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Growing Tree Infant Program
Hours:
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Location:
600 32nd Street, at the Silver High Opportunity School ( the corner of Swan and 32nd Streets)

Staff:
Supervisor
Terry Anderson, Director of the CDC at WNMU
Director
Susie Lucero
Teachers
Donna Sandoval
Yolanda Salas
Family Facilitators
Angel Toyota-Sharpe
Korinne Pacheco

Contact Information:
Growing Tree Day Care Center
600 32nd Street
Silver City, NM 88061
575)388-1289



We at the Growing Tree Infant Program are committed to setting an environment that respects and appreciate the uniqueness of each child and family. Awareness, respect, sensitivity and appreciation for diversity that cuts across gender, class, race, culture, language, and exceptionality will be our goal. The curriculum reflects congruency between school and child and the family structure, it is child-centered, and developmentally appropriate. We believe the curriculum will enhance a child awareness for social justice.

Purpose

The Program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and is operated by Western New Mexico University's Child Development Center and is a National Accreditted Educational center. The center enables teen parents to continue high school by providing services for their children. The center also serves as a laboratory site for High school/WNMU students taking courses in the development and guidance of young children.The center is available to SHS, SHOS, WNMU students , and Silver School Staff.The Silver High School / Silver High Opportunity School Teen Parents have first priority to the program, families other than SHS / SHOS will be given a two week notice to find a new care-giver if the need arises in serving our teen parents.



Services Provided:
  • Quality Infant/Toddler care
  • Family and parenting support services
  • Service Coordination
Enrollment

There is a nonrefundable registration fee of $10.00 for infants/toddlers at the time of registration. The daycare is open on regular school session.

Curriculum

Developmentally appropriate activities and materials are selected to emphasize experimental learning.Infant/Toddler curriculum involves providing a stimulating environment for children to explore and manipulate.Materials and time are proved for children to select their own activities during the day.Children's daily schedule provides a balance of group and individual activities, indoor and outdoor activities, quiet and active times and use of large and small muscles.The curriculum encourages children to be actively involved in the learning process and to pursue their own interest in the context of their surroundings and individual situations.
WNMU Child Development Center
PO Box 680 Silver City, NM 88062
Phone: 575-538-6344 Fax: 575-538-6405