Crossroads Chlid Development Center

Philosophy

CrossRoads offers a developmental child care program which works with each child at his/her own level to encourage a healthy appreciation of self and to guide the child to group socialization. Furthermore, each child is a person of value who should have every opportunity to develop physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. This will occur in an environment that exhibits love and concern for each child by:

* stimulating learning experiences

* respecting the individual needs of each child

* creating a climate of positive interaction between the child, teachers and other children

* encouraging a foundation of partnership between parents, child care staff and church members based upon mutual trust and recognition

* building a good relationship with each family and expanding on the foundation provided at home

* being a faith based center in the community where all are welcome

CrossRoads staff strives to provide a welcoming environment where children learn and grow through hands-on exploration. Learning is accomplished through a combination of teacher-directed and child-initiated activities. The whole child is nurtured through the use of individually appropriate activities, materials and equipment. It is important that time is taken to observe and to get to know each child in order to respond to individual needs. This is accomplished by providing appropriately challenging activities, allowing the children to feel good about themselves and to get along well with others.

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Program

Children are divided into classrooms with limited enrollment where they participate in a variety of activities. Teachers design their lesson plans around different units offering a variety of age-appropriate, hands-on activities. These will enhance each child’s development through creative art, circle time (sharing stories, songs, finger plays), movement, music and learning centers. While a daily routine is followed in the classroom, every day brings new discoveries, achievements and joys!

Spiritual - helping children to know and understand that God loves them

Emotional - helping children develop independence and self-confidence

Social - helping children learn the importance of friendship, to respect others and how to function within a group

Physical - providing activities that help children’s bodies grow healthy and strong Community -giving children a sense of the world in which they live

Recreation - providing indoor and outdoor activities (in a new fenced playground and rainy day activities area)

In the early years, children are learning more each day than at any time in their lives. It is the belief of Crossroads that each child is a blessing from God and, therefore, will be nurtured through His eyes.

Before & After School Care

Enrollment limited to 29 students. Homework time and tutoring is provided for children, along with indoor and outdoor supervised activities. An afternoon snack will be provided. Arundel County Public School Transportation is provided to and from Davidsonville Elementary and to and from Central Middle School to CrossRoads.

Additional Information

Children eat lunch that is brought from home.

CrossRoads will provide AM and PM snacks for all enrolled students.

CrossRoads is open M-F 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM

CrossRoads will be closed on the following holidays: New Years Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.