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Our daily programs make learning fun!
Fun & Friends provides
development programs for children from six weeks to six years of age. We
stress rich learning experiences that stimulate children intellectually and give
them an opportunity to master skills while having fun. Children
participate at their own level, during both structured activities and free
playtime. Programs are geared to meet the physical, social, emotional and
educational needs of each child at his or hers own level of readiness and
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Programs:
For Infants and Toddlers
Fun & Friends specially designed
enrichment program gives children:
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Learning through curiosity, the sense of self and relationship |
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Eye,
hand, motor coordination through games, music, movement |
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Use
of naturally occurring daily activities and routines to guide learning
experiences |
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Self-help to foster independence and self mastery |
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Loving interaction with skilled caregivers |
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For preschoolers and
pre-kindergarten
Learning programs focuses on
individual readiness, self mastery and building of positive self image
in an atmosphere of acceptance and affection. Our preschool programs
include an integrated curriculum (Opening the World to Learning—OWL)
that is aligned to the Virginia state standards of learning (SOL) so
that our graduates are ready to excel in their local public schools.
These programs include:
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Pre-Reading and Pre-Math Skills leading to
mastery of basic skills |
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Science Centers that encourage exploration and
problem solving |
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Spanish introduction classes using materials
designed especially for this age group |
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Specialized activities in music, rhythm,
movement and gymnastics |
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Self help and mastery skills in personal
hygiene |
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Large muscle development through climbing,
tumbling, movement and gymnastics |
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Computer skills and technology awareness
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Arts & crafts, painting |
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Story telling and classroom library time
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Dramatic play |
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Computer play and computer games |
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Intergenerational Activities with the Senior's
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Parents want...and need...to be involved
Parental involvement is a key ingredient
in programs at Fun & Friends. We understand that working parents need to
meet a career demands and still be a part of their child's daily activities.
Our convenient location near the workplace enables parents to be both good
employees and to share in their child's day.
Parents are encouraged to drop
in for visits, share lunchtime or snack time with their child, or
participate in the lessons. We also keep parents informed of their
child's progress through daily reports, regularly scheduled
parent-teacher conferences and evaluation sessions.
Our
special programs make total child care a reality:
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Full-time
child care for Infants, toddlers, preschool and pre-kindergarten |
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Drop-in care
based on space availability |
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Art, music,
computer games and exercise |
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Special
child-centered programs...birthday parties, holiday celebrations, etc. |
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