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Helping Families Succeed... |
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| Research shows that in order for kids to succeed, in school and later on in life, they must be healthy, have a positive self-image, and be able to get along with others. Children need supportive and caring families. |
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| In the Early Childhood Education Program, the staff supports child development by strengthening the parent-child relationship. |
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| The Early Childhood Education Program also provides services that enhance development of children through educational, health, nutritional, and other services. |
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| Which Families are Eligible? |
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| The Early Childhood Education Program offers services to children and families that meet certain eligibility requirements. |
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Requirements include:
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- Child's age (birth through five years) |
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- Prenatal mothers |
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- Child's developmental needs |
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- Family needs and income |
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- School attendance area | |
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| Home Visits with Caring Staff |
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| Staff members visit families who have child(ren) from birth to age 5, developing relationships that help kids and family members in a variety of ways: |
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Child development activities focus on gross motor, fine motor, and social/emotional, cognitive, and language development. |
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Early literacy includes sharing a book during each home visit. |
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Family partnerships |
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- Goal planning |
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- Adult education including GED, ESL, and computer classes |
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- Community resources | |
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Health |
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- Health and safety |
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- Mental wellness |
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- Dental information |
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- Nutrition and diet | | |
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| Quality Child Care |
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| Quality Preschool Program |
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| Early Childhood Preschool programs are designed to meet the needs of children ages 3 to 5. |
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| Children benefit in so many ways, including: |
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Highly qualified, educated staff specifically trained to work with preshool-age children in school-readiness skills. |
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Positive classroom experience |
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- Social/emotional skills development |
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- Language development |
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- Gross- and fine-motor development |
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- Literacy through reading and writing |
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- School-readiness skills |
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- Staff-family partnerships | | |
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The Early Childhood Education Program is designed for typically
developing children and children with disabilities. |
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Fullana Learning Center
220 North Grant Avenue
Fort Collins, Coolorado 80521
970-490-3160 |
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Barton Early Childhood Center
703 East Prospect Road
Fort Collins, Colorado 80521
970-490-3204 |
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