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		<title>Tommy Tinkers, Too</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tommy Tinkers, Too, is dedicated to providing high quality child care in a safe and secure environment.  We offer part time and full time [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Tommy Tinkers, Too, is dedicated to providing high quality child care in a safe and secure environment.  We offer part time and full time scheduling opportunities.  We have Infant, Toddler, Preschool and Before &#038; After School Programs. Our programs are focused on social and emotional development of children ages 6 weeks through elementary school.  We have always prided ourselves in operating licensed facilities in full compliance with all government rules and regulations. We are a locked door facility with security cameras through out, bright and airy classrooms, and a fenced in playground.</p>
<p>We are a &#8220;hands-on&#8221; learning center.  While we introduce colors, shapes, numbers, letters and general academic material, our number one priority is making a child feel successful.  We offer many opportunities throughout the day for any child to achieve this goal.  For example, arts and crafts activities, circle time, story time, outside play, structured group play, outside programs brought in from the community and various listening activities.</p>
<p>Once a child believes in him/herself-anything is possible!</p>
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		<title>Zion Lutheran School</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2010 18:12:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are a private Christian Preschool located within our church building, serving children ages 2yrs &#8211; 4yrs. Children transition about every 20-30 minutes into new [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We are a private Christian Preschool located within our church building, serving children ages 2yrs &#8211; 4yrs. Children transition about every 20-30 minutes into new activities which include music, art, recess, bathroom as a class, snack, free choice play and many others according to age. We utilize 10 classrooms in the 1st floor of our church and have a large enclosed playground.</p>
<p>Our philosophy is to provide a non-judgmental Christian environment of acceptance of all people. We incorporate teachings of Jesus within our curriculum; our program also focuses on developing social skills.</p>
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		<title>Windsor Christian Preschool</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[From the web: Windsor Christian Preschool is a ministry of the Windsor Baptist Church located in Upper Uwchland, Pennsylvania. Our purpose is to provide a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>From the web:</em> Windsor Christian Preschool is a ministry of the Windsor Baptist Church located in Upper Uwchland, Pennsylvania. Our purpose is to provide a non-denominational Christian education and developmental program for our preschool students.</p>
<p>Our philosophy here at Windsor Christian Preschool is to provide a safe and pleasant environment where 3-5 year old children can assemble, work, learn, and play in an atmosphere predominated by love and sharing with others. This atmosphere of unwavering Christian love  and trust will introduce school as a happy place outside the home.</p>
<p>We strive to develop the child intellectually, socially, physically, and spiritually through structured instruction. Our preschool operates as a non-profit, non-discriminatory organization. We encourage parent participation in the classroom on a regular basis to observe their child interacting in the classroom and to share learning experiences with their child outside the home.</p>
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		<title>Willistown Country Day School</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2010 05:45:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[From the web: The prepared environment of the classroom lets the child absorb the world about him through work with a wide variety of materials. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>From the web:</em> The prepared environment of the classroom lets the child absorb the world about him through work with a wide variety of materials.  The first of these are the many practical life activities where, through concentration and practice, the child develops good habits of work that are the foundation of his later education.  He learns how to focus on a project: get needed materials, use them and complete the task, and return everything to its place on the shelves.</p>
<p>Pouring, washing, arranging &#8211; all with an eye to detail &#8211; help the young child to establish order, not only physically but also, psychically.  Sense of order is the first step in developing skills needed for later classification work in the elementary grades.  The importance of these practical life skills cannot be overemphasized.</p>
<p>Willistown Country Day Montessori Schools&#8217; Elementary Program is built on the rich foundation the child has experienced during his 2 to 6 year period. When he was in Pre-school/Kindergarten he wanted to know WHAT; he wanted to know WHERE. He wanted the facts about his environment The first through sixth grade student is different. He has gathered facts in his early &#8220;absorbent period.&#8221; During his early years he built extensive awareness of the world around him. Now he wants to know HOW AND WHY. He wants to find out how one thing relates to another. He wants to see relationships. This elementary school child has entered a new plane of development and unlike the unconscious absorption he first experienced from birth to six, his second mental growth period is one of a conscious will that leads him to explore intriguing relationships in all disciplines.</p>
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		<title>The Whole Child Learning Center, Inc.</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2010 05:39:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[From the web: At the Whole Child Learning Center we know what it is like to leave your precious children in the hands of others. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>From the web:</em> At the Whole Child Learning Center we know what it is like to leave your precious children in the hands of others. We provide a warm, loving, and secure environment for children from 6 weeks to 12 years of age. We believe in working together as a team so that we may provide your children with the tools needed for success and for the continuation of the love and guidance needed for their future. We believe that working together with parents to link home and school is of utmost importance in meeting the needs of your child as an individual.</p>
<p>The Whole Child Learning Center will exceed your expectations by providing a safe and secure environment, High Reach Learning curriculum, experienced teachers, enrichment programs, competitive rates, and so much more. We will assist your child in reaching a high level of self-confidence and provide the tools needed to achieve their dreams. All of this is done through the use of fun and engaging hands on learning activities that will keep your child excited about learning. We look forward to you joining our family!</p>
<p>We provide care for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years of age. We offer 2, 3, 4 and 5-day programs. Transportation is provided by the Twin Valley School District from our center to the Twin Valley Elementary Center.</p>
