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QUICK LINKS ABOUT CPS CHILD CARE PROGRAMS CHILD CARE BROCHURE ENROLLMENT & FEES PARENT INFORMATION RENEWAL FORMS MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION HEALTH APPRAISAL POLICIES PARENT HANDBOOK HEALTH CARE SERVICES PLAN PEST MANAGEMENT NOTICE CHILD CARE CURRICULUM GUIDE MENU PARENT ADVISORY COUNSEL CONTACT US eFUNDS-pay online PHOTO GALLERY	CHILD CARE PROGRAMS Infants (6 weeks-18 months) Individualized schedules and planning for each child provides a variety of learning experiences for all of the changes which take place during a baby's first year. Low adult-to-child ratios provide more attention to the individual needs of each baby and allow for more one on one time throughout the day. Toddlers (18-36 months) Our toddler program provides a variety of fun learning activities planned to help children solve, predict, plan, share, cooperate, empathize, and learn to understand their world. Positive self esteem and self help skills are promoted. A low adult to child ratio allows for more individualized attention. Half and Full Day Preschool (3-5 years) Activities are designed and scheduled to encourage socialization, respect for one another, sharing, cooperation, listening skills, independence and learning through play experiences. This class focuses on Kindergarten readiness to help prepare children for school. Activities designed to promote cognitive, social/emotional, physical and language/literacy development are included in each days' routine. Before/After School (k-12 year olds) Semi-structured programs for school age children include age appropriate board games, card games, puzzles, homework time, outdoor activities and art projects. Swimming at the Charlotte Aquatic Center is available once per week after school and on full days of childcare. Transportation is provided to and from school. This program expands to a full day program for half days off school, no school days and school vacation breaks. Day Camp for School Vacations Day camp is available on a weekly or set daily schedule during the following school vacation breaks: 2 weeks of winter break Spring break Summer vacation break Activities include art projects, science and nature exploration, age appropriate board games, card games, outdoor times and swimming at the Charlotte Aquatic Center. Activities are build around weekly themes. Team building and small group projects throughout the week will foster inclusion of all student's ideas and focus on building self-esteem and acceptance.