For Young Children & Families
Wild Plum Center hosts monthly gatherings for all of the families that we serve. These “socializations” focus upon a topic such as school readiness or literacy, provides an opportunity for parents to meet one another and to allow children to
Wild Plum Center regards all forms of family health, including emotional and social well-being, as the foundation for personal well-being and achievement. There are two therapists on our staff who offer a variety of mental health services to children and
February_2013_HS_1WIld Plum Center knows that children need proper nutrition throughout the day so that their brains and bodies can function properly and they will be ready to learn. WPC provides 2/3 of a child’s nutritonal requirements each day they are
Good Nutrition Wild Plum Center operates on the belief that good nutrition is vital to our physical, mental and emotional health. We work with families to help them learn about the USDA food pyramid, how to prepare healthy meals and
Preschool Programs Wild Plum Center currently provides two comprehensive preschool programs — Head Start and non-Head Start funded, Head Start modeled Preschool. Wild Plum provides preschool services to low-income 3- and 4- year-olds. Service elements are intended to address any
Wild Plum Center is the designated Head Start provider for the Boulder County portion of the St. Vrain Valley School District. Head Start is both a federal funding stream, as well as a best-practice early education model. Head Start is
Wild Plum Center currently uses the research-based Creative Curriculum in all 12 of its classrooms. Creative Curriculum focuses on all areas of children’s growth – physical, cognitive, social/emotional, and language development. Creative Curriculum allows each teacher to tailor lessons to
Wild Plum Center regards parents as the first, best and most important teachers of their children. We work with parents to enhance family strengths and address possible areas of need for the family as a whole. Wild Plum Center helps
Why are you called the Wild Plum Center? Native to Colorado, the wild plum tree represents growth, nourishment, and stability – core elements WPC offers to the families we serve. What do you mean by comprehensive preschool and developmental services?
Wild Plum Center works to create a rich learning environment by maintaining high-quality, dedicated professionals across all areas of service. WPC is extremely proud of our staff and the wonderful work being accomplished through their daily efforts both individually and
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