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The Ivy School at Oak Grove Elementary

By City, Classroom staff can communicate with your child in, Does this site offer extended care hours?, English, English (program staff can reach out to CCRN coaches to explore tools and other resources needed to support communication in other languages), Jackson County, Location, Medford, No, No, No, Program can offer verbal and written communication in the following languages, Program curriculum is primarily offered in, Program is DHS listed, Program utilizes social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum or approach (example: Conscious Discipline, Second Step, etc.), Provider Type, School District, Spanish and English, Transportation Available, Yes

Information on the 2024-2025 program year coming soon! Please be aware some program locations and schedules may change in the fall. If changes impact your program selections we can assist you in updating your screening form. Please check back this spring and summer for updates.

Address: 2838 West Main St., Medford, ORĀ  97501

Contact Name: Brittain Zimmerman

Phone: 541-494-0323

Email: Preschoolenrollment@tcmso.org

Website: www.tcmso.orgĀ 

Provider Type: Center-based

Program curriculum is primarily offered in: English

Classroom staff can communicate with your child in: English
* Participating Preschool Promise programs are inclusive and open to all children regardless of their primary language. Preschool Promise programs may need to reach out to Preschool Promise coaches for tools and resources to help them support communication in other languages

Program can offer verbal and written communication in the following languages: Spanish and English
*Program staff may need to use translation tools and/or services to provide communication in other languages to families if needed

Transportation is available: No

Preschool Promise Operating Hours:

  • Monday – Friday 8:00 am -2:00 pm

Does this site offer extended care hours? No

Program is currently listed with the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) aka “DHS Listed” and able to accept Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) subsidies? No

Preschool Promise Program Year:

  • September 5, 2023 – June 5, 2024

Description:Ā The Ivy School is a Reggio Emilia inspired preschool that believes all children can learn through play. We believe in creating environments that are engaging, innovative, and inspiring. Our focus will always be on helping your child thrive socially and emotionally and be prepared for their future transition into Kindergarten.

Program utilizes social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum or approach (example: Conscious Discipline, Second Step, etc.): Yes

Experience or Specialized Trainings: All of our teachers have extensive training, experience and education in the field of Early Childhood Education. We work hard to provide our staff with ongoing training to meet the individual needs of their students and families.

Other Services Provided: Students enrolled at the Ivy School will receive a membership to Kid Time Children’s Museum and can access the museum for the entire year. The Ivy School also partners with Early Intervention Early Childhood Special Education, The Warm Line, The Family Nurturing Center, The YMCA and many more local organizations to ensure that families are connected to supports and resources that are available to them.

JuliEm’s Preschool

By City, Classroom staff can communicate with your child in, Does this site offer extended care hours?, English, English, English (program staff can reach out to CCRN coaches to explore tools and other resources needed to support communication in other languages), Family Child Care / Home-Based Preschool, Jackson County, Location, Medford, No, No, Program can offer verbal and written communication in the following languages, Program curriculum is primarily offered in, Program is DHS listed, Program utilizes social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum or approach (example: Conscious Discipline, Second Step, etc.), Provider Type, Transportation Available, Yes, Yes

Information on the 2024-2025 program year coming soon! Please be aware some program locations and schedules may change in the fall. If changes impact your program selections we can assist you in updating your screening form. Please check back this spring and summer for updates.

Address: 507 Barnes Ave., Medford, OR 97504

Contact Name: Julia Shannon ~ 541-499-6945 Landline

Emily Youngblood ~ 541-862-0940 Calls & Texts

Email: shannon.julia@gmail.com

Provider Type: Family Child Care/In-home preschool

Program curriculum is primarily offered in: English

Classroom staff can communicate with your child in: English
* Participating Preschool Promise programs are inclusive and open to all children regardless of their primary language. Preschool Promise programs may need to reach out to Preschool Promise coaches for tools and resources to help them support communication in other languages

Program can offer verbal and written communication in the following languages: English
*Program staff may need to use translation tools and/or services to provide communication in other languages to families if needed

Transportation is available: No

Preschool Promise Operating Hours:

