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="In Loving Hands Daycare Learning Cente"><U><IMG SRC="06d91170.jpg" border=0 width="145" height="23" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="366"><div> At In Loving Hands we believe in an environment that fosters a love of learning and a positive self image. </div> <div> Your toddler will thrive while enjoying creative play and interaction in a group setting that builds visual and verbal development, physical and artistic, expressive fun.</div> <div> Our Toddler Age Program Includes:</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000006600.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Language Development</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000006600.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Social Awareness</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000006600.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Reading Skills</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000006600.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Number Concepts</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000006600.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Arts & Crafts</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000006600.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Music & Story time</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000006600.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Large and Small Motor Development </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="default_toddler_program_1.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="In Loving Hands Daycare Learning Cente"><U><IMG SRC="06d91170.jpg" border=0 width="145" height="23" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 169 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="before___after_school_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><IMG SRC="0bfaf830.jpg" border=0 width="175" height="131" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> <IMG SRC="0c0af830.jpg" border=0 width="175" height="131" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Before & After School</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="366"><div>  <A NAME="summer_day_camp_1_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><IMG SRC="0beb4870.jpg" border=0 width="180" height="135" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Summer Day Camp</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 535 WIDTH="366"><div> At In Loving Hands we offer peace of mind to parents who require care for their elementary school age child before and after school. Parents drop off their child with us on their way to work and we will transport them to and from the local area schools. Our program offers a variety of activities that we feel promote life skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, creativity, leadership and sportsmanship. We offer homework assistance, arts and crafts, video games, library area, playground sports groups and many other activities. Computers are located at both of our child care centers to enhance our educational program and for your child’s enjoyment. During the summer this program becomes a summer day camp.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="default_summer_camp_1.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="In Loving Hands Daycare Learning Cente"><U><IMG SRC="06d91170.jpg" border=0 width="145" height="23" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="366"><div> Our Summer Camp Program begins at the end of school year and continues through to the beginning of school. We have a fun filled summer program for your children. We provide each parent with a summer calendar of events and offsite field trips at the beginning of program.</div> <div> At the center we enjoy fun activities in one of our big classroom designed just for school age children.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Field Trips listed below but not limited to:</B></div> <div> Movie Theater, Parks, Skating, MOSH Museum, Riley’s believe it or not, Swimming, Jacksonville Zoo, Adventure Landing, Vacation Bible School, DO-Art, St. Augustine Alligator Farm and many other adventures places. </div> <bR> <div> Arts & Crafts, foosball, (2) air hockey tables, (5) video games systems, big screen TV, (3)arcade games,</div> <div> Movies & Games (children have the opportunity to bring in their own movies and games on these days)</div> <div> Water Days: this includes wading pools, field games, sprinklers, bubbles and water balloon toss.</div> <div> The local Fire Department also visits us on this day to discuss fire safety, give tours of the equipment and trucks and to add more water to “Water Days”</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="default_summer_camp.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="In Loving Hands Daycare Learning Cente"><U><IMG SRC="06d91170.jpg" border=0 width="145" height="23" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="742" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 144 WIDTH="736"><div>  <A NAME="universal_pre_k_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#003366" FACE="Arial" ><IMG SRC="0cbb4870.jpg" border=0 width="180" height="135" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></FONT>  <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#660033" FACE="Arial" >Universal Pre-K</FONT></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 625 WIDTH="736"><div> The Universal Pre-K (UPK) program is a voluntary High Quality Educational Program for 4 year old children in Florida.  Every four-year old child in Florida shall be provided by the State a high quality pre-kindergarten learning opportunity in the form of an early childhood development and education program which shall be voluntary, high quality, free, and delivered according to professionally accepted standards. An early childhood development and education program means an organized program designed to address and enhance each child's ability to make age appropriate progress in an appropriate range of settings in the development of language and cognitive capabilities and emotional, social, regulatory and moral capacities through education in basic skills. Below is a quick “overview” of the program:</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000006600.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">This program allows us to help children adjust to the demands of school.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000006600.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Children need to have more than the basic abilities and knowledge in language and math.  They must have a broader underlying cognitive, social and emotional skills and the capacity to continue learning. They must learn to interact positively with others, pay attention, follow a teacher's directions, remember lessons they have been taught and practice what they have learned independently. School readiness also depends on their physical health.  Children with poor eyesight, hearing or undiagnosed learning disabilities will have a difficult time in school.  At this early age teachers can begin to recognize these problems and help parents address them.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000006600.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">This program affords parents of eligible children a choice among three program options:</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000006600.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">     A 540 Instructional-hour school year Pre-K program delivered by a private pre-kindergarten provider that has a director with a pre-kindergarten director credential, that has classes of at least 4 and not more than 18 students and that has at least one instructor for each class that holds at least a Child Development Associate (CDA) or equivalent state-approved credential and who completes 5-clock- hour courses in emergent literacy training.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000006600.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">      A 300 instructional hour summer Pre-K program delivered by a public or private pre-kindergarten provider that has classes of at least 4 and not more than 10 students and that has one Florida Certified teacher or instructor who holds a bachelor's or higher degree in specified early learning degree programs; or</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000006600.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">      If offered in a school district that meets class-size reduction requirements, a 540 instructional-hour school year Pre-K program delivered by a public school that has classes of at least 4 and not more than 18 students and that has at least one instructor who holds at least a CDA or equivalent state-approved credential and who completes a 5-clock-hour course in emergent literacy training.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 320 WIDTH="736"><div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000006600.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">This program teaches children the skills they need to learn to read, do math, and make progress in science and other areas.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000006600.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Research demonstrates that a high-quality pre-kindergarten program can substantially increase a child's chance of succeeding in school and in life. They are less likely to be held back a grade and less involved in crime and delinquency.  </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000006600.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Research shows that high-quality early education programs produce more advance language, math skills and social skills.  Studies indicate that key components of a quality program include </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000006600.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Positive interactions between teachers and children</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000006600.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Good communication - teachers and children listening to one another and teachers encouraging children to use reasoning and problem solving.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000006600.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Daily opportunities for language and reasoning, science math, block play, dramatic play, art and music.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000006600.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Teachers and staff who are well educated. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000006600.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Active parent involvement.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000006600.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Low child-staff ratios and small group sizes</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000006600.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Well-equipped facilities suited to the needs of preschool-age children.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000006600.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Sufficient toys, books and materials.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 193 WIDTH="736"><div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000006600.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Fun activities are a very important way for children to learn.  Play-time allows children to develop good behavior and social-emotional skills.   This also provides meaningful context to practice academic skills.  </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000006600.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">State-financed pre-K programs supplement the educational opportunities parents and families provide to preschoolers.  Pre-K provides additional educational opportunities in a group-learning environment. Pre-K gives families more options for educating their preschoolers but cannot substitute for the important roles parents and families play in a child's life. By talking with their preschooler parents help develop their language skills.  Parents can also enhance their child's literacy skills by reading to them.  </div> <bR> <div> At In Loving Hands we want to enrich your child's life with the skills he or she needs to meet the demands of Kindergarten.  We have trained teachers waiting to help your child's learning experiences begin!</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="default_universal_pre_k_1.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="In Loving Hands Daycare Learning Cente"><U><IMG SRC="06d91170.jpg" border=0 width="145" height="23" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#003366 WIDTH="175"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="2953" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="175" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>