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Infants & Toddlers
WINGS Child Care Infant and Toddler Program can accept children who are 6 weeks to 23 months of age.
We focus on age-appropriate developmental learning programs. Our goal is for the children to develop intellectually, physically, socially, and spiritually as they play and interact in a cheerful and loving Christian environment. We provide activities for specific goals in individual need areas including: fine and large motor skills, cognitive, communication, and social/emotional development.
From the start infants will be introduced to the wonders of books, including nursery rhymes, fables, Bible stories and songs. As the children mature they will be introduced to sensory play, sign language, Art, Music and movement, and identifying face features (i.e., eyes, nose, ears, etc.). We are equipped with many age-appropriate materials and toys such as manipulatives, blocks, musical toys, housekeeping, dramatic play, and books. Time outside on the playground will be provided as often as possible, weather permitting, for physical activities.
Pre-School
2-Years Old Program
As every parent knows, the 2-year-old is ready to assert his or her independence at every turn! At WINGS Child Care, we offer a wonderful program that brings out the hidden potential bundled up in these little ones — so full of energy and life!
We will expose the children to a large variety of topics that encourages observation, imitation, exploration, and open access to hands-on experiences using the five senses. At this age, as in all levels of Early Childhood Education, learning is most meaningful when it is achieved through play.
A typical day for a 2-year-old at WINGS Child Care will include:
- Reading books
- Playing cognitive games
- Learning sign language
- Doing art projects
- Listening to music
- Movement/Dance
- Playing outside/Large Motor activities
- Hearing Bible stories, songs, and prayers
Throughout the week the children will be involved in the various activities available including:
- Using the Computer
- Science
- Dramatic Play
- Blocks
- Music
- Books
- Housekeeping
- Manipulatives
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3-Years Old Program
3-year olds ask who, what, where, and why? So our program for this age group is designed to develop the “whole child” — intellectually, physically, socially and spiritually. It is based on learning through play, and our daily routine consists of activities the children love to do — art projects, puzzles, manipulative toys, and dramatic play. The children will also enjoy learning beginners’ printing and stage one reading. We will offer activities designed to enhance development and answer their questions about the world around them!
Most days after breakfast we begin with circle time focusing on cognitive development, and include songs, puzzles, finger puppets, games, or reading a story. The month, day of the week, pledge to the flag, and a prayer are included in this segment — maybe even an experiment or two!
After circle time, the day will continues with learning and fun in our “special classes,” such as science, dramatic play, sign language, music, computer skills, and Fitness Fun. In addition to the special classes, each three-year-old will often participate in playground activities and socialize with other children while enjoying lunch. An afternoon circle time is provided for various educational themed subjects.
Some of the skills covered in our 3s program include the following:
- Fundamental alphabet letters
- Review of colors and shapes
- Language interaction
- Thinking skills
- Listening skills
- Simple problem solving
- Directional / Positional Words
- Body Parts
- Basic strokes in writing
- Gross motor skills
- Fine motor skills — handling crayons and pencils
- Large Group Activities
- Small Group Activities
- Awareness of the World around us
- Self help skills
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4-Years Old Program
In our 4-year old program, we will provide more exposure to the skills which are foundational to success in kindergarten and elementary school. Our goal is to make learning fun! We will incorporate reading readiness, language development, vocabulary, thinking and listening skills, phonics, math readiness, and printing readiness. Additionally, we will provide theme activities each month in social studies, science, and multicultural studies.
Our Bible curriculum lays the foundation for Godly character and lifestyle through practical development and application of Christ-like character traits such as love, faith, kindness, giving, thankfulness, honesty, wisdom, sharing, obedience, patience, fairness, forgiveness, joy, confidence, and loyalty.
Some of the skills covered in our 4s program include the following:
- Alphabet letters
- Colors and shapes
- Language interaction
- Thinking skills
- Listening skills
- Simple problem solving
- Conceptual skills — Patterning, graphing, measuring, attribute studies, sequencing
- Rote Counting
- Rhyming Words
- Directional / Positional Words
- Body Parts
- Writing
- Reading
- Gross motor skills
- Fine motor skills — Cutting, handling crayons, markers and pencils
- Large Group Activities
- Small Group Activities
- Awareness of the World around us
- Self help skills
- Working independently
- Responsibility
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Before & After Care
School-Age Program - No more Latch key kids!
The school-age program at WINGS will help our working parents balance the competing demands of work and family life. We are a safe alternative to the “latch key kid” phenomenon. According to the 1997 U.S. Census Bureau, “24 million school-age children had one or more parents in the workforce. Many children arrive home from school to an empty house and spend several hours a day without adult supervision. Middle school children have fewer before and after school options and tend to engage in riskier behavior; the majority of crimes committed by this age group occurs between 2:00 and 6:00pm.” WINGS Child Care is unique because we offer activities specifically for ages 13 & 14 year olds, unlike the average child care provider whose cut-off age is 12 years.
Children in our school-age program have access to high quality, developmentally appropriate resources and materials. These resources will help build character and leadership skills, provide spiritual inspiration; develop life skills, and enhance their mainstream education.
We offer before, after, and full day care for school-ages 5 to 14 years. School-age care is available year round for before or after school or both before and after school, and full or half days during school breaks, and holidays or summer vacation.
The School-age Program provides a full range of fun, educational, and recreational programs. Breakfast, morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack, dinner, and evening snack are provided in the course of a day.
We also provide supervised safe transportation to and from neighborhood public schools. Our drivers are required to hold a valid Illinois drivers license issued by the Secretary of State.
The objective of our school-age program is to:
- Enhance knowledge and skills and provide exposure to a range of activities that are educational and challenging
- Provide an opportunity to learn new things in a constructive and positive atmosphere
- Improve physical, emotional, social and spiritual well-being
- Teach effective communication and build self-confidence
- Prevent substance abuse, bullying behavior, violence and delinquency
- Teach relevant social and behavioral skills with an emphasis on leadership development
- Build personal capacities
The School-age program is designed to allow children to make choices and be given opportunities to voice their opinions. Children will also be responsible for the choices they make and will be taught how to ask questions, make decisions and negotiate/advocate for themselves.
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Summer Program
Summer Fun!
Our summer program is structured, full-day and half-days for children and teens ages 3-14. This includes general recreation which features arts & crafts, sports, and field trips. Innovative specialty programs will feature nature, visual and performing arts, computers, sports and more. Summer care options are available to help working parents with safe, child care options.
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