CHILD CARE AND AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS



CHILD CARE AND AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY/MANHATTAN

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|Often Asked Child Care Questions |CHILD CARE CENTERS |

| |AT K-STATE |

|When selecting child care, you may want to visit, look and listen, asking |Early Childhood Education Center |

|yourself some of the following questions: |at the Hoeflin Stone House |

| |K-State Campus |

|Who will care for your child? What are the caregiver's qualifications? |1701 N. Manhattan Avenue |

|Are the adults warm, understanding, accepting of children? |Administrator: Mary DeLuccie, Ph.D. |

|Do they know first-aid and emergency procedures, provide appealing and nutritious| |

|meals and snacks? |Part-day inclusive preschool program (3-5 years) |

|Are there enough adults to meet children's needs? |LuAnn Hoover, Program Director (lhoover@humec.ksu.edu) |

| |532-5662 |

|Are the daily activities provided for the children appropriate for them? |Nationally Accredited and licensed: 24 |

|Is it a busy, happy place? |M-TH 8:30-11:30 AM or 12:30-3:30PM |

|Is there plenty of uncluttered space, study and play equipment, a variety of play|Extended Hours: Monday-Friday |

|materials? |7:45AM-12:15PM or 12:30-5:00PM |

|Is time given for individual attention? |Snacks provided |

| |Special Features |

|What is the facility like? |Part of K-State School of Family Studies and Human Services |

|Is there a place where children can play indoors and outdoors, express |Part-time care only |

|themselves, get along with others, satisfy their curiosity? |Computers included |

| |A fully inclusive preschool program including children who have sensory and |

|Do you and the potential child care provider share a common approach to |health impairments and developmental delays |

|childcare? |Therapy services provided on-site by USD #383 |

|Is there an open door policy? |SRS approved |

|Is the discipline policy, attitudes about toilet training, feed and eating |Teacher education/research facility for early childhood education majors |

|patterns consistent with yours? |Full-day early education services (6weeks-5years) |

|Are fees and financial assistance clear? |Sally Meyer, Program Director (skmeyer@humec.ksu.edu) |

| |532-3532 |

|[pic] |Nationally accredited and licensed 48 |

| |8 children 6 weeks-2years |

|Information from Child Care in Manhattan 10/93 and Considerations in the |10 children 2 to 3 years old |

|Child-care Decision by Dr. Mary DeLuccie. Kansas State University, 1996 |32 children 3 to 5 years old |

| |7:30AM-5:30PM |

| |Snacks and lunch provided |

| |Special Features |

| |Part of the School of Family Studies & Human Services |

| |Full-day, full-year care only |

| |Low child teacher ratio |

| |Sliding fee scale SRS approved |

| |Teacher education research facility for early childhood education majors |

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|[pic] |The Cultural Enrichment Academy |

| |801 Yuma Street |

| |537-7885 or dcaldwel@ksu.edu |

|K-State Center for Child Development |Diana Caldwell, Director |

|1948 Jardine Drive, L-9, K-State Campus |2 to 5 years age |

|532-3700 or email: childcare@ksu.edu |Licensed: 12 |

|Debra Ring, Director |6:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. |

|6 weeks to 5th grade |Full-time, Five days/ week |

|Licensed: 170 |Full day program includes two meals and two snacks |

|7:00AM-5:30PM |Special Features |

|AM & PM snacks and lunch provided |Cultural meals and books |

|Special Features |Large care environment/small group size |

|Developmentally designed programs |Kid-friendly dress code |

|Infant classrooms have 5 children with 2 adults |Staff CPR & First Aid trained |

|Nurturing of the whole child |Field Trips |

|Certified teachers |SRS Approved |

|Field trips |Army Child Care Program |

|Transportation to all USD 383 public schools | |

|SRS accepted | |

|Discounted fee rate for income eligible K-State students | |

|Partnership with school district for Pre-K program |Head Start/Early Head Start Programs |

|Staff CPR and first aid trained |1700 Leavenworth |

| |587-2045 |

| |Sally Frick, Director |

|CHILD CARE CENTERS |Ages 3 to 5 |

|OFF CAMPUS |Special Features |

| |Income eligibility requirements |

|College Avenue Early Learning Center |Developmentally appropriate program |

|1609 College Avenue |Inclusionary/special needs children |

|539-6885 or email: manhattancaitc@ |Strong literacy program |

|Jenette Turpin, Director |Parent involvement encouraged and welcomed |

|Preschool | |

|For children 2 ½ to school age | |

|Licensed: 15 | |

|Infant/Toddled Class |Hope Lutheran Early Learning Center |

|For children 6 weeks to 2 ½ years |3560 Dempsey Road |

|Licensed: 8 (4 infants/4 toddlers) |587-9400 or manhattanhope@ |

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| |Jessica Mantey, Director |

