Shining Star
Child Development Center
Child Development Center
A Home Away From Home For Your Child.
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At Shining Star CDC we inspire the love of learning.
Winter is here, come in and check out our programs! Reserve a spot for your child today so they can be part of our fun Winter activities. Our Winter themes include
Holidays around the World, Community Helpers, and Let it Snow!
Give us a Jingle...
Holidays around the World, Community Helpers, and Let it Snow!
Give us a Jingle...
Shining
Star CDC is a quality Child Development Center that has created a place
where children can begin to develop the qualities that will allow them
to have the self confidence and desire to participate in a program that
promotes a love of learning. Our individualized age appropriate
curriculum consists of themed based activities that are stimulating and educational.
We offer free classes in Sign Language, Spanish, Fitness and Nutrition. Our Pre-Kindergarten classes are geared towards the specific goals that Kindergarten teachers feel are important for a successful transition into Elementary School.
Our staff are all state certified and train continually through the Maine Roads to Quality program. They all share a love for children and know the value of the job they have chosen do. Together they bring a medley of experiences and talents to our school that lend to our goals as well as the goals each parent has for their child.
We appreciate the role we play in each child's life as well as the trust each parent gives a child's caregiver. It is an honor to contribute to the strong foundation that parents set for their children and a role we value each and every day.
We offer free classes in Sign Language, Spanish, Fitness and Nutrition. Our Pre-Kindergarten classes are geared towards the specific goals that Kindergarten teachers feel are important for a successful transition into Elementary School.
Our staff are all state certified and train continually through the Maine Roads to Quality program. They all share a love for children and know the value of the job they have chosen do. Together they bring a medley of experiences and talents to our school that lend to our goals as well as the goals each parent has for their child.
We appreciate the role we play in each child's life as well as the trust each parent gives a child's caregiver. It is an honor to contribute to the strong foundation that parents set for their children and a role we value each and every day.
Our Graduation ceremony for the Pre-Kindergarten class each June isn't just an accomplishment for the students. Parents, teachers and extended families come together to celebrate all that they have accomplished and celebrated throughout the year with that child. It's a day for creating wonderful memories that all will cherish for a lifetime.
Children are our most valuable resource.
Herbert Hoover
Herbert Hoover
We are always aware of our precious responsibility.
We celebrate your child's accomplishments and like to show off their work by having special parties, art shows and events that include parents and make each child feel that they are valued and special. Our last annual art show was featured in the Kidsville newspaper. It's an art show we have each year in March to showcase the Pre-K art work that is inspired by famous artists.
5 Ways to Celebrate the First Day of School
1. Remember it!!! Have your child hold a sign or poster with their name, date and "The First Day of", Looking back on photos one doesn't always remember exactly what year or grade it was. This insures you won't forget.
2.Let them Choose- Letting your child take part in picking out school supplies or clothes gives them a sense of ownership and self esteem.
3. Make a Book- All about your child's first day. Include pictures and you could even have their teacher write a little something in it.
4. CAKE- We use it for birthdays and weddings why not make it an official celebration with CAKE.
5,Create a Drop Spot- A place for your child to drop their books, backpack, shoes and everything they lug home from school. Add it to a corner with a bean bag chair and call it an After School Chill Out Zone.
Brown Bagging it Just Keeps Getting Better!
Packing a good lunch for your pre school child can be discouraging for parents. Finding a balance between what they like and what they'll actually eat can be a trick even Houdini himself could not accomplish. Sometimes a creative presentation can make a world of difference. Be creative with the condiments and make some ketchup smiles under pickle noses and watch your toddler wink back at the blueberry eyes and gobble up that new little friend they just met in their lunch box. Throw in some whole grain snacks or make a trail mix of craisens, soy nuts, cheerios and dark chocolate chips an "I love You" note and voila, sweet success.. Pre-school lunches can be a big hit with the right amount of creativity and silliness. Having a supportive teacher who can wiggle in some tricks of her own to get your little one to eat all his vitamin ABC"S goes a long way as well. If all else fails, just wait. Children's taste buds are always changing and one day he may not like that sun butter and banana sandwich, and the next day it's his new favorite.So keep trying, even if your picky eater turns her nose up the first time, it's highly likely that will change. Liking particular foods is not just due to the taste. Remember that color, texture and mood play a big part in whether or not your child will enjoy that plate of steamed broccoli you just made.
Our staff train continually through Maine Roads to Quality. Maine Roads to Quality works with various partners across the state,
including Maine’s Higher Education System, to promote professional
development opportunities throughout the state.
Call, e mail or stop by today and take a tour of our school.
Shining Star CDC
60 Darling Ave
South Portland Maine
207-772-7111
Shining Star CDC
60 Darling Ave
South Portland Maine
207-772-7111
Shining Star CDC Preschool
60 Darling Ave
South Portland,
ME
04106
US
Phone: 207-772-7111
Website: http://www.shiningstarcdc.com/
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