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School-Age Services

LVCC’s school-age programs providesafe, supervised activities for children during

their elementary and intermediate school

years. We strive to help produce happy, healthy,community-oriented young adults. To meet 

the varying needs and interests of school-age

children, our program is both educational andrecreational. The structure of the program and

the activities oered relect the interests of thestudents and reinforce skills learned in school.

Although time is allocated for doing homework,school-age children may also participate in

cooperative games, arts and crafts, computer

activities, table games, cooking, dramatics andmuch more. In addition, children enjoy outdoor

activities daily.

Community service projects are encouraged to

emphasize the importance of children taking

an active role in creating healthy communities.In addition, school-age classrooms utilize

the Heartwood Institute’s literature-basedethics and character education curriculum.The Heartwood Curriculum uses outstanding

children’s literature from around the world tostimulate discussions and activities.

Many of our programs take place on-site in localelementary and intermediate schools, while

in other cases LVCC provides transportation

between the school and an LVCC center. Servicesvary slightly by location. For instance, some

programs can provide care after half-day

kindergarten, on school holidays and snow days.

Visit www.LVCConline.org for details on theprogram nearest you.

Summer School-Age Services

The summer program is also intended to

be both educational and recreational. It is

designed around weekly, child-centered themes.Along with all the activities available during

the school year, our summer program oersswimming, regular ield trips, and more

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A not-or-proft organization since 1970

Lehigh Valley Children’s Centers, Inc.(ormerly Lehigh Valley Child Care)

Administrative Ofces1501 Lehigh Street, Suite 208

Allentown, Pennsylvania 18103-3892(610) 820-5333(800) 258-3737Fax (610) 820-5338www.LVCConline.org

Lehigh Valley Children’s Centers, Inc., prohibits discrimination onthe basis o political or religious afliations, or because o race,color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, physical disability,age or any nonmerit actor.

The ofcial registration and fnancial inormation oLehigh Valley Children’s Centers, Inc., may be obtained rom thePennsylvania Dept. o State by calling toll-ree within Pennsylvania,

1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.

 

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School-Age Children

 Active, Social, Intuitive

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At Lehigh Valley Children’s Centers (LVCC),we are committed to providing high-quality

education and care for all children, from six

weeks through 12 years of age. We believechildren thrive when families and sta partner

to provide a safe, stimulating and nurturingenvironment in which children learn through

exploration and discovery.

LVCC ensures that each center is staed byexperienced, degreed teachers. Our teachers

are both professional educators and nurturing

caregivers who protect and value each child.We recruit and retain the best employees

and provide them with ongoing training anddevelopment opportunities.

Our Staff Philosophy

Meals

LVCC provides a well-balanced, nutritional

breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack daily. The

children are encouraged to try a wide variety of foods,

including whole-grain breads, vegetables and fruits.

Monthly menus are posted for parent review and are

available on LVCC’s Web site.

LVCC Programs:

focus on both recreation and education•

foster social, cognitive, emotional and•

physical development 

encourage creative, open-ended, and•

hands-on activities

support child health through nutritious•

meals and active play

oer a cheerful environment with ample•

toys, books and supplies

complement the Pennsylvania State•

Learning Standards

The hours of the center are determined by thetype of service (school or center-based) and the

needs of the families enrolled at each location.

Hours

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