  • Monday – Thursday 8:15 am -2:45 pm

Does this site offer extended care hours? No

Program is currently listed with the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) aka “DHS Listed” and able to accept Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) subsidies? Yes

Preschool Promise Program Year:

  • September 4, 2023 – May 30, 2024

Description: JuliEmā€™s is a certified home-based preschool, ran by Julia and Emily. We foster children’s self-esteem, independence and exploration. We teach cooperation, respect and compassion for others. We will make each child feel included, understood, and important. We strive to bring each familyā€™s and each child’s cultural values and needs into account, to make each child feel at home. We value learning through fun and open play, and allow for children to make many of their own choices. Through our observations, we create specific curriculum tailored to each childā€™s needs, interests, and developmental stage, as well as the needs and interests of the group as a whole.

Program utilizes social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum or approach (example: Conscious Discipline, Second Step, etc.): Yes

Experience or Specialized Trainings: The lead teacher has an NAEYC accredited Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education and Family Studies, and both teachers are participating in the Spark Program.

Kids Discovery Corner

By City, Classroom staff can communicate with your child in, Does this site offer extended care hours?, English, Family Child Care / Home-Based Preschool, Jackson County, Location, Medford, No, No, No, Program can offer verbal and written communication in the following languages, Program curriculum is primarily offered in, Program is DHS listed, Program utilizes social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum or approach (example: Conscious Discipline, Second Step, etc.), Provider Type, Spanish and English, Spanish and English, Transportation Available, Yes

Information on the 2024-2025 program year coming soon! Please be aware some program locations and schedules may change in the fall. If changes impact your program selections we can assist you in updating your screening form. Please check back this spring and summer for updates.

Address: 777 Ellendale Dr., Medford, OR 97504

Contact Name: Gina Arellanes

Phone: 541-324-3374

Email: kidsdiscoverycorner@gmail.com

Provider Type: Family Child Care/In-home preschool

Program curriculum is primarily offered in: English

Classroom staff can communicate with your child in: Spanish and English
* Participating Preschool Promise programs are inclusive and open to all children regardless of their primary language. Preschool Promise programs may need to reach out to Preschool Promise coaches for tools and resources to help them support communication in other languages

Program can offer verbal and written communication in the following languages: Spanish and English
*Program staff may need to use translation tools and/or services to provide communication in other languages to families if needed

Transportation is available: No

Preschool Promise Operating Hours:

  • Monday – Thursday 7:30 am -3:30 pm
  • Anticipates that hours will be the same for 2024/2025 School Year

Does this site offer extended care hours? 2023/2024 No

  • Anticipates to offer this in 2024/2025 Monday – Thursday 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm, but availability may be limited

Program is currently listed with the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) aka “DHS Listed” and able to accept Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) subsidies? Yes

Preschool Promise Program Year:

  • September 5, 2023 – May 29, 2024
  • Anticipated Dates for 2024/2025 School Year: September 9, 2024 – May 22, 2025

Description: Our Mission at KDC is to incorporate a play-based emergent learning curriculum that is child centered and teacher-guided. We use The Creative Curriculum with a Montessori foundational approach. A variety of strategies and modes will be offered throughout the school year using small group and individual learning, thematic, technological, experiential learning and creative arts. We believe that allowing students to take ownership of their learning they will build a positive self-concept creating a love of learning that lasts a lifetime!

We believe in using a child-centered teaching philosophy where our Kids will be Playing to Learn while learning to be: Confident, Respectful, Self-sufficient, creative thinkers and problem solvers. Playing is very important in your childā€™s social, intellectual, emotional and physical development. We will teach all of the children to have compassion and to care and respect others. We believe that children are smart, imaginative and eager to learn and that this is accomplished through kindness, consistency, guidance, patience, teaching, playing and lots of fun! We provide at home activities for families to work on together as a way of incorporating parents into their daily activities.

I do speak English and Spanish and encourage children to speak in any language they are most comfortable with. 85% of our core curriculum is taught in English with the other 15% taught in Spanish. Within our classroom environment we provide a multitude of visuals and manipulatives that incorporate races and cultural practices around the world. We incorporate food and special events from different cultures so that our children are exposed to many different races and traditions around the world.

