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Niles, MI
Childrens Center

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Telephone: (269) 683-0405  · Website: www.thechildrenscenterinc.com/

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The Children's Center
210 Main Street
Niles, MI  49120

http://www.thechildrenscenterinc.com/

Tel: (269) 683-0405

Director: Mary Wardlaw : Owner
thechildrenscenter@sbcglobal.net

Admissions Director:
Laurie Vergon

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General Approach to Learning

Checked Play-based with some structure

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School Philosophy and Mission

"The Center provides a state-licensed, high quality program, offering pre-school programs and/or full-day child care under the direction of a well-qualified staff. All staff members are carefully scr...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

"Planning: We come together in our circle area with a time of sharing, calendar, counting, Bible time, prayer and an introduction to the theme and special opportunities of the day. Here the children ...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition

Ages From 2 years to
3 years 36 months
Days: 2 day(s) a week
9:00 am- 11:30 am
Tuition: $70/Month

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Key Statistics

Extended day No
School year Year round program
Total enrollment 60
Student/teacher ratio1:10
Age cutoff for enrollment2 months

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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care


Infant/Toddler Rate Child Care Weekly Rates: $160 per week
full Time over 30 hours per week.. ............... $125.00 per week
Part time under 30 hours per week............... $80.00 per...
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Application Information

Applications accepted While child is in utero, upon birth, after a face-to-face meeting at the school
Acceptance criteria: First-come basis

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Trace around your child's foot, with shoe on, on a piece of white construction paper or card stock. Have child cut out the shoe print and add a spooky face. Glue it to a popsicle stick and you have a ghost stick puppet!

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