Family Resource Center

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General Info

Director Kate Mable

860-627-9741

MISSION STATEMENT

The East Windsor Family Resource Center will ensure that children are well prepared in mind and body upon entering school, open to learning, ready to grow and achieve their personal best. This is accomplished through the partnership of parents, educators and the East Windsor community who embrace the value of lifetime learning experiences.

The Family Resource Center Philosophy

By providing a stimulating, comfortable, safe and loving environment, children learn about themselves through the discovery and pursuit of their own interests. Through age appropriate activities and positive discipline the children gain self-confidence and independence.

To foster the maximum development of children we will:

Provide parents and families the opportunity to learn skills and behaviors that are consistent with positive parenting and to promote parents as the “first and most important teacher.”
Advocate basic childhood services, including, but not limited to, social, health, nutrition and education.
Develop a total community commitment involvement, which supports children and families.
Provide opportunities for learning experiences outside the home, which promote positive parent/child interaction, including community and family celebrations, quality childcare, preschool and kindergarten extended day and the integration of all children.
Seek parental involvement, support and feedback in determining the needs of the East Windsor children.

School age children (ages 4-12) in this program are brought in by a parent or guardian and offered activities until school begins. School age children are offered a variety of activities which will enhance gross motor and fine motor muscles, cognitively stimulating games, creative art projects, dramatic play, homework assistance, and a variety of play opportunities in a safe and stimulating environment. We strive to provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere and a place parents can rely on for quality childcare. Children who attend the Middle School will be escorted by a staff member to a bus at approximately 7:30 a.m. and then transported to the Middle School. Children who attend Broad Brook Elementary School will report to their classroom or the breakfast program at 8:45 a.m. The Before School Program is held in the cafeteria at Broad Brook Elementary School.

Tuition for this program is $13 per day or $60 per week.

School age children (ages4-12) are offered a variety of activities which will enhance gross motor and fine motor muscles, cognitively stimulating games, computer lab opportunities, creative art projects, dramatic play, homework sessions, snack time and a variety of play opportunities in a safe and stimulating environment. We strive to provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere and a place parents can rely on for quality childcare. Parents may call the center to check on their children and we encourage this especially during the transition period of back to school or new enrollment in the program. Enrichment clubs, such as Art Club and Dance Club are also offered throughout the year.

Children who attend the East Windsor Middle School are transported by bus to the Broad Brook Elementary School at the close of school (2:45 p.m.). A staff member greets the children and escorts them to the cafeteria. Broad Brook Elementary School Children begin the after school program at 3:30 p.m.

Tuition for this program is: $15 per day or $70 per week

Parents who have children who are not enrolled in the Broad Brook Elementary School Pre-K program and wish to send their child to a Preschool program may enroll them into either our morning or afternoon half-day session. Our program encourages social development and offers theme based curriculum. Classroom activities and learning experiences are aligned with the CT Early Learning Development Standards. Children enrolled in the FRC preschool have access to bus transportation. Enrollment for this program is a minimum of 3 consecutive days.

Children enrolled in the Broad Brook Pre-Kindergarten program may also attend the FRC preschool during the second portion of their day. Children attending FRC preschool and public pre-kindergarten each lunch and have a short recess between sessions each day. Rest time is provided for children attending Broad Brook Pre-K (3 years old) in the morning and FRC preschool in the afternoon.

Tuition for this program is $17 per day or $80 per week

We offer childcare for children in grade K through 7 when school is not in session due to school vacations, most holiday, staff development days and shortened school days. On days when school is closed, there will be no bus transportation and meals will be the responsibility of the parent as the cafeteria is closed. We encourage healthy, nutritious meals that serve as an example to others in the program. Please no soda or candy. Also, we do not microwave food, so please send hot food in a thermos container. Parents receive an electronic survey to sign up for these days. FRC requires a minimum of 10 families to open on these days.

Tuition for this program is $40 per day.

Free playgroups are offered at Broad Brook Elementary School in the FRC Room A6 and are staffed by the FRC certified Parent Educator who is trained in the Parents-As-Teachers curriculum. These playgroups are provided Monday through Thursday from 9:30-10:30. The parent educator also provides home visits. Parent workshops are offered during the year. Our parent educator also administers the Ages and Stages Questionnaire, a screening tool that will provide a quick check of your child’s development. The information you supply will help reveal your child’s strength, uncover any areas of concern, and determine if there are community resources or services that may be useful for your child or your family. The questionnaire may be completed at the Family Resource Center or at your home. The Parent Educator also completes personal visits, utilizing the Parents as Teachers curriculum, focusing on the child’s development, with resources and activities.

Enrichment clubs are offered to children in grades 3-8 in the After School Program at Broad Brook School. The Family Resource Center also partners with the East Windsor Middle School and sponsors enrichment clubs afterschool for middle school students.

The East Windsor Family Resource Center is back in action for Summer 2024! This year’s Summer Program will be held at Broad Brook Elementary School. The staff are working on planning a variety of fun and educational activities for your children.

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