Danville CC District 118 - Children Are Ready Early Program
LocationDanville CC District 118 - Children Are Ready Early ProgramC.A.R.E. Program 930 Colfax Drive Danville, IL 61832 |
Mailing AddressATTENTION: Diane Rew, CoordinatorDanville CC District 118 - C.A.R.E. Program C.A.R.E. Program 930 Colfax Drive Danville, IL 61832 |
Telephone Numbers and Contact informationPhone: (217) 444-3248 Intake/InformationPhone: (217) 444-3266 Fax: (217) 444-3290 Web Page: None Listed Email: None Listed | |
Program Details
Operating Agency: Danville Community Consolidated School District 118 (Public-City )
Person In Charge: Vermilion Cty C.A.R.E Program Coord: Diane Rew, Coordinator
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Eligibility: Children ages 3 to 5 current immunizations, health exam
Fees: None
Intake Process: Call to schedule a screening appointment
Service Area: Danville District 118
Handicap Accessibility: Full Wheelchair Access,
Program/Service Notes
The C.A.R.E. Program (Children At-Risk Educationally) is to provide learning experiences which build language and cognitive growth through developmentally appropriate materials and strategies aligned with the State's early learning standards. Providing for families an increased awareness for future school success; helping parents in their role as their child's first and most important teacher. Services offered: -Child developmental screening/assessment -Site based service -Adult/child play experiences -Book lending library -Workshops in child development, health care and parenting skills -Classroom Program -- 5 times a week - Monday through Friday, 2.5 hour sessions - Home Interaction Program (HIP) - 2 days a week, 1 day in home of child and family, 1 day at Center - Parent Programming - Play Groups - For children on the waiting list, their siblings and families - Wednesday and Fridays 10:00-11:00 AM at the Danville Public Library Other services offered: * Free transportation * Breakfast provided for children attending morning sessions and lunch for children attending afternoon sessions in Danville, snacks provided in the county schools * Play groups for parents and younger siblings * Opportunity to volunteer in the classroom to see your child's development * Periodic assessment of your child's intellectual, language, motor and social development * Opportunity to share with and learn from other parents * Effective linkages between schools, social service agencies, and families with young children