Family Ties - Non-profit childcare program - Walpole Ma
Family Ties is located at 30 Common Street in the United Church of Walpole. Our program services children ranging in age from 2.9 years to 7 years. We offer 2 Morning Preschool programs with the options of either 3 or 2 days, as well as a Full Day program with the option of up to 5 days. The hours of operation are from 7:30AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Family Ties is licensed through the Department of Early Education and Care and accredited by NAEYC. Our program participates in Community Partnerships for Children.

Philosophy . Staff/Parent Relationship . Director's Message . Contact Us

PHILOSOPHY

The United Church in Walpole is proud to sponsor a family oriented childcare center. The center provides a rich nurturing environment for young children to develop and succeed. The primary purpose of our program is to enhance the emotional, social, intellectual, and physical growth of all the children.

Our center is designed to allow the individual child to:

a.. Develop self-esteem through positive reinforcement and encouragement.

b.. Encourage effective use of problem solving skills

c.. Learn and explore his/her world and the world around them

d.. Develop self-expression through music, dramatic play, science, art and literature.

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STAFF/PARENT RELATIONSHIP

Family Ties provides a qualified team of Early Childhood Educators. These educators are patient, understanding, caring, and sensitive to the individual needs of each child. We also provide developmentally appropriate curriculum and daily communication between parents and teachers.

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MESSAGE FROM YVONNE McGOWAN, DIRECTOR OF FAMILY TIES

Our program provides a variety of experiences that will foster learning and encourages sell-expression and creativity. We strive to make the first learning experience an enjoyable and memorable one.

Involving families in their child's education is essential. When children feel secure and confident they are able to concentrate and develop to their fullest potential. We encourage all families to participate and visit Family Ties.

It is our goal to provide a safe, nurturing, and fun learning environment.

We believe children learn best when they are healthy and respected. Our curriculum is designed to be meaningful and challenging. It is tailored to meet the individual needs of each child.

Play is also a critical element in a child's development. When your child leaves our program s/he will have grown socially and intellectually. S/he will be proud of his/her accomplishments.
 

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Yvonne McGowan, Director
Family Ties - the Children's Center on the Common  30 Common Street  Walpole, MA 02081
email: familyties@unitedwalpole.org Tel. (508) 660-3053 . Fax (508) 668-4825

SPONSORED BY - The United Church in Walpole, Non-Sectarian , Non-Profit

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