Church of the Foothills

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Church of the Foothills Preschool and Childcare Center is a non-profit church sponsored childcare center licensed by the State of California Department of Social Services and administered by COTF Childcare Board of Directors. As part of the church’s ministry to children and families, we provide a morning preschool program, as well as full time childcare for children ages 2 years old and toilet trained, through 6 years old.

Our classrooms are set up with the appropriate materials. They are organized to maximize learning and exploration. They may include areas of dramatic play, arts and crafts, reading, writing, math, group circle activities, a block play, manipulative's, games, puzzles and a science area.

Our Preschool Educational Program

Social Development

-- Getting along in groups

-- Learning responsible behavior

-- Respecting others rights

Intellectual Development

-- Expanding language skills

-- Developing pre-reading and writing skills

-- Experiences in math, science, and social studies

-- Encouraging observation, exploration, and experimentation

-- Using imagination and creativity

Emotional Development

-- Promoting positive self-image

-- Developing independence, initiative, and trust

-- Promoting cooperation

Physical Development

-- Large and small motor coordination

-- Body awareness

-- Eye-hand coordination and perceptual skills

-- Rhythm and movement

Your Child Will Be Introduced To

-- Left and right

-- Body parts and senses

-- Letter names and sounds

-- D'Nealian writing program

-- Numbers 1 to 10

-- Days of the week, months, and seasons

-- Daily weather

-- Addresses and phone numbers

-- Safety rules

-- Community Helpers

-- Colors, shapes, matching, sizes, differences, patterning

-- Grouping

-- Good habits and manners

-- Songs and rhythm

Preschool Location:

2380 Merrychase Drive
Cameron Park, CA 95682

Preschool Mailing Address:

3939 Cambridge Road, Suite 230
Cameron Park, CA 95682

Phone: 530-676-7711

Email: cotfchildcare@sbcglobal.net

The center is open to all children regardless of race, ethnic background, gender, religion or *handicapping condition. Any child is welcome who may benefit from our type of program. It is Christian based in its values and teaches Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

*Our program may or may not be able to handle specific handicaps or medical conditions. Each situation will be evaluated at the time of possible admission. An additional fee may be required to assist us with your child’s special needs.

Our staff meets or exceeds all qualifications required by the State of California; they are experienced early childhood educator professionals. All staff members participate in a continuous program of in-service education and studies for professional growth in order to be sensitive to the ever changing needs of today’s families.