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The Vincentian Child Care, Inc., operates in conjunction with the philosophy and mission statement of the Vincentian Sisters of Charity, which states that we have reverence for all life. In the same loving spirit as St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac, whose devotion and respect for children moved them to establish orphanages and educational centers in the 17th century, the Vincentian Child Care strives to emulate these virtues and ideals today and into the next millennium. Our ministry calls us to cherish the infants and children entrusted to our care and treat each child as an individual. We endeavor to create a secure and nurturing environment which provides quality care, multicultural programs and meets the needs of the physically challenged. By focusing on the needs and development of the "whole child," we offer a program that stimulates each child's development: socially, intellectually, physically, spiritually and emotionally into a well-integrated and wholesome person. The staff members attempt to provide for this development in a setting conducive to learning and one that fosters growth in all areas of the early childhood curriculum. The careful and extensive planning of our well-equipped Child Care Facility invites the interaction of the children with their surroundings. Here they can experience the sensory, motor, perceptual and language skills through hands-on manipulatives and activities, dramatic play, art, science/discovery and music. Each child's inner world begins to unfold as they are provided with ample opportunities to explore their environment, to satisfy their curiosity and to develop their creativity. We affirm the value of collaborating with parents/guardians so that together we may promote the highest quality of infant/child care. Open lines of communication are imperitive and maintained at all times; parents are our most valuable assets and most effective partners. The Vincentian Child Care, Inc. is licensed by the Pennsylvania State Department of Public Welfare to serve infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers and kindergarten age children.
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Vincentian Child Care, Inc. - 8200 McKnight Road - Pittsburgh, PA 15237 |