Organizations Filed Purposes:
CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING HIGH-QUALITY INCLUSIVE PROGRAMS, EXPERIENCES, AND APPROPRIATE SUPPORT TO CHILDREN BIRTH TO SIX YEARS WITH AND WITHOUT SPECIAL NEEDS OR DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS IN THE LAKE OF THE OZARKS AREA. CHILDREN OF ALL SKILL LEVELS PARTICIPATE IN QUALITY INCLUSIVE PROGRAMS.
The Step Ahead program follows the High Scope approach where children are active and develop best from pursuing their own interests while being supported and challenged by adults. The content of the childs development is guided by 58 key developmental indicators in language and literacy, mathematics and science, social-emotional development, physical development, and the arts. The heart of the High Scope approach is the plan-do-review sequence in which children make choices, carry out their ideas, and reflect on what they did. These activities promote initiative and independence. In addition, child engages in group activities, socialize during meals, develop self-care skills, and exercise large muscles during outdoor time. High Scope serves children from diverse backgrounds and with special needs.
FIRST STEPS PROGRAM SUBSIDIZED BY THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES SECTION FOR CHILD CARE REGULATION. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND HEIGHTEN THEIR LEARNING THROUGH MEANINGFUL FAMILY, COMMUNITY, AND CLASSROOM EXPERIENCES.THIS PROGRAM CONSISTS OF CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO THREE YEARS OF AGE.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
Susan Deems | Executive Dir. | 40 | $46,832 |
Susan Buckingham | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
Jana Manville | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
Linda West | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
Coli Creach | Secretary | 0.5 | $0 |
Lisa Berkstresser | Treasurer | 0.5 | $0 |
Kathy Bayes | Chairperson | 0.5 | $0 |
Janene Raubu | MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
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