WMU Children's Place Learning Center

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Summary

Contact Info

WMU Children's Place Learning Center
2210 Wilbur Avenue
Kalamazoo , MI  49008-5228
www.wmich.edu/childrensplace/

Tel: (269) 387-2277
Fax: (269) 387-2391

Director:
childrens-place@wmich.edu

Application Information

Applications accepted Once you are notified of available space within the center for your child(ren), and have signed your childcare agreement, you will receive an enrollment packet containing our parent handbook and the required enrollment forms. at this point, we will apply the $40 enrollment fee to your account. all completed forms and paperwork must be on record at the center no later than your child's first day of attendance. licensing rules dictate that children cannot attend the center without the appropriate paperwork on file. we must have your child's immunization record and completed physical on his/her first day of attendance. if you are awaiting a scheduled physical examination for your child, the coordinator can grant an extension up to the actual date of the scheduled physical only. we must have the immunization record and appointment date for the extension to be granted. please contact the coordinator if you are in need of an extension.

Key Statistics

Student/teacher ratio 10:1
Age cutoff for enrollment 1 years and 3 months
Extended day No

Survey Information

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Student/teacher ratio 10:1

Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children Yes

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

"If you ask family members raising any child to describe that child, you will likely find they each describe the child differently. Even siblings from the same family are unique to themselves in their personalities and stages of development. This is a critical point for families to consider when looking for childcare, and a significant difference when comparing WMU Children's Place Learning Center to other childcare centers in the Kalamazoo area.
Your child's style of learning is unique—and our individualized child-initiated learning curriculum and teaching philosophy tailors learning to each child rather than a "one size fits all" approach typical in childcare centers. WMU Children's Place provides developmentally appropriate activities that reflect your child's learning style. By offering variety, and a staff trained to assess and hone in on your child's developmental milestones, the learning process excels.
The Children's Place has a distinctive philosophy in childcare, with a focus on:
• Individualized Child-Initiated Learning
• Hands-on Experience
• Personal and Social Interaction
• Movement and Physical Development
"
Excerpted from the preschool's website



Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

"Toddlers Daily Schedule
7:00 am - 9:00 am Welcome, Breakfast, Learning Centers
9:00 am - 9:30 am Snack
9:30 am - 11:15 am Art, Sensory, Outdoor Play, Learning Centers
11:15 am - 12:00 pm Song time, Lunch, Circle Time
12:00 pm - 2:30 pm Rest Time
2:00 pm - 5:30 pm Learning Center, Snack, Outdoor Play
5:30 pm Center Closes
Daily Schedule(preschoolers)
7:00 am - 8:30 am Welcome, Breakfast
7:00 am - 11:00 am Learning Centers
9:45 am - 10:15 am Snack
11:00 am - 11:30 am Outside play
11:30 am - Noon Lunch
Noon - 1:00 pm Group time, Learning Centers
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Rest time
1:45 pm - 3:00 pm Quiet Learning Centers (for children who don't rest)
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Snack
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Outside play, Learning Centers
5:30 pm Center closes
"
Excerpted from the preschool's website

Curriculum & Teaching Approach



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Quality of Teaching



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Home School Connection



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Discipline, Health and Safety



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Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages Class Size Days Tuition
From 3 years to
5 years 		$158/Week
From 1 years 3 months to
3 years 		$182/Week

Extended Care

- This school does not have extended care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

Type of Care CCAMPIS* WMU Student WMU Faculty/Staff
Toddler-Weekly
(15 mos. & up) n/a $182 $182
Preschool &
School-age-Weekly n/a $158 $158 -

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: Once you are notified of available space within the center for your child(ren), and have signed your childcare agreement, you will receive an enrollment packet containing our parent handbook and the required enrollment forms. at this point, we will apply the $40 enrollment fee to your account. all completed forms and paperwork must be on record at the center no later than your child's first day of attendance. licensing rules dictate that children cannot attend the center without the appropriate paperwork on file. we must have your child's immunization record and completed physical on his/her first day of attendance. if you are awaiting a scheduled physical examination for your child, the coordinator can grant an extension up to the actual date of the scheduled physical only. we must have the immunization record and appointment date for the extension to be granted. please contact the coordinator if you are in need of an extension.

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: Preschool and school-age priority enrollment factors considered, in addition to the deadline enrollment dates and actual hours available, are: • Returning children • Siblings of currently enrolled children • WMU student parents • WMU faculty and staff parents • Community parents Enrollment is restricted to the maximum licensing capacity for each age group and the hourly demand for child care, with priority determined by the date of application. Waiting list. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability  

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 1 years and 3 months to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips



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