The Art Center is a DCYF-certified child care center, providing educational programming for youth grades K-5.
For Fall 2020, we will be open from 6:30am – 6:00pm as an all-day Learning Pod, providing families with with an alternative to in-person schooling and at-home distance learning.
Funding for this program was generously provided by a United Way of Rhode Island R.I. Recovers Opportunity Grant.
Distance Learning from the Art Center
Our top priorities are to provide a safe and engaging learning environment for our students and to meet the needs of our community. As a response to COVID-19, we will offer full-day distance learning at the Art Center with a stable group of up to 20 students. This provides an alternative for families nervous about sending their children to school. Read more about learning pods here.
Art Center teachers will ensure that students are fully engaging with their distance learning during school hours. Between lessons, students will explore creative enrichment activities, play outdoors, and experience an interactive classroom environment.
The Center has 20 Chromebooks available for students to use. Students will be given breakfast, lunch, and snack each day.
Details
- Stable Group: Our learning pod will be a stable group, which means that we will not be open for before/after school care to children who are not enrolled in our learning pod. Under this model, we cannot accept students who attend school in-person.
- Location: 146 Sayles St. Woonsocket, RI 02895
- Hours: 6:30 am to 6:00 pm, starting on September 14th, 2020.
- Payment: $200 per week. We accept DHS vouchers through the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). We are also available to assist parents in applying for scholarships through the Cabrini Fund.
Programming
Reading: Students participate in both silent reading and group reading to build on the skills and lessons learned in school. We use the specialized internet-based reading program called iReady, which students use to develop reading skills for 40 minutes per week.
Homework: Our teachers help youth to complete homework and assignments daily.
Enrichment: Our teachers create weekly enrichment projects that help our youth to develop important skills, knowledge, and independence. Our enrichment classes are STEAM-based and some current offerings include mineral and crystal identification, interactive solar system mapping, artistic expression, and musical instrument projects.
On the Move: Our program offers daily physical activity for 30 minutes a day to all youth. We believe have physical activity is essential for good physical and mental health, as well as academic achievement!
Hands-on Learning Stations: The center is equipped with learning stations that engage students of all abilities and learning levels. We specialize in tactile, hands-on learning that gives children an educational experience that is fun and engaging.
Healthy Snacks and Meals: During after school programming we provide all youth with a healthy snack. All of our snacks and meals follow the USDA’s dietary guidelines. We are very accommodating to all allergies.
Contact us for more information:
Program Director Monique Austin: 401.257.6219 / maustin@nwbrv.org