We want our children to love and respect the world they are in! We provide a cozy home environment with all of the perks of a preschool! Home cooked breakfast and lunch is served daily along with a healthy snack. We encourage kids to eat healthy meals to help them grow and learn. We use Brightwheel for an easy communication system for all families.

Experience or specialized trainings: As the head teacher, I am a licensed elementary teacher with a masters in education. I also have 10 years experience teaching preschool. I have had my own childcare business for 18 years. I am a step 10 in ORO. Our second teacher is a step 8.5 and has been with us for the past 7 years!

The Ivy School at Washington Elementary

By City, Classroom staff can communicate with your child in, Does this site offer extended care hours?, English, English (program staff can reach out to CCRN coaches to explore tools and other resources needed to support communication in other languages), Jackson County, Location, Medford, No, No, No, Program can offer verbal and written communication in the following languages, Program curriculum is primarily offered in, Program is DHS listed, Program utilizes social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum or approach (example: Conscious Discipline, Second Step, etc.), Provider Type, School District, Spanish and English, Transportation Available, Yes

Information on the 2024-2025 program year coming soon! Please be aware some program locations and schedules may change in the fall. If changes impact your program selections we can assist you in updating your screening form. Please check back this spring and summer for updates.

Address: 610 South Peach St., Medford, ORĀ  97501

Contact Name: Brittain Zimmerman

Phone: 541-494-0323

Email: preschoolenrollment@tcmso.org

Website: www.tcmso.orgĀ 

Program curriculum is primarily offered in: English

Classroom staff can communicate with your child in: English
* Participating Preschool Promise programs are inclusive and open to all children regardless of their primary language. Preschool Promise programs may need to reach out to Preschool Promise coaches for tools and resources to help them support communication in other languages

Program can offer verbal and written communication in the following languages: Spanish and English
*Program staff may need to use translation tools and/or services to provide communication in other languages to families if needed

Transportation is available: No

Preschool Promise Operating Hours:

  • Monday – Friday 8:00 am -2:00 pm
  • Early Release Wednesday 12:30 pm

Does this site offer extended care hours? No

Program is currently listed with the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) aka “DHS Listed” and able to accept Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) subsidies? No

Preschool Promise Program Year:

  • September 5, 2023 – June 5, 2024

Description:Ā The Ivy School is a Reggio Emilia inspired preschool that believes all children can learn through play. We believe in creating environments that are engaging, innovative, and inspiring. Our focus will always be on helping your child thrive socially and emotionally and be prepared for their future transition into Kindergarten.

Program utilizes social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum or approach (example: Conscious Discipline, Second Step, etc.): Yes

Experience or Specialized Trainings: All of our teachers have extensive training, experience and education in the field of Early Childhood Education. We work hard to provide our staff with ongoing training to meet the individual needs of their students and families.

Other Services Provided: Students enrolled at the Ivy School will receive a membership to Kid Time Children’s Museum and can access the museum for the entire year. The Ivy School also partners with Early Intervention Early Childhood Special Education, The Warm Line, The Family Nurturing Center, The YMCA and many more local organizations to ensure that families are connected to supports and resources that are available to them.

The Ivy School at Griffin Creek Elementary

By City, Classroom staff can communicate with your child in, Does this site offer extended care hours?, English, Jackson County, Location, Medford, No, No, Program can offer verbal and written communication in the following languages, Program curriculum is primarily offered in, Program is DHS listed, Program utilizes social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum or approach (example: Conscious Discipline, Second Step, etc.), Provider Type, School District, Spanish and English, Spanish and English, Transportation Available, Yes, Yes

Information on the 2024-2025 program year coming soon! Please be aware some program locations and schedules may change in the fall. If changes impact your program selections we can assist you in updating your screening form. Please check back this spring and summer for updates.

