Noah's Ark

Where children come to grow, learn and share in God’s love!

Info

Open Monday-Friday 7:30AM-5:30PM and located inside Calvary Chapel Chico at:

1888 Springfield Dr.

Chico, CA 95928

(530) 487-0776

NoahsArk@CCChico.com

Philosophy

Children are precious in God’s sight and must receive care from adults who are capable, caring, and effective role models. They should also experience a positive learning environment that contributes to healthy development of normal milestones. This will lead to an increased sense of competence and independence in themselves. Play is vitally important to an acquisition of skills in all developmental domains; physical, emotional, social, and cognitive.

Teachers and staff will draw upon their training, education, experience, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit to create an appropriate educational environment which carefully guides children through scaffolding from one developmental level to another. Teaching children to problem solve will be the outlook and goal of all interactions, guiding children from an external perspective with the goal that the child will internalize behavior and become more self-disciplined as time goes on.

Parents/ guardians contribute to and enhance the quality of care offered through their routines and interactions with the children both at home and at the center.

Methods

There will be biblical themes and teaching throughout our programs. Memory verses will be implemented in the preschool and pre-k program. All lessons will be a reflection of, extension of, and in support of God’s Word. Prayer will be implemented throughout the day for all ages.

Enrollment

Children between the ages of 6 weeks and 5 years old are eligible for enrollment at Noah’s Ark.

Children may attend the center for a 10 hour block of time between the hours of 7:30 am and 5:30 pm Monday through Friday. The preschool/ pre-k program runs from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on either Mon/ Wed, Tues/ Thurs, or Mon-Thurs. Children can be enrolled for either full day or half days. Childcare is available for anywhere from 2-5 days per week. A registration fee of $75 is due once the director has assigned a start date. This is a one-time, non-refundable charge.

Children will be assigned to a class based on their age. Children will need to be potty trained to start the preschool/pre-k program. They will remain in the area with changing tables until they are fully potty trained.

Food

Lunch and two snacks (morning and afternoon) are served for children enrolled in the full day program. Children in the half day program will receive a snack. We will happily accommodate food allergies and family food preferences such as vegetarian or gluten free. We are a peanut free environment.

Things to bring from home

• Diapers (and wipes if there is a special need for a specific brand)
• Formula/ breast milk, bottles
• Baby Food
• A change of clothes (seasonally appropriate)
• Bedding for nap time (children out of a crib and using a cot)