|7:30AM-5:30 PM |Infant to preschool age (5 yr.) |

|Breakfast, lunch and PM snack provided |Licensed: 60 |

|Special Features |6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. |

|Staff CPR and First Aid trained |Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided |

|Nutritional snacks and lunch |Special Features |

|Contract with SRS |Safe, secure, and clean |

|Parent involvement strongly encouraged |Experienced and educated teachers |

|Follows developmentally appropriate practices |Preparing children for the next level |

| |Encouraging growth in all aspects of learning |

| |Providing appropriate, yet loving boundaries |

|Kinder Care Learning Center |Affordable |

|1205 Hylton Heights Road |Providing home cooked meals |

|539-7540 |Staff CPR & First Aid trained |

|Lisa Richards, Director | |

|6 weeks to 12 years | |

|Licensed: 92 | |

|6:30AM-6:00PM |Oak Grove School |

|Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided |3115 Dickens Avenue |

|Special Features |539-7910 or oakgroveschoolonline@ |

|NAC Accredited |website: |

|Before and after school program |Lakshmi Ramaswamy, Director |

|Staff CPR & First Aid trained |2 ½ to 6 years (Must be potty trained) |

|Transportation to most schools |Licensed: 28 |

|Summer programs for school-aged children |7:30 AM -6:00 PM |

|Developmentally appropriate curriculum for all ages |Nutritional and Multicultural Snacks and lunch provided |

|Optional phonics, reading, math and music enrichment programs available for |Special Features |

|children |Parent-run, not-for-profit founded in 1991 |

| |Contract with SRS |

|Manhattan Day Care and Learning Centers |Experienced and trained teachers |

|121 North 6th, 901 Yuma |First aid and CPR certified teachers |

|776-5071 or email: manhattandaycare@ |Low teacher-child ratios |

|Kasey Kile, Executive Director |Spanish, sign and other languages taught |

|Connie Birdson, Program Director |Creative art, literature and verbal exploration |

|18 months to 6 years |Nature and science investigation |

|Licensed: 56 |Pottery projects twice a year |

|7:30AM-5:30PM |Partners with the Beach Museum of Art |

|Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack provided |Swimming lessons at CICO Park for 5 years and up |

|(menu’s developed by highly trained Nutrition Coordinator) | |

|Special Features | |

|Trained Teachers |Manhattan Catholic Schools |

|Priority given to low-income and single parents |Pre-Kindergarten |

|Contract with SRS |306 South Juliette |

|Scholarships available |565-5050 or email: lroggenkamp@ |

|All staff Trained teachers First Aid/CPR/Signs of Illness/Abuse and Symptoms & |Linda Roggenkamp, Director |

|First Aid) |4 years by August 31 |

|Staff receive monthly training in health/safety, curriculum, developmentally |Licensed: 12 |

|appropriate practices |7:42AM-10:43AM, 11:42AM-2:43PM |

| |Full day and second class forthcoming |

| |Lunch and snack provided |

| |Special Features |

| |Certified Preschool curriculum |

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|PRESCHOOLS | |

| |St. Lukes Preschool |

|First United Methodist Preschool |330 Sunset Avenue |

|121 North 6th Street |539-2604 |

|776-7030 |Kathy Meyer, Director |

|Susan Olsen, Director (solsen@) |3 to 5 years |

|Licensed: 69 |Licensed: 23 |

|Preschool Classes: 3 to 5 years |MWF 9:00-11:30AM, 4-5 years |

|MWF 9:00 – 11:30 AM (4 - 5 years) |TTH 9:00-11:30AM, 3 years |

|MWF 12:45 – 3:15 PM (4 – 5 years) |TTH 12:30-3:00, 3 years |

|T / TH 9:00 – 11:30 AM (3 years) |MW 12:30-3:00, 4 years |

|T / TH 12:45 – 3:15 PM (3½ to 4 years) |Snack provided |

|M – F 12:45 – 3:15 PM (4½ to 5 years) |Special Features |

|Snack provided |Christian Education |

|Children’s Day Out: 12 months to pre-k |Field Trips |

|Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday 9:15 AM – 1:00 PM |Highly trained staff |

