As another extraordinary year closes, I thank you! Even though we face continued challenges, I have hope for the coming year and am sending you hopeful wishes. Read Mary’s full message!
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Despite extraordinary COVID-related challenges, our teachers are providing young children – during the most critical phase of their development – with engaging, play-based learning approaches. Our well-planned classroom environments are filled with the tools of play – blocks, sand, puzzles, dramatic play materials. Our nationally accredited Preschool Program has openings!
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Working with the Committee for Children, the developer of the Second Step social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum, Children's Village is launching a new out-of-school Second Step component and contributing to research to assess its efficacy.
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Caring, credentialed, committed teachers—many have taught at Children’s Village for decades. Play-based approaches fostering a love of learning. Welcoming, culturally responsive environment that respects and supports all families. Nutritious snacks and meals prepared on-site in our commercial kitchen. We provide this and more—as a nationally accredited, Keystone STARS 4 program, we continually seek the highest standard of excellence.
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Ten members of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Local 6066 spent a recent Sunday assembling 303 school bags – one for each of our preschool and school-age students -- brimming with supplies.
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Our Nutrition Program works to serve meals that not only are nutritious but represent the tastes, smells, traditions, and cultures of Children's Village families. Children often ask for their Children’s Village mealtime favorites at home!
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The visit allowed us to showcase the outstanding work our teachers and staff do every day to meet the needs of children and families, including those confronting economic challenges. Equally important, the visit provided a valuable opportunity to speak with officials about how early care and education policy plays out in Children's Village's day-to-day operations, especially during COVID-19.
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Yippee! It’s our birthday—and we would not have made it to our 45th without you! Thank you for sharing our commitment to high-quality early education and academic enrichment for all children!
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Thanks to a partnership with The Clay Studio, our school-age students are using the tactile medium of clay to nurture imagination, critical thinking, and persistence. The Clay Studio's professional teaching artists are leading lessons via Zoom on the basics of hand building with clay.
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Most Philadelphia families with children qualify for a new monthly payment of $250 or $300 per child starting in July.
The good news is that it’s really easy to receive! All families need to do is file their taxes, even if they don’t normally file or have no income. Learn more!
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Our teachers introduce children to all elements of a high-quality preschool curriculum, including literacy, math, science, and social studies. Teachers also nurture social-emotional development, especially critical for young learners ages 3, 4, and 5 years. The sessions are a combination of full class and small groups, and parents have the opportunity for one-on-one consultation with our certified teachers. Although it can never replace the powerful learning environment that our on-site program provides, during the COVID-19 crisis our Virtual Preschool Program with a Certified Teacher is a way to support children's development in the critical early learning years.
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Join in the May 19 noon-1pm virtual celebration of 2021 Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, with keynote speaker PA State Representative Patty Kim. Follow the link to register today!
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As Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month begins, we encourage you to read this story by Nydia Han, 6abc reporter and anchor, pictured above with her children and father last year. The article appeared in the May 2, 2021 issue of The Philadelphia Inquirer.
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Because we cannot welcome you to tour at this time, we are instead ‘opening the doors’ to you through photographs and a video clip (which is guaranteed to make you smile!) To give you a glimpse of our program in action, you'll find photos of children creating, discovering, learning, and playing!
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We need to stand together as a community to say there is no place fore hate. Not at Children’s Village. Not in Philadelphia. Not in our country. Please read Executive Director Mary Graham’s message to the Children’s Village community.
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Sim Loh, Family Partnership Coordinator, has been recognized by Philadelphia Mayor James Kenney for her tireless efforts to ensure a complete and accurate count in Philadelphia for the 2020 Census. We are so proud of Sim!
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The pandemic is shining a light on the vital role high-quality child care plays in ensuring that children, families, and the economy thrive. Economic recovery relies on stabilizing child care. Equally critical, public investments are needed to rebuild the system to ensure every child has access to high-quality care.
“Mary Graham remembers a few years ago when someone asked her why early childhood educators didn’t go on strike for a day to protest the industry’s low wages and reimbursement rates…” Read the full article from Chalkbeat.
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In our on-site and virtual classrooms, children are discovering, exploring, sharing, creating, and learning.
We would not have made it through this year without you and we are especially grateful.
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Today is #Giving Tuesday, a worldwide day of giving! Children’s Village reminds you there are many ways to give: VOLUNTEER IN YOUR COMMUNITY. DONATE. ADVOCATE.
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