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Provider: King Street Center - Early Education

Provider ID:

222418

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Site Address:	87 King Street PO Box 1615 Burlington, VT 05401 City: Burlington	Contact Phone:	(802)862-6736
E-mail:	anisa@kingstreetcenter.org	Website:	www.kingstreetcenter.org
License Date:	01/25/2015	License Type:	Center Based Child Care and Preschool Program
Owner:		Director:	Stacy Weinberger
		Number of children program is licensed to care for at any one time:	59

Vacancy and Capacity Information

Current as of:	04/03/2024
Infant Capacity:	2	Vacancies:	0
Toddler Capacity:	6	Vacancies:	0
Pre-School Capacity:	29	Vacancies:	0
School-Age Capacity:	0	Vacancies:	0
Total Capacity:	37	Current Vacancy:	0

Program Information

Guidance:	We are committed to ensuring the safety of all children enrolled in our program. We will have knowledge of, and account for, the activity and whereabouts of each child in care by sight and sound at all times to assure immediate intervention of staff to safeguard a child from harm. This is called Active Supervision. For more information about Active Supervision protocol, please consult your Head Start Parent Handbook. We work with children in a manner that respects their individuality while also developing social skills such as sharing, working together and being a friend. At times, the need for disciplining children or helping a child to ¿manage¿ his or her behavior arises. Staff will always look to the child or children first for answers. We see this as an opportunity for children to attain and practice their negotiating skills as well as a natural part of a child¿s development. We ask children to identify and share their feelings with others involved. Children are asked to reflect and repair. Most times, going through this process resolves the situation. Occasionally, emotions and behavior may escalate to a point where a teacher will redirect or separate a child from the immediate situation to take a ¿break¿ and regain self-control. In all cases, the safety of the child and the group is the primary priority. Behaviors such as spitting, biting, hitting or other forms of aggression need to be addressed immediately to maintain the safety of other children in the class. If the child manifests aggressive behavior, his or her family will be notified, and we may send a child home. If the behavior continues, parents and teachers will work together to determine appropriate next steps if deemed necessary. Occasionally, a challenging situation arises where teachers believe the services of community consultants would be helpful to develop a plan to support a child in the classroom. In these instances, we will meet with parents to discuss referral options to provide additional services, which will increase a child¿s success in the classroom. Our teacher/staff collaborate with Child Care Resource consultant team, Howard Center, Burlington School District (EEE), Early Essential Initiative (EEI) Program and Head Start, to name a few. All King Street Center staff, volunteers and parents are forbidden from using any form of cruel and unusual punishment including corporal punishment, which is defined as the use of negative physical touching. Staff is also forbidden from using mental or emotional punishment such as humiliating, shaming, threatening, or frightening a child.	Program:	The Environment Inside the Classroom The Early Education classrooms are located on the first floor of King Street Center. We offer a play-based curriculum that reflects our philosophy that children learn about themselves, the world and each other through their play. The classrooms are organized into different areas for Dramatic Play, Sensory Exploration, Art, Blocks, Manipulatives, and a Reading/Book Area that allow children to explore their interests and develop social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills at their own pace. Opportunities for Science and Writing Experiences also exist within the classroom. Inside each classroom is a family information area. The ¿Big Board¿ illustrates exciting daily and upcoming events, our daily meals and describes the highlights of our day. You will find valuable program information such as our daily schedule, a weekly menu, Vermont State Licensing Regulations, and our monthly calendar.
Ages Willing to Serve:	Infant, Toddler, Preschool	Program Participation:
Special Services:	Yes	Religious Activity:	No
Sibling Discount:	No	Subsidy Provider:	Yes
Area Description:	Fenced Yard, Smoke Free	Building Type/Setting:
Pets:

Provider Schedule and Services

Type of Care:	Full-Time	Languages Supported:	American Sign Language, Bosnian, Chinese, English, French, Somalian, Spanish, Vietnamese
Special Schedule:		Usual Operating Hours:	08:00:00 to 15:00:00
Days of Operation:	Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday	Transportation:	City Bus Route
Schools Served:		Program Meals:	Allergy Awareness