|Special Features | |

|Christian based curriculum | |

|Experienced teachers |Trinity Community Preschool |

|Small classes (8-12 students and 2 teachers) |1110 College Avenue |

|Financial Aid Scholarships available |539-3921 |

|Program offered during school year (September to May) |Susan Houtz, Director |

| |3 to 5 years |

|Manhattan/Ogden USD #383 |Licensed: 40 |

|Four Year Old Preschool |MWF 9:00-11:30AM (4-5 years) |

|2600 Kimball Avenue |TTH 9:00-11:30AM (3 years) |

|Principal: Shelley Asitrup Assist. Kristie Butler |Snack provided |

|Contact(785) 587-2830 to see if your child qualifies |Special Features |

|Web Site: |Mid-September to Mid-May |

|7:00-8:30 Daycare |Planned preschool program |

|8:30-3:30 Preschool |Small classes 12 to 14 per class |

|3:30-6:00 Daycare |Highly trained professional teachers |

|Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack provided |Established in 1964 |

|Special Features |Child centered preschool program |

|Special needs Children |Large fenced playground area |

|ESL |Special guest lectures |

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| |Panda Preschool |

| |Larry Liotta, Program Administrator |

| |587-2020 |

| |3-5 years |

| |Half or all day |

| |8:30-11:30AM and 12:30-3:30PM |

| |Special Features |

| |Accommodates students with special needs |

| |Special Education Teachers |

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|AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS |SUMMER PROGRAMS |

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|Theodore Roosevelt After School Program |Little Apple Day Camp |

|1401 Houston Street |Manhattan Parks and Recreational Department |

|587-2090 |1101 Fremont |

|Dr. Mary DeLuccie, Director (deluccie@humec.ksu.edu) |587-2757 |

|USD#383 K-6th grade enrollment |Kathy Swan, Recreation Supervisor |

|Licensed: 32 |5-12 years |

|3:30-5:30PM |Licensed: 75 |

|Snack provided |8:00AM-5:00PM |

|Special Features |Lunch and snacks provided |

|Academic school year only |Registration April 1st (Fills Up Quickly) |

|All day on school in-service days |Special Features |

|Developmentally appropriate activities |Summer only, June - July, M-F |

|Academic enrichment |Full-time only |

|Field trips |Swimming, field trips, |

|25% discount for children on free or reduced meals |Highly trained staff |

|SRS accepted | |

| |Super Summer Creative Arts Camp |

|Amanda Arnold Programs |Manhattan Parks and Recreational Department |

|Before and After School Program |1101 Fremont |

|1435 Hudson |587-2757 |

|Gail Varburg, Program Administrator |Kathy Swan, Recreation Supervisor |

|Jenniffer Bleakley, Program Director |*Special Needs children and young adults* |

|587-2028 |5-20 years |

|Kindergarten through 6th grade |June 12:00-5:00PM |

|Licensed: 74 |July (Two Weeks) 9:00-5:00 |

|7:00-8:40 AM |Special Features |

|3:40-5:30 PM |Trained K-State Staff |

|Snacks in afternoon session provided |Swimming, field trips |

|Special Features | |

|Academic year only | |

|All day on in-service/conference days (7:00AM-5:30PM) | |

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|Frank Bergman Child Care Program | |

|*Only available to children who attend Frank Bergman Elementary School* | |

|3430 Lombard | |

|587-2865 | |

|Carolyn Esser, Program Administrator | |

|Kindergarten through 6th grade | |

|Licensed: 42 | |

|7:00-8:35 AM / 3:30-5:30 PM | |

|Snack in afternoon session provided | |

|Special Features | |

|Academic year only | |

|All day on in-service days (7:00 AM–5:30 PM) | |

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|REFERRAL PROGRAMS | |

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|Flint Hills Child Care Resource & Referral Agency | |

|For children with military parent only (Military parent does not need to be | |

|living with child) | |

|2323 Anderson Avenue-Suite 250 | |

|532-7197 or (800) 227-3578 | |

|Patty Peschel or e-mail pketing@ksu.edu | |

|Provides a list of licensed or registered child care providers with vacancies | |

|matching your needs. | |

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|KACCRA | |

|Kansas Association for Child Care Resource Agency | |

|(877) 678-2548 | |

|Provides a list of licensed or registered child care providers | |

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|Manhattan / Riley County Health Department | |

|2101 Claflin Road | |

|776-4779, ext. 240 | |

|Sandy Johnson | |

|Lists licensed childcare providers for parents and is the office to address | |

|concerns about centers or day care homes. | |

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|Raising Riley / Smart Start Scholarships | |

|2101 Claflin | |

|587-2039 | |

|Brandy Springer | |

|Stop by the Family and Child Resource Center for an application and information | |

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