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Community Helpers Week

In our preschool programs we recently explored the occupations of different “Community Helpers.”  During this week we had a visit from a local dentist office as well as one of our grandparents who is a postal worker.  The children enjoyed learning about these two helpers, and enjoyed the goodies they were able to take home! A big thank you to all of our local Community Helpers who work so hard to make our community a wonderful place to live.

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Valentines Day Dance Party

Our  School-Age Program from Richmond Road Location joined us at our Chardon Road Location on Valentine’s Day for one fantastic Valentines Day Dance Party!  The children (and staff!) enjoyed the Free Dance, Dance Contest, and of course, our Valentines Day Feast! Thank you Richmond Road School-Agers for joining us!  

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Food Drive for Super 8 Boxes

The Greater Cleveland Food Bank packs special food boxes every day for families who have young children in the home. The Food Boxes are referred to as Super 8 Boxes.  The items listed below are what they consider to be Super 8 foods, which are high in protein and good carbohydrates. 1 in 5 children in the USA goes hungry each day.  Please help stop hunger in America by donating at least 1 non-perishable food item between November 17th and

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Trunk or Treat Fun

Thanks to all of our families that attended our Trunk or Treat last week!  And a huge thank you to our fantastic staff, who put such effort into making it such a fun event for all!

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Trunk or Treat at ESLC

  Trunk or Treat Party! Early Steps Learning Center families from all three of our locations are invited to attend our Trunk or Treat Party! When: Thursday, October 30, 2014 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Where: Early Steps Learning Center, 27027 Chardon Road, Richmond Heights OH  Questions?: Call us at 440-944-2223

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Back to School Child Care Specials 2014

  It’s not too late to enroll your child(ren) at one of our 3 child care centers!  We are now enrolling from ages 6 weeks through 12 years and would love to have your family join our family!  Please contact us ASAP for a tour and to reserve your child’s spot, as we cannot guarantee availability and these spots won’t be open for long! As a Back to School special for new families, we are offering free registration at all

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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Thank You

Left to right: Pastor Kevin James (New Community Bible Fellowship), Amanda Harper (Asst Director), Lauren Gaffney (Director), Sharon Jackson (CFO), Mayor William Margalis of Wickliffe, Angela Barringer (Executive Director), Veronica Waller (Asst Director), Karen Tercek (President of the Willoughby Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce) . This morning we are taking a moment to reflect on the Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for our third Center in Wickliffe.  We were honored to be recognized by the Willoughby Western Lake County

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Mad Science Week at Summer Camp

During Mad Science week at Summer Camp, Campers participated in cool science experiments through nature and chemistry.   A big hit with our campers was the Mentos and Coke Explosion!  If you scroll down to our last photo, you’ll see the result. We included a YouTube video by MythBusters of the Discovery Channel that explains the reaction. This would be a fun outdoor experiment for grownups and children!  

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Welcome Wickliffe ESLC Families!

To our new Wickliffe parents and children – welcome to the ESLC Family!  We are blessed that you have joined us.  As you can see, the teachers, staff and children are having great fun playing and learning together.

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