Tender Loving Care (TLC) is a non-profit, early childhood center supported by Catholic Community Services (CCS). We are operated entirely by our members and all money collected by way of participation fees is used towards the operation of the center.
TLC provides:
- a place for children to learn through play
- conversation and language skill development
- school readiness & developmental skills
TLC is not:
- a daycare or a drop-off center
Every member of TLC participates on the Maintenance and Fundraising committees. Some members who are looking for more responsibility and participation may volunteer to join our administrative committee. Each member is unique and comes from different backgrounds and circumstances. HOWEVER, every member is valued equally. EVERY MEMBER IS IMPORTANT!
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EARLY EXPLORERS (2 YEARS) SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE FOR 2010-2011
Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Our Early Explorers class consists of children who are 2 years old on or before September 30, 2010. Special attention is given to handling separation anxiety, which can be a concern at this stage. Every effort is made to make the children feel comfortable and secure, while at the same time giving them a sense of pride in their own emerging autonomy.
ACTIVE ADVENTURERS (3 YEARS) FULL FOR 2010-2011
Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Our Active Adventurers class consists of children who are 3 years old on or before September 30, 2010.
Parents/caregivers also have the unique opportunity of accompanying the children on monthly outings. Additionally, parents/caregivers are occasionally invited to special events in the classroom such as Halloween and Easter parties.
KINDER KIDS (4 YEARS) SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE FOR 2010-2011
Monday - Friday, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Our Kinder Kids class consist of children who are 4 years old on or before Sept. 30th, 2010. Our program is designed to encourage and stimulate the children’s natural curiosity to explore and learn. Learning Center Activities are prepared to help ensure they have the necessary skills to enter Kindergarten with confidence and pride.
The preschool programs were initiated and continue to be supported by CCS (Catholic Community Services) and included groups based in Verdun, Ville Emard, and Lasalle. The primary motivation in starting the program was to offer support and education in parenting of preschoolers. The first group started in Pointe St. Charles in 1979 and gradually was extended to the other communities.
Our Lasalle group started in 1981, and was primarily a playgroup for many years with the emphasis on having a support system for parents. Over the years, TLC has evolved along with the needs of the Lasalle community. In the past few years, the classroom itself has transformed from a playgroup to that of a preschool setting, while keeping the spirit of community and support intact.
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