Rhymes and Reasons Child Development Center
730 Old Liberty Road - 1 Mile West of Route 32
Eldersburg, Maryland 21784

(410) 549-0502 OR (410) 549-4661  •  Email us at rhymesreasons@verizon.net

Monday – Friday: 6:30am – 6:00pm

"A   C r e a t i v e   A p p r o a c h"
School Age Children - Kindergarten through Sixth Grade





Rhymes and Reasons School Age Children

Quality Care
We provide a safe, fun place for your child to both learn and laugh. Beyond babysitting, we provide curriculum-based activities designed to stimulate the emotional, physical, creative, social and intellectual growth of your child. Our certified teachers will provide a warm and nurturing environment for the school-age class in the lower level of the center.

Child Development Report
Every semester you will receive a Child Development Report that will include the progress of your child's language, intellectual, physical and social / emotional development.

Transportation
Our van is able to provide free transportation for our child to and from the following elementary schools: Piney Ridge, Linton Springs, Eldersburg, Winfield, Freedom and Carrolltown Elementary Schools.

Before School
For parents who need childcare before school, the center provides a variety of activities to engage your child such as board games, table games, a climbing wall, and a drama room. This service is available from 6:30am - 8:30am, at which point we will take your child to school.

After School
A nutritious snack is provided for your child when they arrive. A lesson plan is prepared for each day with various themes in mind. We begin with a "group time" where the group is separated into two age groups (K - Grade 2; and Grades 3-6). This is a time to discuss a question together, and learn to voice one's opinion. There are also various activities such as art, science, math, or group games. Additionally, quite time is available when your child can read, study or do their homework.

Snacks
While providing healthy food, we also encourage the children to develop healthy eating habits. Sometimes the teachers and children may cook together, and enjoy their output right away. For example, we might make "fruit kabobs", frozen bananas dipped in yogurt, veggie dip, banana sandwiches, etc. We use whole grain bread, and organic fruit.

Schedule
A typical schedule might look like:

6:30am - Children will start to arrive. Some may want to read or study in a quiet room. Others may choose to play a variety of games together.
8:30am - Children will go to school either by a school bus, or our van.

3:00pm - Children will arrive as a group either by school bus or van. Snacks are available for those who are hungry. Others may want to rest a bit before joining together for activities.
3:15pm - Most children want to go outdoors after a day of sitting in school. Outdoor group games or sports are organized.
4:00pm - We go indoors for Group Time and team-building activities. There might be group problem solving or decision making.
4:15pm - There are various activities to choose from, such as homework clubs, individual projects, reading, cooking, or talking with friends.
5:30pm - Finish activities and collect one's belongings. Children may read alone or play a table game until their parents arrive.
6:00pm - The center closes.

All Day Care When Public Schools Are Closed
When public schools are closed, Rhymes and Reasons remains open all day to care for your child. The schedule is very much the same, with the addition of a morning snack followed later by lunch. Some outside time is designated both in the morning and afternoon. Occasionally there will be field trips, or special activities such as bowling or a movie.

Similarly, Rhymes and Reasons has expanded programs available all summer. The summer schedule allows for even more special projects and activities such as swimming, putting on a talent show or fashion show, or going to parks or museums.

Movies
Watching movies is not a part of our daily routine. This might be reserved as a special treat sometimes, or when the weather is not good for outside activity.

Parental Involvement
In order to provide the best possible care for our children, we believe the parents and children should work together as partners. The school year begins with a Parent's Night when the program is discussed, questions are answered, and suggestions are heard. In the school-age program, there may be times when certain parents may be invited to come and talk about their career, to stimulate their thinking as they explore new horizons.

Themes for School - Age Class -2010

Week
Theme
   
January 4-8 Wintertime
January 11-15 Dr King's Dream
January 18-22 U.S.A basics
January 26-29 U.S.A. basics
   
February 1-5 President Lincoln
February 8-12 Valentines Day
February 15-19 Appreciating Presidents Day
February 22-29 Animals in Winter
   
March 2-6 Irish Culture
March 8-12 St. Patrick's Day
March 15-19 Getting to Know Your Neighbor
March 22-26 Preparing for Springtime
March 29-April 2 Planting Gardens
   
April 5-9 Easter Traditions
April 12-16 Baby Animals
April 19-23 Springtime
April 26-30 Springtime
   
May 3-7 Mother's Day
May 10-14 Staying Healthy
May 17-21 Appreciating Memorial Day
May 24-28 Preparing for Summer
May 31-June 4 Preparing for Summer
   
August 23-27 Welcome!!
   
September 1-3 Wecome Week
September 6 Center Closed Labor Day
September 7-10 Friendship Week
September 13-17 Exploring Your Talents
September 20-26 Community Helpers
September 27-30 I want to be...
   
October 4-8 Fall into Fall
October 11-15 Columbus Day
October 18-22 Being Safe
October 25-29 It's Halloween
   
November 1-5 Healthy Living
November 8-12 My Neighborhood
November 15-19 Thanksgiving
November 22-26 Thanksgiving
   
December 1-3 Winter is Coming
December 6-10 Family Celebrations
December 13-17 Country / Cultures
December 20-24 Holiday Time
December 27-30 Holiday Time
   

 



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