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		<title>Westminster&#8217;s Preschool</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The purpose of our program is to support families in their child-rearing efforts by providing a program that promotes a loving, Christian and safe environment [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The purpose of our program is to support families in their child-rearing efforts by providing a program that promotes a loving, Christian and safe environment in which young children are enabled to develop socially, intellectually, emotionally and physically, as well as encouraged in their development of faith.</p>
<p>We use 6 classrooms, two learning center rooms, a large multipurpose area, playground and an office. These areas are part of the Christian Education Area for Westminster Presbyterian Church.</p>
<p>Our program includes circle time, outside or indoor play, learning center time, snack, music and movement, chapel time, crafts, kindergarten readiness activities, cooking, computer.</p>
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		<title>West Grove Area Daycare Center, Inc.</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2010 04:53:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are committed to promoting social and physical growth, and to providing life experiences that will positively impact children’s abilities to think, reason, acquire and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We are committed to promoting social and physical growth, and to providing life experiences that will positively impact children’s abilities to think, reason, acquire and apply knowledge. We follow the PA standards and use developmentally appropriate practices by providing children with hands-on experiences and we support the independent search for knowledge through play.</p>
<p>We offer full-time services offered as well as flexible half day, full day care. We serve infants 3 months through children entering 6th grade.</p>
<p>WGADC is a non-profit center providing affordable, flexible, quality childcare to families in the Southern Chester County area. We recognize that each child is an individual and that children are creative and feel a need to succeed. We respect the individual needs of children, foster a caring and creative environment and emphasize the social, emotional, physical and intellectual development of each child.</p>
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		<title>West Chester University Children’s Center</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[From the web: Our program provides a variety of developmentally appropriate learning experiences for the preschool child in group and individualized instruction. A structured schedule [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>From the web:</em> Our program provides a variety of developmentally appropriate learning experiences for the preschool child in group and individualized instruction. A structured schedule allows for active and quiet play, large and small group interactions, and inside and outside experiences. Activities are designed to encourage creativity, experimentation, and problem-solving; to develop independence; and, to foster a positive self-image.</p>
<p>Learning through hands-on exploration occurs in discovery centers, including creative art, math and science, blocks/construction, dramatic play, manipulatives, computers, library and listening area, and sand/water play. Weekly programs outside of the Center environment include Music Education and Physical Education. These programs are supervised by a faculty member and implemented by the students registered in the University courses.</p>
<p>Campus resources incorporated into the curriculum are the University library, swimming pool, playing fields, gymnasium, video theater and cafeteria. Field trips off-campus are provided for children ages four years and up.</p>
<p>The Center&#8217;s philosophy is to provide a warm and nurturing environment that promotes the individual development of each child in the areas of social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth. Self-esteem is viewed as a fundamental goal and is encouraged through positive reinforcement, decision making and self help opportunities. Caring teachers provide a setting allowing for experimentation, diverse experiences for learning, and opportunities for spontaneous play. The Center recognizes that children learn as they investigate, explore and experiment with their environment.</p>
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		<title>West Chester Playschool</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[From the web: West Chester Playschool, Inc., is a non-profit preschool, operated and administered by parents. Families combine their talents, along with certified teachers, and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>From the web:</em> West Chester Playschool, Inc., is a non-profit preschool, operated and administered by parents. Families combine their talents, along with certified teachers, and work together to create a better school environment for their children. Parents assist in the classroom, as well as in the development of the Playschool&#8217;s programs and policies.</p>
<p>We offer a variety of fun-filled classes for your two-, three- or four-year-old, plus an aftercare program for kindergarteners. Your child can flexibly participate in our additional programs (Early Care, Late Care, Lunch, Playtime, and Enrichment) as often as you wish.</p>
<p>Because a cooperative program creates a learning environment for all those involved, many advantages are offered to children, parents and teachers. For the children, the opportunity to know different people — other children their own age with whom they can identify, parents other than their own, and teachers who guide them in supervised play and learning experiences. For the parents, a new appreciation of their own child as a separate person. Parents gain insight into their tasks as parents, and with the teacher become co-workers in the educational task of supporting the child in developing his/her own talents and in gaining self-confidence. For the teachers, a broadened professional insight by working closely with parents as well as the children, and greater skill in leadership through group techniques that invite teamwork and leadership from others.</p>
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		<title>West Chester Nazarene Christian School &amp; Day Care</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[From the web: West Chester Nazarene Christian School is a ministry of West Chester Church of the Nazarene, committed to the teaching and nurturing of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>From the web:</em> West Chester Nazarene Christian School is a ministry of West Chester Church of the Nazarene, committed to the teaching and nurturing of children in Christian atmosphere. Equal value is placed on all aspects of a child’s growth and development: mental, social, emotional, physical and spiritual. We believe in and seek to provide a healthy loving environment where each child can grow to his/her fullest potential.</p>
<p>Our Christian Education program provides each child with these age-appropriate skills: to make sound decisions, to create and strengthen family and community ties, to establish moral and ethical beliefs, to strengthen motor development, to develop self discipline and self control and to understand God from a healthy, Christian perspective. The child’s home, church and school experiences are all vital and important in providing a foundation for life. Recognizing that the home is the primary source of nurture, the West Chester Nazarene Christian School seeks to work with the parents to provide the kind of foundation that will help develop a meaningful, constructive lifestyle – one which includes a daily walk with God.</p>
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