Address: 2430 Griffin Creek Rd., Medford, ORĀ  97501

Contact Name: Brittain Zimmerman

Phone: 541-494-0323

Email: Preschoolenrollment@tcmso.org

Website: www.tcmso.org

Provider Type: Center-based

Program curriculum is primarily offered in: English

Classroom staff can communicate with your child in: English
* Participating Preschool Promise programs are inclusive and open to all children regardless of their primary language. Preschool Promise programs may need to reach out to Preschool Promise coaches for tools and resources to help them support communication in other languages

Program can offer verbal and written communication in the following languages: Spanish and English
*Program staff may need to use translation tools and/or services to provide communication in other languages to families if needed

Transportation is available: No

Preschool Promise Operating Hours:

  • Monday – Friday 8:00 am -2:00 pm
  • Early Release Wednesdays 12:30 pm

Does this site offer extended care hours? No

Program is currently listed with the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) aka “DHS Listed” and able to accept Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) subsidies? Yes

Preschool Promise Program Year:

  • September 5, 2023 – June 5, 2024

Description:Ā The Ivy School is a Reggio Emilia inspired preschool that believes all children can learn through play. We believe in creating environments that are engaging, innovative, and inspiring. Our focus will always be on helping your child thrive socially and emotionally and be prepared for their future transition into Kindergarten.

Program utilizes social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum or approach (example: Conscious Discipline, Second Step, etc.): Yes

Experience or Specialized Trainings: All of our teachers have extensive training, experience and education in the field of Early Childhood Education. We work hard to provide our staff with ongoing training to meet the individual needs of their students and families.

Other Services Provided: Students enrolled at the Ivy School will receive a membership to Kid Time Children’s Museum and can access the museum for the entire year. The Ivy School also partners with Early Intervention Early Childhood Special Education, The Warm Line, The Family Nurturing Center, The YMCA and many more local organizations to ensure that families are connected to supports and resources that are available to them.

The Ivy School at Kid Time Children’s Museum

By Both Spanish and English, Center-Based, City, Does this site offer extended care hours?, Jackson County, Location, Medford, No, Program can offer verbal and written communication in the following languages, Program curriculum is primarily offered in, Program is DHS listed, Program utilizes social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum or approach (example: Conscious Discipline, Second Step, etc.), Provider Type, Spanish and English, Spanish and English, Transportation Available, Yes, Yes, Yes

Information on the 2024-2025 program year coming soon! Please be aware some program locations and schedules may change in the fall. If changes impact your program selections we can assist you in updating your screening form. Please check back this spring and summer for updates.

Address: 413 West Main St., Medford, ORĀ  97501

Contact Name: Brittain Zimmerman

Phone: 541-494-0323

Email: preschoolenrollment@tcmso.org

Website: www.tcmso.org

Provider Type: Center-based

Program curriculum is primarily offered in: Both Spanish and English

Classroom staff can communicate with your child in: Spanish and English
* Participating Preschool Promise programs are inclusive and open to all children regardless of their primary language. Preschool Promise programs may need to reach out to Preschool Promise coaches for tools and resources to help them support communication in other languages

Program can offer verbal and written communication in the following languages: Spanish and English
*Program staff may need to use translation tools and/or services to provide communication in other languages to families if needed

Transportation is available: No

Preschool Promise Operating Hours:

  • Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

Does this site offer extended care hours? Yes, but availability may be limited.

  • Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 8:00 am
  • Monday – Friday 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Program is currently listed with the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) aka “DHS Listed” and able to accept Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) subsidies? Yes

Preschool Promise Program Year:

  • September 5, 2023 – June 5, 2024

Description:Ā The Ivy School is a Reggio Emilia inspired preschool that believes all children can learn through play. We believe in creating environments that are engaging, innovative, and inspiring. Our focus will always be on helping your child thrive socially and emotionally and be prepared for their future transition into Kindergarten.

Program utilizes social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum or approach (example: Conscious Discipline, Second Step, etc.): Yes

Experience or Specialized Trainings: All of our teachers have extensive training, experience and education in the field of Early Childhood Education. We work hard to provide our staff with ongoing training to meet the individual needs of their students and families.

