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Children
3 to 5
Lots of services
are available to preschool-age children and their
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PRESCHOOL OPTIONS
Half-day for 4-year-olds
- Three or four days
a week throughout the school year
- Nutritious meals and transportation
provided
- Half a day, either mornings or
afternoons
- Free to all families
Full-day for 3- to
5-year-olds
- 7:30 a.m. to 5:30
p.m. year-round
- Great for parents who work or go to
school
- Grants offset costs, resulting in low
rates
Special options for
3-year-olds
- Home-based option
- Meet in a center one or more days a
week for social
interaction, group activities
- Regular home visits to develop
educational activities
for children and parents
Preschool for children
with special needs
- Preschool programs
are open to children with
disabilities
- Copper Country Intermediate School
District and a variety of specialists assist
- Inclusive environment leads to
enhanced socialization, understanding among children
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Preschool/Head Start is
BHK’s cornerstone program, and many options are
available to meet families’ unique needs (see box at
right). Center
activities take place at safe,
licensed facilities throughout the Copper Country.
Children with special needs take part
in regular preschool activities through a unique program
called Special Kids in Preschool (SKIP) operated with
the Copper Country Intermediate School District.
Numerous factors contribute to
high-quality learning experiences for children in BHK
programs, including:
- curriculum based on the nationally
recognized
High/Scope early childhood approach
- structured routines with special
emphasis on learning to read
- hands-on learning
- individual and group time
- frequent field trips to
experience the outside world
- qualified, caring staff
- licensed facilities
- safe transportation
- nutritious meals and snacks
- health screenings and wellness
programs
Regular parent involvement is a key
component of BHK programs. Parents have the opportunity
to volunteer in
the classroom, ride buses, serve on the Parent Council and
take part in monthly parent meetings.
To register or learn more, call
us today.
Childcare for preschool-age children
provides outstanding care for your 3- to
5-year-old child at safe, licensed
centers around the three-county area.
Children in childcare benefit from safe
areas for play, sleep, meals and
socialization. Rates are low, and
financial assistance may be available.
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Childcare
Rates
Preschoolers
$2.25 an hour
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A universal home-visiting program
provides regular visits from a caring staff member,
allowing parents and children the comfort of staying at
home. Parents and children take part in fun, educational
activities and learn about nutrition and health.
Families are encouraged to take part in group activities
with other parents such as playgroups at
Toy Libraries, where
parents also can learn about computers, job skills and
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Caregiver Club
The Caregiver Club provides non-parental
caregivers of children birth to 5 with education and
support to foster healthy growth and development in
children. Services include up to two 60-minute
educational home visits per month, socialization
opportunities through playgroups and a Grandparents
Support Group, training opportunities such as
baby-sitting classes and loaner child development
resources such as toys, books, videos and music. To
learn more, call Caroline Penny at 482-3663 or
800-236-5657.
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Wellness Centers
Houghton Wellness
Center
700 Park Avenue
Houghton
Centennial Family Wellness Center
27001 #4 Road
Centennial
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Health and Developmental Screenings
for preschoolers give parents an assessment of their
child's general health. Screenings include a health
history review, physical exam, vision and hearing
assessment, immunizations and laboratory testing as age
appropriate. Each child's cognitive, motor and language
skills also are assessed by teachers and early childhood
specialists.
Family wellness services
provide fitness activities, support services and
information for families with preschoolers. Fitness
areas with cardiovascular, strength-training equipment
and multi-purpose areas allow children and parents to
work out together or separately! Family-empowering
wellness classes take place periodically with topics
ranging from stress reduction and nutritious cooking on
a budget to money management and more!
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Many extra resources and activities
are available for parents with young children. To
learn more,
click here. To register or learn
more, call us today.
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