Philosophy SUNSHINE EXPRESS EARLY CARE & EDUCATION CENTER is founded on the basic philosophy of providing quality care and education for all children. The State of Louisiana Bureau of Licensing licenses this Class-A Day Care Center. It provides a full-inclusion program offering developmentally appropriate care to all children participating. It is our purpose to provide an educational setting involving a special degree of support to develop and enrich each student's self-esteem, self-confidence, values, morals, and knowledge for personal development.
Quality Start Rating System Quality Start is a voluntary program for licensed centers designed to increase the quality of early learning for all children throughout Louisiana. To be eligible for star ratings, the center must meet all federal and state guidelines and pass evaluations performed by the Quality Start Program. Louisiana provides a refundable tax credit to eligible centers including parents of children who attend a 2 or more star awarded center. It increases the quality of early childhood education and gives children a solid foundation for formal schooling. Sunshine Express is a 2-star rating system and will continue working toward the goals set forth by the Louisiana Quality Start Program. Day to Day Breakfast, lunch and snacks are provided to meet the nutritional needs of the children. Music Therapy is provided for all children weekly. Staff to child ratio remains low to allow the staff time to provide adequate care for each child's special needs. The children are grouped according to developmental needs rather than chronological age. Staff is continuously trained in developmentally appropriate practices and they promote self-esteem and self-confidence through strategies and activities geared toward independence with all individuals participating. Communication Monthly newsletters, including the goals and objectives of each area are distributed to every parent. Calendars are also prepared for each child and parent. The calendars offer suggestions that parents can do at home to enhance the developmental areas being taught at that time. Parent Conference Night is held twice a year to discuss children's progress and to set goals and objectives. Research shows that children with disabilities seem to benefit from inclusion, particularly in relation to developmental and social skills. Sunshine Express has successfully helped children with and without disabilities reach high levels of competency. Children are stimulated to relate their lessons to real life situations that will prepare them for survival inside and outside of the classroom. Contact: |