Other Services Provided: Students enrolled at the Ivy School will receive a membership to Kid Time Children’s Museum and can access the museum for the entire year. The Ivy School also partners with Early Intervention Early Childhood Special Education, The Warm Line, The Family Nurturing Center, The YMCA and many more local organizations to ensure that families are connected to supports and resources that are available to them.

The Ivy School at Howard Elementary

By City, Classroom staff can communicate with your child in, Does this site offer extended care hours?, English, English (program staff can reach out to CCRN coaches to explore tools and other resources needed to support communication in other languages), Jackson County, Location, Medford, No, No, Program can offer verbal and written communication in the following languages, Program curriculum is primarily offered in, Program is DHS listed, Program utilizes social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum or approach (example: Conscious Discipline, Second Step, etc.), Provider Type, School District, Spanish and English, Transportation Available, Yes, Yes

Information on the 2024-2025 program year coming soon! Please be aware some program locations and schedules may change in the fall. If changes impact your program selections we can assist you in updating your screening form. Please check back this spring and summer for updates.

Address: 286 Mace Rd., Medford, ORĀ  97501

Contact Name: Brittain Zimmerman

Phone: 541-494-0323

Email: preschoolenrollment@tcmso.org

Website: www.tcmso.org

Provider Type: Center-based

Program curriculum is primarily offered in: English

Classroom staff can communicate with your child in: English
* Participating Preschool Promise programs are inclusive and open to all children regardless of their primary language. Preschool Promise programs may need to reach out to Preschool Promise coaches for tools and resources to help them support communication in other languages

Program can offer verbal and written communication in the following languages: Spanish and English
*Program staff may need to use translation tools and/or services to provide communication in other languages to families if needed

Transportation is available: No

Preschool Promise Operating Hours:

  • Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
  • Early Release Wednesday 12:30 pm

Does this site offer extended care hours? No

Program is currently listed with the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) aka “DHS Listed” and able to accept Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) subsidies? Yes

Preschool Promise Program Year:

  • September 5, 2023 – June 5, 2024

Description:Ā The Ivy School is a Reggio Emilia inspired preschool that believes all children can learn through play. We believe in creating environments that are engaging, innovative, and inspiring. Our focus will always be on helping your child thrive socially and emotionally and be prepared for their future transition into Kindergarten.

Program utilizes social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum or approach (example: Conscious Discipline, Second Step, etc.): Yes

Experience or Specialized Trainings: All of our teachers have extensive training, experience and education in the field of Early Childhood Education. We work hard to provide our staff with ongoing training to meet the individual needs of their students and families.

Other Services Provided: Students enrolled at the Ivy School will receive a membership to Kid Time Children’s Museum and can access the museum for the entire year. The Ivy School also partners with Early Intervention Early Childhood Special Education, The Warm Line, The Family Nurturing Center, The YMCA and many more local organizations to ensure that families are connected to supports and resources that are available to them.

The Ivy School at Jackson Elementary

By City, Classroom staff can communicate with your child in, Does this site offer extended care hours?, English, English (program staff can reach out to CCRN coaches to explore tools and other resources needed to support communication in other languages), Jackson County, Location, Medford, No, No, Program can offer verbal and written communication in the following languages, Program curriculum is primarily offered in, Program is DHS listed, Program utilizes social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum or approach (example: Conscious Discipline, Second Step, etc.), Provider Type, School District, Spanish and English, Transportation Available, Yes, Yes

Information on the 2024-2025 program year coming soon! Please be aware some program locations and schedules may change in the fall. If changes impact your program selections we can assist you in updating your screening form. Please check back this spring and summer for updates.

