About

Who We Are

The Star After School Program, LLC. is commited to providing quality childcare for Star After School children. The objective of the program is to offer enriching, creative activities that will allow children to grow at their own developmental pace. The curriculum provides educational and social experiences that encourage children to develop their own individual interests, self-confidence, independence, and responsibility. In addition, the children form friendships with children older and younger than themselves and establish ties with staff members. The non-competitive atmosphere helps children try new activities that foster individual growth.

Activity

After the completion of homework and learning time, children are offered the following choices. Every child needs to be him/herself. This exploration is at the child’s own level- structured/unstructured.” All areas and materials are available to each child that she/he may do what she/he likes best.

Arts & Crafts

Short- and long-term projects encourage children to explore mixed media and express themselves freely. The emphasis is on creativity and exploration.

Discovery

Through special projects and activities, children are encouraged to explore, create, and discover the world around them. Examples may include planting seeds and watching them grow, making scrapbooks, assembling a nature aquarium, etc.

Movement Exploration

The movement phase of the program is designed to stimulate and challenge each child by introducing her or him to various large and small muscular activities. Running, skipping, jumping, hopping, climbing, simple exercises, individual and group games are included.

Story Time/Reading

Children will be introduced to quality children’s literature. Children will explore on their own level the meaning of stories by listening and acting out different characters and situations. Books will also be available to children to read on their own.

Nutrition and Snacks

A nutritional snack and juice/milk/water will be provided daily. Children may participate in the preparation, serving and cleanup of snacks. Educators are trained based on the USDA nutrition guidelines to provide your child with a healthy snack. They also receive training about potential choking hazards.

Multicultural Activities

To introduce children to the diversity and richness of the World’s heritages, the educators will offer programming based on a different country or culture during the school year. Games, guest speakers, food, stories, music and more will be used to explore each country.

Outdoor Play

Children who attend the After School Program can expect to spend a minimum of 20 minutes. outside during the day. Outdoor play will be cancelled due to precipitation, icy ground conditions, temperatures below 20 degrees, or excessive wind or heat. To keep staffing and children’s Play Safe.

Clean Up and Closing

Children will assist in the day-to-day clean up and maintenance of the program space. Simple chores will be assigned, and children will receive praise for tasks completed. Chores will be assigned on a rotating basis, will be age appropriate, and will not be given unless a child is fully capable of completing the task. Educators will supervise and assist in all chores assigned to the children

Star After School Program

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