Planting the Seeds for Lifelong LearningSylvania Child Care has opened its arms and doors to more than 11,000 children in the past 25 years, helping them to make the connections between life and learning. When they’re with us, children feel treasured, safe, and respected. Families know they can depend on Sylvania Child Care to provide exactly what their children need… a place to come for quality care and lifelong learning.

Sylvania Child Care provides two premier preschools for children ages 3 to 5 years old and before and afterschool care for children grades K to 6.

Here is what we accomplished in just one short year at Sylvania Child Care:• Providedmorethan1,056hoursconcurrentlyofcompassionate,safe,andenrichingcaretomorethan

400 children in our before and afterschool program at five elementary school locations (serving seven elementary schools)

• Ignitedthesparkforlearningin82preschoolchildrenattwoconvenientSylvanialocations

• Gave186childrentheopportunitytoshare10weeksoflaughterandlearninginoursummercampprogram

• Donatedmorethan$6,600inscholarshipsandassistancefunds,ensuringthat20childrenhadthesameopportunity for quality care and teaching as their classmates.

The teachers are exceptional at applying relatable life items to concepts in order for the children to learn in fun and exciting ways. For example, pretending to be the Postman and delivering Valentine cards to the other children’s boxes in order to demonstrate the concept of the postal service and how the mail system works.

—Nanette O.

My daughter, Emily, loved her time at Woodrow Preschool! Not only is she getting prepared academically for Kindergarten, but she is learning very important skills like sharing and thinking through solutions under the guidance of positive and caring teachers.

—Julie R.

Our Mission“To provide safe, quality child care

in a learning environment.”

Sylvania Community Services Case for Support Sylvania Child Care

Making ConnectionsAt Sylvania Child Care, we’re serious about learning and child care. But we make it a joy for children. Our teacherstailortheirteachingtothechild.Wecapturethose“Igetit!”momentsandencouragethe“How?”and“Why?”questions.

Whether it’s in our preschool or our extended care program, we help children to see the art in nature and the math in music. We blend classroom learning with outside adventures. Connected learning means children are prepared for each next step in their education.

Studies indicate enrichment activities have a far-reaching effect on children. Our programs provide social skills development and deepen learning in all academic areas.

I liked the convenience of having the extended care program right at the school. The staff is all very friendly toward the parents and children. My daughter preferred to be there in the morning versus having a family member watch her and get her on the bus. She said she had fun. The fact that she enjoyed it made me even more confident that the program was a good choice for me/us.

—Chris M.

Participants in afterschool programs:• showincreasedinterestandabilityinreading

• developnewskillsandinterests

• showimprovedschoolattendance, increased engagement in school, and reduced dropout rate

• turninmoreandbetterqualityhomework and stay on-task

• showhigheraspirationsforthefuture,including intention to complete high school and go to college.

(NationalInstituteonOut-of-SchoolTime at Wellesley College)

Everything That’s Right Sylvania Child Care needs your help to ensure we provide children in our community with the opportunity, tools, and enrichment activities required for successful lifelong learning.

Sylvania Child Care is managed by Sylvania Community Services, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit agency. Our history of stewardship with donor funds is exemplary. We have no debt. Our strategic plan includes growing our preschool and before and afterschool programs to meet the increased need for quality child care and outstanding preschool education with a focus on enrichment programs. Every child in our community needs—and deserves—the chance to succeed in every step of his or her educational journey. Your gift will help us to:

• Provide more scholarships and assistance to families who are unable to afford preschool or before and after care programs.

• Invest in enrichment programs shown to enhance learning:

• PurchasemusicalinstrumentssuchasBoomwhackers,tunedpercussiontubes,whichprovideaneasyandfun introduction to music for preschool and elementary age students.

• Offerintroductiontoforeignlanguages,martialarts,andyogaamongothers.

• Provideprogramsthathelpenhanceself-esteemandassertivenessandcombatbullying.

• Astoragestructuretoprovideadequatespaceforenhancedenrichmentmaterialsforallchildcaresites.

• Teacher training to provide enhanced opportunities to meet additional early childhood education standards:

• Provideenhancedtrainingintheresearch-basedCreativeCurriculum®.

• Provideon-goinginstructionintheHandwriting-Without-Tearscurriculumthathelpsourteachersandstaffto meet additional early education childhood standards.

• Woodrow Preschool Purchases:

• Infrastructureneedssuchasnewtoilets,sinks,andcabinetsthatwillenhanceoverallprogramofferings.

• Computersforpreschoolerswillenablemorechildrentogaincomputerskillsandparticipateinonlinelearning opportunities. This will enhance kindergarten readiness, a key component of our mission.

• Transportationforfieldtrips

• Gardeningandnatureitemsincludingwoodenrain barrels, individual child-size gardening tools, and aprons that will reinforce classroom lessons about nature and the environment and the joys of growing fresh food from seed.

Sylvania Child CareState-Licensed Year-Round Care

4747N.Holland-SylvaniaRoad•Sylvania,OH43560419.885.2451(p)•419.882.1639(f)

www.sylvaniachildcare.org

Sylvania Child CareState-Licensed Year-Round Care

4747N.Holland-SylvaniaRoad•Sylvania,OH43560419.885.2451(p)•419.882.1639(f)

www.sylvaniachildcare.org

Ways to HelpThe Sylvania Community Services (SCS) Foundation, is a support organization to help meet the growing needs of Sylvania Child Care, and accepts donations on its behalf. Your tax deductible donation to the SCS Foundation is a lasting gift that will ensure the continuation and growth of quality programs and services at Sylvania Child Care.

Types of Gifts:• Cash Contributions — may be directed toward a

specific program, project or purpose.

• Commemorative Gifts — contributions may be made in memory of a friend or loved one, or to celebrate a special event.

• Planned Giving — may be made in a will or a trust that names Sylvania Community Services Foundation as a direct or a charitable remainder

Giftsmaybemadeinpersonorbymailto7140SylvaniaAvenue,Sylvania,OH43560;oronline at www.scsonline.org. Questions may be directedtoSarahMetzger,SCSDevelopmentandCommunicationsManager,at419-885-3913.

See what your gift can provide.

Your investment in Sylvania Child Care is an investment in everything that is right with learning. Thank you for supporting Sylvania Child Care and the future of children in our community.

We offer a variety of giving levels so you can make a donation that is comfortable for you.Friends — up to $100

Supporters — $100-$499

Partners — $500-$999

Benefactors — $1,000 and up

We also offer in-kind and sponsorship giving opportunities.

$1,000toinstallapieceofplayground equipment at Woodrow preschool.

$500for10weeksofhour-long group music lessons at summer

camp to provide music enrichment.

$250tosendoneleadteacherto an advanced Early Childhood

Education Conference.