Address: 713 Summit Ave., Medford, ORĀ  97501

Contact Name: Brittain Zimmerman

Phone: 541-494-0323

Email: preschoolenrollment@kid-time.org

Website: www.tcmso.org

Provider Type: Center-based

Program can offer verbal and written communication in the following languages: Spanish & English

Program offers classroom instruction in: English

Transportation is available: No

Preschool Promise Operating Hours:

  • Monday – Friday 8:00 am -2:00 pm

Does this site offer extended care hours? No

Program is currently listed with the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) aka “DHS Listed” and able to accept Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) subsidies? Yes

Preschool Promise Program Year:

  • September 6, 2022 – June 8, 2023

Description:Ā The Ivy School is a Reggio Emilia inspired preschool that believes all children can learn through play. We believe in creating environments that are engaging, innovative, and inspiring. Our focus will always be on helping your child thrive socially and emotionally and be prepared for their future transition into Kindergarten.

Program utilizes social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum or approach (example: Conscious Discipline, Second Step, etc.): Yes

Experience or Specialized Trainings: All of our teachers have extensive training, experience and education in the field of Early Childhood Education. We work hard to provide our staff with ongoing training to meet the individual needs of their students and families.

Other Services Provided: Students enrolled at the Ivy School will receive a membership to Kid Time Children’s Museum and can access the museum for the entire year. The Ivy School also partners with Early Intervention Early Childhood Special Education, The Warm Line, The Family Nurturing Center, The YMCA and many more local organizations to ensure that families are connected to supports and resources that are available to them.

Espial Child Environment

By Both Spanish and English, City, Classroom staff can communicate with your child in, Does this site offer extended care hours?, Family Child Care / Home-Based Preschool, Jackson County, Location, Medford, No, Program can offer verbal and written communication in the following languages, Program curriculum is primarily offered in, Program is DHS listed, Program utilizes social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum or approach (example: Conscious Discipline, Second Step, etc.), Provider Type, Spanish and English, Spanish and English, Transportation Available, Yes, Yes, Yes

Information on the 2024-2025 program year coming soon! Please be aware some program locations and schedules may change in the fall. If changes impact your program selections we can assist you in updating your screening form. Please check back this spring and summer for updates.

Address: 1419 Coquette St., Medford, ORĀ  97504

Contact Name: Maria R. Gaytan

Phone: 541-613-1196

Email: encisomaria77@yahoo.com

Website: www.espialchildenvironmentllc.com

Provider Type: Family Child Care / Home-based Preschool

Program curriculum is primarily offered in: Both Spanish and English

Classroom staff can communicate with your child in: Spanish and English
* Participating Preschool Promise programs are inclusive and open to all children regardless of their primary language. Preschool Promise programs may need to reach out to Preschool Promise coaches for tools and resources to help them support communication in other languages

Program can offer verbal and written communication in the following languages: Spanish and English
*Program staff may need to use translation tools and/or services to provide communication in other languages to families if needed

Transportation is available: No

Preschool Promise Operating Hours:

  • Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

Does this site offer extended care hours? Yes

  • Monday – Friday 6:00 am – 8:00 am
  • Monday – Friday 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Program is currently listed with the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) aka “DHS Listed” and able to accept Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) subsidies? Yes

Preschool Promise Program Year:

  • September 11, 2023 – June 15, 2024

Description:Ā My program follows the Creative Curriculum, it’s a respectful, safe and well guided program. In my program I take into account the children’s needs and interest by using daily observation, the ASQ (Ages and Stages Questionnaire) and check point. We welcome all families. As a head teacher I am very flexible with hours before and after regular Preschool Promise Hours.

Program utilizes social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum or approach (example: Conscious Discipline, Second Step, etc.): Yes

Experience or Specialized Trainings: As the head teacher I am well educated, with an AAS in Early Childhood Education. My teacher assistant and I are well trained to guide your children.

Primeros Amigos

By City, Classroom staff can communicate with your child in, Does this site offer extended care hours?, Family Child Care / Home-Based Preschool, Jackson County, Location, Medford, No, Program can offer verbal and written communication in the following languages, Program curriculum is primarily offered in, Program is DHS listed, Program utilizes social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum or approach (example: Conscious Discipline, Second Step, etc.), Provider Type, Spanish, Spanish, Spanish (program staff can reach out to CCRN coaches to explore tools and other resources needed to support communication in other languages), Transportation Available, Yes, Yes, Yes

Information on the 2024-2025 program year coming soon! Please be aware some program locations and schedules may change in the fall. If changes impact your program selections we can assist you in updating your screening form. Please check back this spring and summer for updates.

