Preschool & Daycare
FALL 2024 - ENROLLMENT IS OPEN
760-365-9049
school@vcchapel.org
Overview.
Valley Community Chapel Preschool & Daycare of Yucca Valley is a licensed Child Care Center open to students ages 2 to 12 years old. We offer a comprehensive preschool and full-time daycare. Our program provides families with the flexibility they need in securing part-time or full-time care for their children in an environment they can trust.
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Purpose.
The purpose of our preschool and daycare is to provide a Christian environment where your child can be nurtured and educated. We incorporate Biblical principals and Christian love in all we do. In fact, our school's motto is "Love Grows Here." We are committed to assisting you with the growth and development of your child(ren) from a comprehensive point of view: This includes physically, emotionally, socially, creatively, intellectually and spiritually.
Our staff has been carefully chosen to reflect our philosophy and goals. Each member is trained in Early Childhood Education and meets state requirements for working in a licensed child care center. Each staff member is dedicated to creating an atmosphere of love and care for your child. Our staff participates in a continuous program of in-service training and seeks to stay informed of Early Childhood educational needs in an effort to support and serve our families and students.
Philosophy.
We base our philosophy of childcare on the Christian principals laid out for us in the Word of God – the Bible. We believe that each child is a special gift from God and should be treated with love as modeled by Jesus Christ. That's why our school's slogan is "Love Grows Here”. We believe that:
Each child is unique and therefore early learning should be developmentally appropriate and based on each child’s individual needs and abilities. An early childhood education program should provide an environment where children are safe to develop to their fullest potential physically, emotionally, socially, creatively, intellectually and spiritually. Early childhood care and education is a joint ministry that involves the school, the church, the staff, the family, and the child.
Our school is also in compliance with the highest standards laid out by local, county and state requirements. VCC Preschool operates as an integral entity of Valley Community Chapel who, as the main body of the over-all operation, has the ultimate responsibility of insuring this compliance.
Goals.
The goal of VCC Preschool is to provide a Christian environment where the whole child can be nurtured and educated. God and His love for us are not just limited to “Bible time" but are included in all areas of study throughout the day. Our primary goals are to provide:Opportunities for Christian growth through Bible stories, songs, and Chapel time.Activities for the child that help build a positive foundation for future social, physical and academic interests.Opportunities to develop self-esteem and self-confidence.Time for children to work and play cooperatively and develop social relationships.
Lisa Baldwin
Preschool & Daycare Director
About Our Director.
Lisa Baldwin has started our school back in 2001. She has a persistent need to meet the needs of each child and has a heart to see each one grow in knowledge and love. Lisa also has a love for her staff and wants to make sure that we have the best team possible to serve our students.
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PRESCHOOL & SCHOOL AGE SUMMER CAMP 2024
Click on the PROGRAM INFORMATION links for details.
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PROGRAM SESSIONS
We offer two, four weeks sessions, for a total of eight weeks. Choose either one or both four weeks sessions.SESSION 1: June 10th - July 5th
SESSION 2: July 15th - August 9th(Note: We will be closed July 8th-12th.)
PROGRAM COST
$950/SESSION
(Due the first week day of each session. Pro-rating is not available.)REGISTRATION
There is a $20 non-refundable registration fee per student.
We offer a 20% discount, on the lessor tuition, for siblings enrolled at the same time, either preschool or school age camp.
WHAT YOUR CAMPER WILL DO
• Start with a healthy breakfast at 7:15am
• Daily interactive Bible lessons
• Circle time
• Learning centers
• Indoor and outdoor play time... with lots of “splashing fun”
• Stories, art, games, music movement
• Occasional afternoon moviesWHAT YOUR CAMPER WILL BRING
Here are some tips to make sure your camper comes prepared for the many activities of the day.
• Wear waterproof sunscreen
• Play clothing appropriate for getting a little wet
• Hat or sunglasses (optional)
• Bring a lunch, include an ice pack (On Fridays we offer an optional special lunch for $5)
• If your child will be napping, please bring a crib sheet and small throw blanket each week which will be taken home and washed each weekend.WATER PLAY/WADING POOL DAYS
Every Friday, we will have a water play day! We might use the wading pools, make our slides into water slides, or just have fun with our water tables and water play toys. Here are some tips to make sure your camper comes prepared for the many activities of water play day.
• Wear swim suit under clothes and bring a towel
• Apply waterproof sunscreen before child gets to camp
• Please have your child wear water shoes, they cannot be in bare feet or flip flops, even in the pools.PLEASE BE SURE YOUR CHILD’S NAME IS ON EVERY ITEM BROUGHT TO CAMP
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PROGRAM INFORMATION
We offer two, four weeks sessions, for a total of eight weeks. Choose either one or both four weeks sessions.
SESSION 1: June 10th - July 5th
SESSION 2: July 15th - August 9th(Note: We will be closed July 8th-12th.)
PROGRAM COST
$750/SESSION
(Due the first week day of each session. Pro-rating is not available.)REGISTRATION
There is a $20 non-refundable registration fee per student.
We offer a 20% discount, on the lessor tuition, for siblings enrolled at the same time, either preschool or school age camp.
WHAT YOUR CAMPER WILL DO
We start the day with a healthy breakfast at 7:15am. Campers will keep up on their reading and writing skills through group book reading, journaling and personal reading time. They’ll also participate in:
• Daily interactive Bible lessons
• Crafts, archery, cooking, woodworking
• Group games (be prepared to get wet!)
• Recreation time (includes Xbox, Wii/Nintendo, board games, art center, table games such as basketball, ping pong, foosball )
• Afternoon movie time
• Swimming pool field trips (see below)
• Weekly trips to the camp “store.” Campers will earn Camp J.A.M. Bucks for awesome behavior and Bible verse memorization that they can spend at the “camp store” each Friday.WHAT YOUR CAMPER WILL BRING
Here are some tips to make sure your camper comes prepared for the many activities of the day.
• Wear waterproof sunscreen
• Clothing appropriate for getting a little wet in. Some children like to leave a bag with their water play clothes and a towel at camp
• Wear appropriate shoes for play and getting wet in
• Bring a water bottle
• Bring a lunch, include an ice pack (On Fridays we offer an optional special lunch for $5) see sign up
• Hat or sunglasses (optional)
• Age appropriate book for personal reading time
• A composition book for journalingPOOL FIELD TRIPS
Every Wednesday, we’ll go to the Yucca Valley High School pool. Each camper must have a permission slip on file for pool days. Here are items to bring and other tips:
• $5 cash for pool entrance and gas money
• Wear swim suit under clothes on pool days, bring a towel, and change of clothing (optional)
• Apply waterproof sunscreen before child gets to camp, also bring some for reapplication
• Swim vests for non-swimmers will be provided by the pool lifeguards
• If required by current CA law, child must have a booster seat (under 8 yrs. old & under 80 pounds)New details coming soon!