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WELCOME
Our objective is to provide an atmosphere in which your child may grow physically, intellectually, socially and emotionally by providing developmentally appropriate learning experiences. Our philosophy is that children learn by hands-on sensorial experiences and by interacting with their environment, peers and resource people. Children learn to respect and acknowledge differences in abilities and talents, and value each person for their strengths. Teachers are facilitators in a learning environment. The role of the teacher is to facilitate interactions among children to provide opportunities for development of self-esteem, social competence and intellectual growth. Our center is a non-profit organization that is sponsored by the Liberty Christian Church. LCCEEC is accredited by NAEYC's National Academy of Early Childhood programs. We are licensed by the Missouri Department of Health to provide care for fifty children ages two through seven years. Enrollment forms are available once the child is accepted into the program. A child is considered enrolled when all of the required forms are on file at the center. The center is an equal opportunity provider. Applications for enrollment are considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability or any other basis prohibited by law. |
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HISTORY
Mart Morey, wife of Rev. Don Morey, was the organizer and first director of the Liberty Christian Church Early Education Center, which opened August 1972, with three children. This local outreach was a response to the need of working parents for a dependable, well-planned program of care and early education with a Christian influence for children. The Early Education Center became a reality with donations from individuals and groups within the church together with assistance from the community, which welcomed the first church-sponsored child care center in Liberty. Volunteers contributed nearly nine hundred hours in setting up the center. The Early Education Center is sponsored by the Liberty Christian Church and serves the community as a non-profit organization. It is licensed by the Missouri Department of Health Bureau of Child Care for fifty children and operates in full-day sessions, five days per week. Trained early childhood educators, working together with parents, offer a program of activities designed to facilitate the physical, cognitive, and social development of children two through seven years of age. |
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PHILOSOPHY
We believe in developmentally appropriate practice which means simply that educators need to think first about the developmental needs of the child and then create an environment. The environment is prepared in such a way that, as the child interacts within it, he or she is prompted toward sensory experiences, experimentation and arrival at conceptual conclusions. Included with the creation of environment, we also believe in the power of play. Children at play are actively involved in creating themes, exploring and establishing environments, solving problems and developing shared ideas. Active learning takes advantage of children's natural desire to move and touch. We organize the classroom environment to promote active learning in which children use all their senses to make discoveries. Children thrive when they have opportunities every day to make choices in their learning. Children use materials and equipment in far more creative and innovative ways than we could ever plan and they use the materials in ways that meet their own developmental needs. Young children tend to be more involved with the process than they are with the end product or result. That is why, instead of a craft project, we have bland paper, scissors, paint, markers, glue and a variety of other materials to choose from that are available in our classrooms. Our art projects focus upon the process the child chooses rather than the end result. The outdoor environment is an extension of the classroom. Daily, outdoor play is a relaxing, stress-reducing, tension relieving part of the day and a time when development and learning take place. It is healthy for children and required by state regulations that the children are taken out daily. The exception is during extreme weather conditions. The preceding beliefs are meant to share ideas, not to limit new ideas. We try to create a safe environment but try not to create a restrictive environment with too many rules. To create a quality program for the children our ideas need to grow and change. If you have any questions or concerns regarding any of the information, please feel free to ask. We encourage new ideas and suggestions so please discuss with the staff any thoughts you may have. |
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GOALS
Goal 1: To build positive, trusting relationships with our children, families and co-workers. Goal 2: To plan and manage a developmentally appropriate program. Goal 3: To provide activities and routine to promote children's development and learning. Goal 4: To participate in training to continue learning about children, families and the field of early childhood education. Goal 5: To be respectful, ethical and maintain professional standards. Goal 6: To advocate by educating and working with the community regarding the need for high standards and quality programs for young children. |
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PARENT INVOLVEMENT
Parents are welcome in the program at all times. Our teachers would like to work together with the families by establishing and maintaining two-way communication to build trust, mutual understanding and to ensure that children's learning and developmental needs are being met. An annual family survey will be distributed to obtain information from our parents so that we may continually improve the center's program. At Liberty Christian Church Early Education Center, we recognize our parents as the most important adults in their child's life. We strive to create a partnership built on mutual respect between parents and teachers. We encourage daily communications between parents and center staff. Our doors are open to parents at all times. Parent's attitudes and involvement play a big role in a child's education. You are encouraged to communicate with the staff in any way that will enhance the progress of your child. When a parent has a question or a concern, the procedure for seeking a solution is as follows:
We do our best to provide your child with a safe physical environment and an atmosphere where he or she can feel both secure and free to grow at his or her own pace under our love and guidance. You can help us achieve these goals by giving us your comments, suggestions and daily involvement. We are looking forward to working with you. Please call 816-781-7654 anytime you would like to set up a consultation with your child's teacher or director. |
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TEACHERS AND CURRICULUM
Our teachers recognize that young children are active learners. The curriculum engages children actively in the learning process, provides a variety of developmentally appropriate learning experiences and encourages children to pursue their own interests. The teachers are experienced in working with children. Each child is perceived as an individual and the teaching is aimed toward the diverse levels of understanding and maturity within the group. Our teachers further their professional educational development by attending conferences and workshops for early childhood educators. Each member of our teaching staff meets and exceeds the training hours and licensing standards as defined by the State of Missouri. The children are introduced to music, art, stories and pre-academics through group and independent developmentally appropriate activities. Emphasis is on developing a positive self-concept and the refinement of fine and gross motor skills, social skills, and language development. Parent/Teacher conferences are held at least once a year and at other times, as needed, to discuss children's progress, accomplishments and difficulties at home and at the program. |