Bright Futures


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Provider: Reach for the Stars

Provider ID:

196020

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Site Address:	5 Ewing Place Essex, VT 05452 City: Essex Junction	Contact Phone:	(802)871-5117
E-mail:	reachforthestars@comcast.net	Website:
License Date:	10/06/2013	License Type:	Center Based Child Care and Preschool Program
Owner:		Director:	Lisa Tulkop
		Number of children program is licensed to care for at any one time:	132

Vacancy and Capacity Information

Current as of:	04/09/2024
Infant Capacity:	24	Vacancies:	0
Toddler Capacity:	40	Vacancies:	0
Pre-School Capacity:	53	Vacancies:	0
School-Age Capacity:	15	Vacancies:	0
Total Capacity:	132	Current Vacancy:	0

Program Information

Guidance:	POSITIVE GUIDANCE & BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT We encourage independent problem solving. Children should grow to be responsible for their behavior and accountable for their actions. Re-directing and calm down times are used to assist children in making positive choices about their behavior. Our focus is on setting clear behavior expectations and creating an environment that facilitates positive behavior. We practice preventative methods such as informing children of consequences, following through, consistency, redirection, and the use of humor (as appropriate). Limits and natural consequences are essential for the overall well-being and safety of children. In order to ensure the success of each child, a variety of resources may be explored. Intervention strategies may include observation and documentation, environment and expectation adjustments, family involvement and/or community professional resources. When any intervention strategies are used, the rights and privacy of each child and family will be respected. Anyone in need of additional information is welcome to make an appointment with the child¿s teacher, program director, and/or owner. We work with all children and families. We use positive methods of guidance and behavior management that encourages self-control, self-direction, self-esteem, & cooperation. If a situation arises where your child¿s actions are harmful to him/her, other children, and/or staff members, you will be contacted and expected to make a plan to have your child picked up immediately. It is our goal that every child be successful (& safe) in our program. If we feel we have exhausted all resources and are unable to accommodate any child¿s needs, as a last resort, we may determine it is mutually beneficial to remove a child from the program.	Program:	EMERGENT CURRICULUM Fostering a curiosity and love of discovery within each child is the goal behind our curriculum approach. We aim to grow that natural wonder that each child brings to the world by utilizing an emergent curriculum. This model of education is a child-directed and teacher-facilitated approach to planning the curriculum. This method of planning is based on the children¿s interests and passions. Through many years of scientific study, many prominent educators in the field of early education have established that young children learn best through play and that they learn best when the curriculum has meaning and relevance to their lives. This learning occurs naturally through children¿s everyday play and interactions with their environments. Staff help facilitate children¿s learning through trial and error, experimentation, open-ended invitations to play, self-discovery, social interactions, and access to manipulatives/loose parts. Planning emergent curriculum requires observation, documentation, creative brainstorming, flexibility, and patience on the part of the early childhood educator. We aim to provide children with the tools they need to begin building their base of knowledge of how the world works around them by providing enriching experiences that enhance their physical and social-emotional growth. With this model of education, the teachers plan curriculum that is responsive to children¿s interests and create meaningful learning experiences.
Ages Willing to Serve:	Infant, Toddler, Preschool	Program Participation:	Pre-K Program
Special Services:	Yes	Religious Activity:	No
Sibling Discount:	Yes	Subsidy Provider:	Yes
Area Description:	Fenced Yard, Smoke Free	Building Type/Setting:	Non-Residential
Pets:	Other Furry Animal

Provider Schedule and Services

Type of Care:	Full-Time	Languages Supported:	English
Special Schedule:		Usual Operating Hours:	07:00:00 to 16:30:00
Days of Operation:	Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday	Transportation:	City Bus Route
Schools Served:	Essex Elementary School	Program Meals:	Allergy Awareness