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Child Care
Child care is provided for free during all classes
at CNVEP.
Our child care teachers have had many years of
experience working with children. They have all been
trained in the Philosophy
of nonviolent child raising.
We are happy to be able to provide child care for
your children. We want to offer you the opportunity
to be in class without taking care of your child at
the same time.
What to Expect
If you have a baby, you are welcome to bring the
baby into the classroom. We suggest you bring a
blanket for the floor. For older infants, we have a
mat with appropriate toys on the side of the
classroom. We suggest that you sit by your child on
the floor.
Some children have any easy transition to child
care. They are comfortable leaving their parents and
are able to feel secure with our teachers. For some
children, it can take time for them to be able to
stay in childcare. This is true for toddlers as well
as older children.
They may feel it is scary to be separated from their
mama/papa, in a strange place with unfamiliar
people. Some of the children do it easily, others
may want to come join you in class. Others may not
be able to do it at all. You may hear your child
crying while you are in class. You are free to come
to our childcare room, or have them join you in
class.
We offer a simple book, for you to take home and
read during the week to your child. The book
explains that mama/papa are going to parenting
class, that “you” will stay with Maria, Glenda, Aura
and Sylvia. Mama/Papa will be back after the class.
The more you can prepare your child at home for the
childcare experience, the more it will feel okay for
your child.
Download a copy of our book or ask for one at
class.
During childcare, the children will have the
opportunity to play with many different things. We
provide puzzles, blocks, dolls, dress-up clothes as
well as table activities such as painting, drawing
and playdough. We have aprons for the children, but
suggest your child wear clothes that are okay to get
dirty from paint or playdough.
Some children enjoy the security of bringing a
special toy or blanket from home to hold on to.
We will offer your child a snack – crackers, fruit
or juice. If you child has special dietary needs,
please bring their food and drink and make sure to
let the teachers know. You are invited to bring
fruit to share with the other children as well.
We use the bathrooms on the first floor. Children
will be taken to the toilet by one of the teachers.
We do not change diapers, but we will let you know
when your child needs to be changed.
We hope that our child care will offer your child a
safe and happy place to be while you are in
Parenting Class.
While Child care is included in the fees of
Parenting Class, your additional
Donations are
appreciated. |
