Charger Child Care is a child care and preschool centre in Orion, Illinois, serving children from 6 weeks through 12 years and offering before- and after-school care and year-round full-day programs.
Charger Child Care operates six classrooms and enrolls children from infancy through school age, with programs that cover infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. The centre provides before- and after-school care in addition to full-day care for younger age groups.
The centre uses a theme-based curriculum that covers science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics, language arts, large- and small-motor development, dramatic play and social skills. Weekly lesson plans are prepared and shared with families; teachers plan for engaging and spontaneous experiences and adapt activities to children’s interests and developmental levels.
Teaching staff hold early childhood degrees and participate in continuing education, with a stated minimum annual training requirement (including CPR/First Aid). The centre reports regular visits from a nurse, annual vision and hearing screenings, access to infant/toddler and mental-health specialists by appointment, and twice-yearly developmental screening using Brigance tools. Ratios are published by age group and vary by classroom.
Infant classroom with a focus on one-on-one care; teachers read, talk and sing with the babies throughout the day. A staffed ratio is provided for infants.
A toddler classroom with activities that support climbing and exploration; staffed to support toddlers' active play and development.
A room for two- to three-year-olds that focuses on beginning potty training and social skills with classroom support.
A classroom for three- and four-year-olds emphasizing large- and fine-motor skill development through exploration and group activities.
A mixed preschool room for three- to five-year-olds where younger children learn new skills and older preschoolers prepare for kindergarten.
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A school-age program serving children up to 12 years old that provides homework help during the school year and organized clubs and activities during school breaks and summer camp.
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