Welcome to Sue's Place Child Care Center

At Sue's Place Child Care Center, our primary mission is to provide exemplary care for the children in our area by offering a model program tailored to ensure the quality of a child’s daily experiences. To provide a safe and developmentally rich environment for children while their families have to be away.

Philosophy & Goals for Children

Children are growing and learning many things. Our job is to guide them in their physical, mental and emotional growth while you are at work. They are not perfect (nor are they expected to be); they have good days and bad days, just like adults.

All children learn at different rates. They learn best through naturally occurring events, and through play and activities that provide for autonomy, control and as much practice or repetition as is necessary to master new skills and to learn to develop their own interests. A thoughtful combination of teacher directed, child initiated, and classroom routines constitute our program. The environment is set-up to help children learn: who they are, what they are capable of and being part of a group. Messages will be clear and consistent. We believe that your family is your child’s first and most important teacher. Your perspective and insights, goals and desires of your child are essential to our providing a great program for him or her. Parents are always a welcome addition to our program.

Additionally, we believe that a learning environment that fosters respect for cultural diversity and that utilizes an open approach to education allows for optimal growth and development of your children.

We have the highest respect for children and their ability to progress through their childhood, developing at a steady pace. We strive to offer routines, activities and an atmosphere of fun and challenge.

How do I enroll?

A minimum of three visits is necessary to get a mutual sense that our program will be a good fit for your family. We strongly encourage parents to read through this website, come for a visit to get a sense of the program, and come again when there are no children here so that we can talk more freely about your specific needs and how our program works. An additional visit with or w/out children, assures that both parents have had an opportunity to understand how our philosophy translates into practice. Your child is welcome at any and all visits, but if you feel it would be easier to talk when she or he is not requiring your attention, then feel free to make arrangements. Often we find that 2 – 3 visits is necessary so that we can meet your family – both parents and child, and have adequate opportunity to get to know each other. A registration packet and deposit are also required.