Children's Campus Program Information

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Philosophy, Mission and Values

Children's Campus's philosophy, which will markedly influence the design of the physical environment and the curriculum as well as the selection of administrators and teachers, is currently under development by a team of specialists in Early Child Care and Childhood Education. The philosophy will be grounded in a deep respect for the unique needs of each child as he or she strives to master the competencies associated with each phase of development and it will underscore contemporary understanding of how to optimally foster growth and learning. In addition, the philosophy will highlight the value of research and undergraduate and graduate student education in the continued development of quality early child care and education. Though the philosophy is still emerging, the following principles are playing an important role in its formation:

The Child as Person, Problem Solver, and Learner
The Teacher as Guider and Facilitator of Learning
The Parents as Partners in Learning
The Environment as the Context for Learning
The Community as the Reflection of Learning
Research and Education as ways to Promote Positive Change and to Inform Best Practices
Education as a Life-long process for Children, Teachers, Parents and Students

Hours of Operation

Full-day, year-round program

Closed New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Lincoln's Birthday (as observed), Washingtons Birthday (as observed), Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving (Thursday/Friday only), December campus closure (Christmas Day, observed Admissions Day, and delayed observed holidays),

The Children's Campus at SF State will be open during Spring Break, Thanksgiving week (except for Thursday/Friday), and Winter Session.

Proposed operational hours

7:30 am - 5:30 pm

Operating Calendar

Spring Semester 2009 (January 26 - May 29)

Date	Event
January - TBA	Home Visits
Friday, January 23	Family Open House
Monday, January 26	First Day of Spring Childcare
Friday, February 27	Second Payment Due
Monday-Friday, March 23-27	Spring Break (Center Open)
Tuesday, March 31	Cesar Chavez Day (Center Closed)
Monday, March 30	Third Payment Due
April 1 - May 8	Summer 2009 Enrollment (continuing families only) Enrollment Request Form Available - Wednesday, April 1 Enrollment Request Form Deadline - Wednesday, April 15 Parent Confirmation - Monday, April 20 Contract Signing Deadline - Friday, May 8
Thursday, April 30	Fourth Payment Due
May 4 - June 26	Summer 2009 Enrollment (new and continuing families) Enrollment Request Form Available - Monday, May 4 Enrollment Request Form Deadline - Friday, May 29 Parent Confirmation (via email) - Friday, June 19 Contract Signing Deadline - Friday, June 26
Monday, May 25	Memorial Day (Center Closed)
Friday, May 29	Last Day of Spring Semester Childcare

Summer Semester 2009 (June 8 - August 14)

Date	Event
Friday, May 29	First Payment Due
Monday - Friday, June 1-5	Classroom Setup (Center Closed)
Monday, June 8	First Day of Summer Session Childcare
Tuesday, June 30	Second Payment Due
Friday, July 3	Independence Day observed (Center Closed)
Thursday, July 30	Third Payment Due
Friday, August 14	Last Day of Summer Session Childcare

Fall Semester 2009 (August 24 - December 23)

Date	Event
Friday, August 14	First Payment Due
Monday - Wednesday, August 17-19	Classroom Setup / Home Visits (Center Closed)
Thursday - Friday, August 20-21	Staff Orientation (Center Closed)
Friday, August 21	Familiy Open House
Monday, August 24	First Day of Fall Semester Childcare
Monday, September 7	Labor Day (Center Closed)
Monday, September 14	Second Payment Due
Thursday, October 15	Third Payment Due
Wednesday, November 11	Veterans Day (Center Closed)
Monday, November 16	Fourth Payment Due
Thursday - Friday, November 26-27	Thanksgiving Holidays (Center Closed)
November 2 - December 11	Summer 2009 Enrollment (new and continuing families) Enrollment Request Form Available - Monday, November 2 Enrollment Request Form Deadline - Friday, November 16 Parent Confirmation (via email) - Friday, December 4 Contract Signing Deadline - Friday, December 11
Thursday, December 24	Last Day of Fall Semester Childcare
December 25 - January 3, 2010	Campus Holidays (Center Closed)

Spring Semester 2010

Date	Event
Monday, January 4, 2010	First Day of Spring Semester Childcare