Staff..........

Bright, cheerful classrooms are well equipped to offer each child abundant opportunities to explore and learn.

Our teachers are educated and experienced in the field of early childhood development and education, helping to provide an emotionally secure environment for young children. They recognize the importance of the role they play in your child’s life each day, and provide a nurturing approach to the physical, emotional, social and intellectual development of the children entrusted to them.

Because we are caring for children, it is imperative that the care we provide is consistently the highest quality.  Our teaching staff meets or exceeds the state’s requirements on education and experience.  All new teachers are required to complete a series of Staff Training Modules.  Teacher training is ongoing through staff meetings, CWELC Teacher Workshops, college classes, and community training classes.   All staff members are screened using finger print/CBI checks and personal and professional references.

Parent Participation and Center Events.....

Parents are a valuable resource to our program. If you have time to help in the classroom or with preparations for special projects or events, we welcome your participation. Parent volunteers on field trips are always welcome. We have an open door policy on parent visitations to their child’s classroom.

The Children’s Workshop hosts family activities, programs and performances throughout the year. These provide wonderful opportunities to get to know other families, teachers, and your children’s friends at school.

Communication, Reports and Conferences.......

Communication between parents and teachers will be done on a daily basis through conversation as well as written, ‘daily report’ sheets. The written ‘daily report’ should help you visualize your child’s day, the activities they participated in, what they ate, when they slept. This information creates a good link between center and home life.

You or your child’s teacher may request a conferences, at any time. Parent/Teacher conferences and progress reports are scheduled each year.

Monthly news letters and calendars of events are provided to you each month, by the Director and staff of The Children’s Workshop. Weekly lesson plans are posted on the ‘Parent’s Bulletin Board’ in the main entry way or in your child’s classroom.

Meals and Snacks.......

A well balanced, nutritious breakfast, lunch and snack are served each day, at no additional cost to you. CACFP approved menus are posted on the 'Parents Bulletin Board each week, for your convenience. Please notify the office, in writing, of any food allergies. Special dietary foods must be supplied by the parent. Click here for sample menus

Field Trips and Transportation.......

Special field trips are arranged throughout the year. These trips are always posted on the weekly lesson plans. Departure and return times are indicated on these plans. Every effort will be made to be prompt, but safety is always our primary concern. The Registration Application signed by you, gives the center permission to take your child on field trips. If you do not want your child to be included on a field trip, you must notify the office in writing.

The center’s vans are used for transportation on field trips. Only staff members, with good driving records, current licenses, and approval of our insurance company, are allowed to transport children. Cellular phones are provided on the vans for emergencies. Parents are welcome to transport their own children on field trips. No child will be allowed to ride with another child’s parent unless a written request has been received in advance from that child’s parent or guardian.

School vans and approved drivers are used to transport children to and from elementary schools for before or after school care. Transportation to and from most Fort Collins and Loveland elementary schools is available. Check with individual center locations.