Mama Tigger and I took a look at an Easter Seals childcare center last Friday. We think we found the place to take care of Tigger, and the waiting list is only 6 months!
It seems that the further you get from downtown, the easier it is to get in to places. Fortunately for us, Easter Seals is only 5 blocks from our house! Convenience - check.
They cater to both typical and special needs children, careful to keep classrooms mixed to ensure all are able to learn from each other. Unique opportunity for Tigger to learn something not all kids get to experience - check.
We learned about NAEYC accreditation from my friend Wendy. Easter Seals happens to be the first and only place we visited that is accredited. They have a few standards that can only help in creating a good environment. Higher standards than your average childcare center - check.
And the clincher for me - everything in the place is bilingual. Anywhere something is posted, written, etc., it is in both English and Spanish. The center is north of our house, which is a predominantly Hispanic area. Many of the families speak only Spanish. Exposure to another language & culture - check!
So, we are on the list. It's interesting how we have heard very little about this place - none of the folks we have spoken with about daycare in the city mentioned it, no mentions on the message boards. More due diligence is needed, but I think both Mama Tigger and I feel like the search is over... Yeah!
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
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2 comments:
Thanks for updating the blog!!! I'm so glad you found what you were looking for. Your child (children) will be so blessed. Can't wait to see you both and also to TELL THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS!!!!!!
Grandma-to-be in VA
That's great that you guys have found a place for little Tigger!
I have heard of Easter Seals. I didn't know they had childcare centers though. They do early childhood intervention (ECI) for babies (up to 36 months old) who have developmental delays or disabilities. My co-worker has an Easter Seals member help them with her little boy who is/was a little delayed with eating, walking and speech.
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