 Children thrive in a caring and positive atmosphere that
respects each child as a unique and valuable individual.
A family-centered approach is central to a developmentally appropriate early education. Children learn and develop through play as they touch, manipulate, and interact with objects and people, which are relevant to their young lives. Children, families, staff and students and the community are essential partners in quality early education.
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 Actively involves children in the learning process, as they
pursue their own age-appropriate interests in the context
of their lives in their community and in the world, and
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Fosters positive self-concept
- Develops social skills
- Encourages children to think, reason, question, problem-solve, and experiment
- Provides and models sound healthy, safety, and nutrition
- Sparks creative expression and appreciation for the arts
- Respects cultural diversity of children, families, and staff
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| The Early Childhood Programs at Western New Mexico University.. |
- Offer a comprehensive array of services for children 0-12.
- Are strongly child- and family-centered
- Focus on the social and emotional development of children
- Promote the primacy of play in children's development.
- Respect each child's and family's uniqueness and diversity.
- Meet the increased need for quality care and education on campus and in the communities of Southwest New Mexico
- Support the highest quality of early care and education through community outreach, teacher education training, and advocacy
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| Preschool/Child Development Center |
- Located on the WNMU campus
- Serves children of WNMU students
- Operates on the University calendar
- Open from 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM
- Accepts children ages 6 weeks to 5 years
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| Growing Tree Infant/Toddler Program |
- Located at Silver HIgh School/Opportunity School
- Serves teen parents
- Operates on Silver High School calendars
- Open from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
- Accepts children 6 weeks to 36 months
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| Community Childcare Center |
- Year-round program
- Serving children 3 to 5 years of age
- Open Mon.-Fri. 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Full day and part-time enrollment
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| School Age Programs |
- Located at Jose Barrios, Stout, and Harrison Schmitt Elementary Schools
- Serves children from 5 to 11 years old
- Operates on the Silver Schools calendar
- Open 7 AM to 8 PM and 3 PM to 6 PM and all day in summer and on common planning days
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| Family Counseling Center |
- Located on WNMU Campus
- Registered play therapists & licensed counselors
- Specialized child & family services for enrolled children & the community
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| La Familia Resource Center |
- Provides training, technical assistance & family support to parents & childcare providers in Grant, Luna, Hidalgo, Catron & Sierra Counties
- Operates free resource & toy lending libraries in Grant & Luna Counties
La Familia Resource Center
Glaser Hall
12th Street @ Virginia
Silver City, NM 88061
Phone: 575-538-6483
Fax: 575-538-6482
Email: lafamilia@wnmu.edu
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