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J o s é M a r t í C h i l d De v e l op m e n t C e n t e r

“It is for the children that we work,

for they are the ones who know how to love,

for they are the hope of the world.”

~José Martí (1853-1895)

El Centro de la Raza * 2524 16th Ave S * (206)957-4634

www.elcentrodelaraza.org

For more information or to take a tour, contact:

(206)957-4619

Or visit us at:

2524 16th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144

Over 33 programs and services including:

El Centro de la Raza is a voice and hub for Seattle and Martin Luther King, Jr. County’s Latino community. We

advocate for our people and work to achieve social justice.

Our mission is to build unity across all racial and economic sectors, to organize, empower, and defend our most

vulnerable and marginalized populations, and to bring justice, dignity, equality and freedom to all people of the world.

Basic Healthcare Enrollment Bebes! Infant Mortality Prevention

César Chávez Demonstration Garden College Readiness

Comadres Community Meeting Space & Community Service

Crisis Advocacy Cultural/Political/Social Events

ECR Transitional Housing & El Patio Apartments Employment Program / ESL & Spanish Classes

Financial Empowerment Food Bank

Foreclosure Counseling Growing & Learning Together

Healthy Cooking Classes Homeless Assistance Program

Hope for Youth Poetry & Civil Rights History Classes HUD Housing Counseling Latino Hot Meal Program

Legal Clinic Site / Tax Prep Site Parent-Child Home Program

Santos Rodriguez Memorial Park Senior Nutrition & Wellness / Home Delivered Meals

Veteran’s Services Youth Programs: Case Management & Cultural Enrichment, Employment, Technology Training,

Violence Prevention Immigrant/Human/Civil Rights/Social Justice Advocacy

Programs for children 15 months to 12 years old

Open from 6:30 am—6:00 pm, M-F

Bilingual curriculum in Spanish & English using the most up-to-date research

Multicultural activities

Social Justice & Community Involvement

Kindergarten readiness

Subsidy programs from DSHS, DHHS, ECEAP and StepAhead

Referrals & resources for low-income families

Qualified, caring and dedicated staff

The After School Program aligns with the José Martí Child Development Center in continuing children’s dual-language development in Spanish and English, social justice awareness and cultural appreciation. We offer before and/or after school care for students ages 5-12, and full-time care during the summer.

The After School Program’s 3 main goals are:

Academic achievement, through homework assistance

Community involvement Non-violence training

We work directly with the Seattle Public Schools and encourage family involve-ment to ensure a holistic approach to a child’s academic success. Other components of the program include:

Academic enrichment activities Cultural environment and events Family support and resources

During the summer we offer fun and educational activities and field trips with changing themes throughout the weeks, to continue learning year-round and maintain grade-level proficiency.

CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

José Martí CDC

Principles & Philosophy Bilingual/Bicultural Education

José Martí CDC is a Spanish-English dual-language program using the latest research in early childhood development. We utilize the Soy Bilingue curriculum and the Creative Curriculum, along with the Teaching Strategies Gold assessment, which focuses on 38 age-appropriate Objectives for Development & Learning in the four main areas of development, plus five content areas:

Our Services Costs per month

Full-time, M-F Ages 1-2: $1,400.00 Ages 3-5: $1,300.00

Ages 5-12: After School: $516.00 Before & After School: $558.00 Full time (summer): $645.00

Meals Breakfast, lunch, and a snack are provided.

Subsidy Available

ECEAP, StepAhead, DSHS & DHHS Subsidy Programs

City of Seattle Child Care & Assistance Program The City of Seattle can assist in paying for child

care costs. Families that qualify based on in-come will receive a discount of 40-90%, with a

co-payment that you pay to the center. Subsidies are limited and subject to a waiting

list. For more information call: (206)386-1050

State of Washington – DSHS The State of Washington provides subsidies for

low-income, working families through the Department of Social and Health Services.

For more information call: (877)501-2233

ECEAP & StepAhead

ECEAP and StepAhead programs provide a free half day of preschool. For children to qualify, they must be 3 or 4 years old and their family

must meet income qualifications. Please inquire for this year’s income guidelines and availability. El Sol class marching for immigration reform

Our teachings and philosophies are based on the writings of Cuban poet, educator and martyr José Martí, as well as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, César Chavez, Roberto Maestas and other community leaders. We use their messages of love and empowerment to involve our children in the process of eliminating the economic, racial, social and geographical barriers that divide the peoples of the world.

Social Justice & Community Involvement

We follow the traditions of the Latino community, but we have a strict non-discrimination policy and seek to learn from other cultures. Our curriculum reflects a “rainbow of cultures,” and we regularly participate in community and cultural events that help instill pride in one’s own culture, and respect and appreciation for others’ cultures.

Awareness of social justice issues is an integral part of our philosophy, which we integrate into the curriculum with daily activities and community events such as rallies and cultural events. We also host visitors from the community, state and country, as well as national and international artists, musicians, dancers and poets, whose teachings we incorporate into the curriculum in a developmentally-appropriate manner.

Social/Emotional

Physical (Fine &

Gross Motor)

Cognitive

Language (first and

second)

Literacy

Mathematics

Science &

Technology

Social Studies

The Arts

We emphasize language acquisition through dai-ly life activities as opposed to formal lessons by using both languages in story-telling, music, reading and po-etry, as well as vocabulary and goals of our changing Themes of the Month. We actively promote communication in both languages between stu-dents, teachers, parents and volunteers.

We highly value diversity and multicultural values and traditions, so we strive to represent all of the children’s cultures in the classroom. We further encourage family participation, and we invite families to share cultures, traditions or activities in the classrooms whenever possible.