| South
of Market Childcare Summary |
| Locations: |
Yerba
Buena Gardens Child Development Center
790 Folsom St.
San Francisco, Ca 94107
(415) 820-3500
Contact: Noushin Mofakham
Judith Baker
Child Development Center
685 Natoma St.
San Francisco, Ca 94103
(415) 487-0389
Contact: Noushin Mofakham
|
| Type
of Program: |
Two
child development centers and a family resource center. |
| Staff
Credentials: |
Teachers
have BA and AA degrees with 24 early childhood education units. |
| Children's
Ages: |
Infant
- ages 3 months to 18 months
Toddler - ages 18 months to 36 months
Preschool - ages 3 to 6 years |
| Number
of Kids: |
Judith Baker
Center - 48
Yerba Buena Center - 90
|
| Teacher/Child
Ratio: |
Infant
- 1 teacher for every 3 infants
Toddler - 1 teacher for every 3 children
Preschool - 1 teacher for every 8 children
|
| Number
of Classrooms: |
Judith Baker
Center - 3
Yerba Buena Center - 6 |
| Ages
Mixed/ Separate: |
Infant
- separate
Toddler - separate
Preschool - mixed age groupings |
| Parent
Participation: |
Strongly
encouraged with active parent advisory committees. |
| Hours: |
7:00am
- 6:00pm |
| Extended
Hours: |
Not
at present |
Cost:
(effective 9/1/07)
|
Full
time monthly fees are for up to 10 hours per day, five days
a week.
Infant: $1,461
Toddler: $1,180
Preschool: $1,017
Part Time Rates: We offer limited part time care. Please inquire
for rates.
We also now offer scholarships. Please contact Noushin Mofakham
for further information.
|
| Subisdy: |
Funding
is currently available through the California Department of
Education and alternative payment programs. Priority is given
to low-income South of Market residents. |
| Potty
Training: |
Should
be started for Preschool age child. |
| Nap/Quiet
Time: |
Daily |
| Discipline: |
Developmental.
We encourage discussion and problem-solving. |
| Food
Provided: |
Yes |
| Breast
Feeding/Formula: |
Both |
| Vacation
Schedule: |
Closed
13 holidays and for additional staff training. |
| Indoor
Activities: |
Learning
centers. |
| Outdoor
Activities: |
Infant
and Toddler - Take walks to the adjacent gardens; they do
not cross public streets.
Preschool - Every week, weather permitting, the children will
take walks or field trips into the surrounding community such
as the children's learning garden, the arts institutions,
nearby libraries, parks, or the Yerba Buena facilities. The
children will walk or, occasionally, the preschoolers may
use public transportation. Parents will be notified of any
special trips that depart from these procedures.
|
| Comments: |
Each
classroom at both centers has a small garden to grow food and
plants. |
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