Stepanski Early Childhood Center

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Mission
We believe children have the right to a safe environment, free from both physical and emotional harm. We believe in providing quality child care in a warm, nurturing caring and positive environment.

Stepanski Childcare is a quality year round program available to all toilet trained children enrolled in a Stepanski Preschool or Kindergarten Program. The child care operates Monday through Friday, 6:30am to 6:30pm. Parents or guardians must register their children at the child care office in Room 113. Emily Watkins, Childcare Coordinator, can be reached at
248-666-8668.

The childcare registration fees of $50 per child or $75 per family is collected at the beginning of each semester.The summer childcare registration fee is $35 per child or $40 per family. The hourly rate for preschool children is $2 per half hour with discounts for additional children in the family. Preschool children experience an age-appropriate program with a variety of structured activities and well supervised free play times.

Waterford Schools Child Care Services adheres to the Waterford School District Code of Conduct, and is in alignment with the Policy & Procedures of the School District.

Goals

To provide safe, dependable, quality care for children.
To provide child care at a reasonable cost.
To expand the use of school facilities to meet the growing needs of the community.
To nurture, support and personally interact with each child in a comfortable, relaxed environment.
To provide a variety of activity options designed to enhance the physical, intellectual, social and emotional development of the children.
To recognize and encourage development of each child’s individual interest and talents.
To provide a comfortable, relaxed environment where children feel welcome and secure.
To help each child grow towards independence by developing personal responsibility.

Affirmative Action Statement
The Waterford School District Child Care Services Program advertises for children in the public media in order to make openings known to all. Children are admitted regardless of race, creed, color, sex, national origins, or religion.