Address: 109 Horton Cir., Medford, ORĀ  97501

Contact Name: Ermila Alegria

Phone: 541-951-5734

Email: primerosamigos1234@gmail.com

Provider Type: Family Child Care / Home-based Preschool

Program curriculum is primarily offered in: Spanish

Classroom staff can communicate with your child in: Spanish
* Participating Preschool Promise programs are inclusive and open to all children regardless of their primary language. Preschool Promise programs may need to reach out to Preschool Promise coaches for tools and resources to help them support communication in other languages

Program can offer verbal and written communication in the following languages: Spanish
*Program staff may need to use translation tools and/or services to provide communication in other languages to families if needed

Transportation is available: No

Preschool Promise Operating Hours:

  • Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

Does this site offer extended care hours? Yes, but availability may be limited.

  • Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 8:00 am
  • Monday – Friday 2:00 pm -3:00 pm

Program is currently listed with the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) aka “DHS Listed” and able to accept Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) subsidies? Yes

Preschool Promise Program Year:

  • September 6, 2023 – June 12, 2024

Description:Ā The Mission of Primeros Amigos [First Friends] is to offer high quality education, and areas of interest have been prepared to provide a safe and comfortable environment with creative and reflective capacity, rich with training and educational experiences, helping in the formation of moral, ethical, and cultural values that help children to develop all of their abilities and talents, keeping in mind the skills and abilities of each child within a framework of rules that promote individual respect and love for oneself, for others, and for the environment. Promoting committed family participation, which contributes to the success of the child, the family and the community.

The Vision of Primeros Amigos [First Friends] is for all children to receive high-quality education in an environment of equity and inclusion, recognizing that each child is singular, and therefore it is necessary to make individualized adaptations to create strategies to support their development, that is, including making adaptations to cover the needs of each one of the children, where there is no prejudice based on their race, language, or beliefs, avoiding stereotypes, valuing these first years of life, promoting inclusion and diversity.

The Philosophy of Primeros Amigos [First Friends] is to promote the curiosity of every child in a multicultural environment where dignity is provided for their culture, language, beliefs and customs, and in this way the child gets the best performance for his or her development and reinforces his or her own identity. Families are encouraged to collaborate and make suggestions, knowing that their viewpoints will be respected and valued when it comes time to make decisions related to childrenā€™s development, therefore I will make sure to show them empathy and sensitivity. A weekly study plan is prepared, designed with activities to support each child, keeping in mind their abilities and their own interests, with a goal being development in all areas, the observations and evaluations of each child being necessary, as they are the guide for covering all their needs. Play is an important tool for developing self-control and promoting language, cognition, and social competency. Knowing that the important thing is that we teach them to recognize their emotions and provide them strategies to be able to regulate themselves, which is necessary for conscious coexistence, which is to say, helping them to develop respect for the dignity of other people and also respect for their own rights and responsibilities as well as those of others, establishing equal relations and avoiding all types of violence, allowing them to prepare their own rules and thus learn to have good relations and work in collaboration with those around them, and in this way inclusion and respect for diversity arises in a natural manner. In Primeros Amigos [First Friends], we follow a mixture of philosophies, primarily Waldorf, the child is encouraged to love, respect and care for our planet so they can make this connection with the environment.

My educational purpose is to be able to have a positive impact on the life of a child, families, and society, and this is why I make sure not to forget my role and the responsibility I have to deliver high-quality education, and therefore I have to pay attention to the methods that I use in teaching, what I teach and the way I do it, including that the way of evaluation must be in a conscious manner. I have learned that when children have time and materials, they express themselves in their way, freely and at their own pace.

Program utilizes social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum or approach (example: Conscious Discipline, Second Step, etc.): Yes

Experience or Specialized Trainings:

  • 13 years providing childcare for families in the city of Medford, Oregon
  • 7 years specializing in the preschool age.
  • 50 credits at RCC, 3 [stars] in Spark, and 8.5 in ORO.

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