About the Facility & Its Economic Benefits
•Owned and operated by a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation.
•Managed by a Director who is governed by the corporation’s Board of Directors.
•Newly constructed facility that will serve children from six weeks to twelve years.
•Open Monday to Friday, year-round from 6:45 a.m. (market dependent).
•Providing necessary infant education and care, and before & after-school and summer education and care, while collaborating, but not competing with pre-school services already provided by the local public school.
•Enabling employers to retain and recruit young professionals while creating new jobs.
•Erected next to Cherry Corner Estates Assisted Living Facility, which provides innumerable opportunities for multi-generational interactions and shared services. Our Program Philosophy
•Promote positive relationships among all children and adults to encourage each child’s sense of individual worth and belonging as part of a community and to foster each child’s ability to contribute as a responsible community member.
•Encourage interactions between the children and staff based on developmentally, culturally and linguistically appropriate practices that are inclusive of all areas of child development, including social-emotional; cognitive; physical; communication; and self-help skills.
•Promote the nutrition and health of children and protect them and staff from illness or injury.
•Employ and support a teaching staff that has the educational qualifications, knowledge, and professional commitment necessary to promote a safe and nurturing environment.
•Promote each child’s positive self-image, independence, learning and development while supporting families’ diverse needs and interests.
•Provide innumerable experiences for both our youngest and oldest citizens, as they engage in intergenerational interactions. Ensuring a Bright Future for our Children & Community
We constructed a high-quality facility that meets building guidelines set forth in the Nebraska Child Care Licensure, Infant/Toddler Environmental Rating Scale (ITERS), Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS), American Disabilities Act (ADA), National Association of the Education for Young Children (NAEYC), and provides first-class child care and education through a team of dedicated and educated providers. Services offered provide for the needs of children, parents, and employers in Red Cloud and the surrounding areas. By providing quality, affordable and reliable child care services, existing and prospective employers are able to recruit and retain employees who need assurance a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment is available for their children. How you can help? If you would like to enroll your child or explore how you can contribute to The Valley Child Development Center, please contact:
Meggan Messersmith, Director, 402-746-5110 [email protected]
Sally Hansen, Board President, 402-746-3989 [email protected]
