Recently reaccredited for five more years by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the Rend Lake College Foundation Children’s Center offers care to children 6 weeks to 5 years old throughout the school year. Summer care is available to children up to 12 years old.
• Positive relationships for all children and adults • Curriculum for all areas of child development • A qualified staff, dedicated to creating a safe, loving, and educational environment for children • The choice for RLC students, employees, and families in the community for years • DHS subsidy and private payments are accepted, and other payment options are available for RLC students
For information, or to place your child's name on a list for consideration, contact:
Brooke May Director, Rend Lake College Foundation Children's Center c/o Rend Lake College 468 N Ken Gray Parkway Ina, IL 62846 618-437-5321 x 1393 mayb@rlc.edu
We value… • A play-based curriculum that emerges from the needs and interests of children • Open, honest communication at every level in the Children’s Center • A dedication to our job and the children and families we serve • A partnership between teachers and families to best meet the needs of each child
We believe… • In participation of all staff and parents in center wide decisions • In being role models for fellow teachers, RLC students, parents, and children • There is always room for improvement • Each child is an individual and develops at his/her own rate • Education is a lifelong learning experience
We will promote… • The highest quality of child care, following NAEYC, QRS, and DCFS standards • Positive relationships with families and fellow staff members through open communication and the fostering of an encouraging, safe environment We will encourage… • Parents to be partners in their children’s education • Respect for our center, staff, children, and families • A sense of community and belonging • Independence and self confidence in children by motivating them to initiate learning
We will respect… • Parents, children, and fellow staff members • Cultural practices and values of all families and staff members
