Maria's Play House

Where play is learning/ Donde jugar es aprender

Program Type
Family Child Care
License Number
5995

Basics

Schedules
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 days per week
Language(s) Supported
English and Spanish
Pay Schedules
Monthly
Subsidized Care
Accepted

Our Teachers

I’ve worked with children for 16 years. I am passionate about providing care for children of all backgrounds, including special needs. As a mother of special needs children, I know how important it is to find specialized care with teachers who truly understand and work to discover and provide what each unique child needs.

He trabajado con niños durante 16 años. Me apasiona brindar cuidado a niños de todos los orígenes, incluyendo aquellos con necesidades especiales. Como madre de niños con necesidades especiales, sé lo importante que es encontrar cuidado especializado con maestros que realmente comprendan y trabajen para descubrir y proporcionar lo que cada niño único necesita.

Philosophy

Inclusivity and collaboration among children is an important value I strive to instill in our children. When we work together and see the good and strengths in each other, we can accomplish many great things. We work to build self-confidence and encourage high goal setting.

La inclusión y la colaboración entre los niños es un valor importante que me esfuerzo por inculcar en nuestros niños. Cuando trabajamos juntos y vemos lo bueno y las fortalezas en cada uno, podemos lograr muchas cosas maravillosas. Trabajamos para construir la confianza en uno mismo y fomentar la fijación de metas altas.

Location

We are located close to Washington Elementary and about a block and a half away from human services.

Estamos ubicados cerca de la Escuela Primaria Washington, y aproximadamente a una cuadra y media de los servicios sociales.

About our program

At Maria’s Playhouse, we learn through play. We focus our efforts on preparing our students for pre-k, or for school-aged students, we provide assistance with homework. We teach practical skills to all our kids. For example, we care for baby chicks as a class, which teaches students lessons on empathy, how to care for others, responsibility with feeding schedules, measuring food supply, etc.

En Maria’s Playhouse aprendemos a través del juego. Centramos nuestros esfuerzos en preparar a nuestros estudiantes para el preescolar. Para los estudiantes en edad escolar, brindamos ayuda con las tareas. Para todas edades, enseñamos habilidades prácticas a todos nuestros niños. Por ejemplo, cuidamos pollitos como clase, lo cual les enseña a los estudiantes lecciones sobre empatía, cómo cuidar a otros, responsabilidad con los horarios de alimentación, medición de suministros de comida, etc.

Rhythm of the Day

  • 8:00am
    Arrival and handwashing
  • 8:15am
    Breakfast
  • 9:00am
    Reading time
  • 11:00am
    Outdoor Play
  • 12:00pm
    Handwashing/Lunch
  • 1:00pm
    Animal care (baby chicks)
  • 1:30pm
    Handwashing Cirle Time/Dialogue
  • 2:30pm
    Nap Time/parent pick up (younger kids)/ School pick up (older kids)/
  • 3:00pm
    Snack
  • 3:15pm
    Homework/ Quiet Reading Time/ child lead play
  • 4:00pm
    Outdoor Play
  • 5:00pm
    Dinner
  • 5:30pm
    Circle Time/Dialogue
  • 6:00pm
    Parent Pick Up
  • 10:00pm
    Late Group Drop Off
  • 7:30am
    School Drop Off

Closed Dates

  • July 4th
    Independence Day
  • November
    Thanksgiving
  • December 25th
    Christmas (early close on Christmas Eve @ 3pm)
  • January 1st
    New Years

Admissions

Please send me a message or call 575-496-4005 to check on available spots. If we have availablilty we will send you paperwork to fill out.

Envíeme un mensaje o llame al 575-496-4005 para verificar los lugares disponibles. Si tenemos disponibilidad, le enviaremos la documentación para completar.

Have questions about the program?
Message the Program Director directly to learn more.
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Maria Guerra
Program Director