Preschool and Child Care Center

  Classroom Information

effective January 1, 2009

Cougars: 2 months to crawling

Infants in this classroom, are on individual schedules and we strive to cater to your child’s personal time clock. Mealtimes, Diaper Changes, “Floor Time” and Naps happen continuously throughout the day according to your child’s personal schedule. Our teachers take the time to snuggle, laugh, cuddle and give loving attention to your child all day long. Developmentally appropriate activities (such as rolling over, sitting up and crawling) are encouraged with each child’s developmental stage in mind. 

Pumas: "Crawlers"

(8-9-10 month olds )  

As your child gets older and moves into the Puma room, a more scheduled routine is slowly introduced for mealtimes and morning and afternoon napping. This transitional room sees many developmental changes; crawling to walking, bottles of formula to sippy cups of milk, 2 naps (or more) a day, down to only 1, and moving from baby food to solid foods. 

Pollywogs: 1 year olds   
The Pollywogs work on individual skills, such as gross & fine motor development, speech, and independence, through developmentally appropriate activities that explore all five senses: touch, taste, sight, smell, hearing. Each child’s individual accomplishments are celebrated on a daily basis.

Bear Cubs: 2 year olds

    Teachers in these classrooms stay on their feet, providing high-energy, age appropriate activities which support two year old growth and development. Circle and Story time are introduced and children participate in classroom centers including Music and Art. These activities will introduce structure and routine. We work on fine and gross motor skills, problem solving, environmental awareness, social skills and self-awareness. We also guide children in learning impulse control and coping with conflicts.

Coyotes: 3 year olds

The Coyotes work on Preschool readiness skills through developmentally appropriate activities that explore nature, science, pre-writing, pre-reading, social skills and problem solving. A child’s Resiliency is supported through daily activities and monitored through The Work Sampling assessment tool.

Planned activities include:

Circle Time,  Small Group/Kindergarten Readiness Group, Meal times/Snacks and Lunch, Large Muscle and Outdoor Play, Music, Naptime, Center Time, Art Center, Block Center, Dramatic Play/Housekeeping Center, Literacy Center, Manipulative Center…Table Toys, Science Center, Sensory Tub/ Water Tub / Play dough Table and Family Culture.

Mustangs: 4-6 year olds

Pre- Kindergarten
The Mustangs participate in age appropriate activities to encourage and facilitate Kindergarten readiness. We work on pre- reading, pre- writing, pre-math, fine and gross motor skills, problem solving, environmental awareness (science), social skills and self-awareness. We also guide children to learn impulse control, and how to cope with conflicts.

  The children participate in a wide variety of teacher-planned and child- directed activities each day, along with having free choices during center time. Scheduled activities include but are not limited to:

Circle Time, Small Group/Kindergarten Readiness Group, Meal times/Snacks and Lunch, Large Muscle and Outdoor Play, Music, Naptime, Center Time, Art Center, Block Center, Dramatic Play/Housekeeping Center, Literacy, & Manipulative Center  

Our qualified staff strives to:

• Provide warmth, affection and unconditional acceptance of each child

• Know and follow the interests of each child

• Allow each child to move at his/her own pace

• Maintain a relaxed atmosphere

• Accept and plan for individual differences

• Provide many sensory experiences using a wide variety of materials

• Allow for independent thinking and discovering

• Provide nutritious meals and table etiquette

Ages of Children Accepted:

Young Tracks is licensed for and accepts children for enrollment from two months through six years of age.

OPEN ADMISSION POLICY:

 Young Tracks, Inc. welcomes all children regardless of race, color, sex, age, religion or national origin, in accordance with Federal Law and US Dept of Agriculture policy. Children must meet our age requirements prior to admission.  Children with disabilities will be considered on an individual basis depending upon the capacity of our staff to accommodate their need. As we strive to serve at least 51% low and moderate-income families, Children on the Child Care Assistance Program are welcome.

Assessment Tools used at Young Tracks 

Our Infant and Toddler classrooms do ongoing developmental assessments using The OUNCE Scale and meet with parents at least twice yearly to discuss achievements, accomplishments, and goals.

Both Preschool classrooms support each child's resiliency throughout their daily activities and are monitored through The Work Sampling assessment tool, this tool is designed to be shared with parents and to follow a child's development into Kindergarten. 

Mealtimes

   Breakfast, Lunch, & an afternoon snack are served daily. We are participants in the Colorado Adult and Child Food Program and follow those guidelines regarding nutrition, menu planning, and food service. 

http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/ps/cacfp/index.html

    During the summer months we ask that the children in the 2 preschool classrooms provide their own lunches from home.

Young Tracks Inc is a Qualistar rated school. http://www.qualistar.org/

                                      

Contact Information:                         Kim Martin,  Executive Director                                                   Elizabeth Ann Mayer,  Assistant Director     Telephone: (970) 879-5790   FAX: (970) 879-3654   Mailing Address: 1647 Mid-Valley Drive Steamboat Springs, CO 80477   Email: General Information: Kim@youngtracks.com   Young Tracks Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and provider Bilingual translator may be available if necessary

Schedules subject to change without notice.

Last modified: 09/09/09