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The Growing Child

260 Horizon Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27587-0275 -

School Notes Overview:

The Growing Child strives to provide a developmentally appropriate program. All children are able to grow as individuals as they master skills they need to develop a positive self-image. Every child has the opportunity to develop to his/her full potential. Our purpose is to provide a stimulating experience, family support and encouragement to help your child through their early years of development. We know child care, understand the different needs and demands of the growing child and insist on a loving and caring environment for all children. Our Philosophy is to recognize and respect through inclusion, the uniqueness and potential of all children. This will be achieved through theme based lesson plans in conjunction with the Creative Curriculum learning series. The Center provides an environment where children learn through play while developing positive social interaction skills. Children's activities will be developmentally appropriate and will encourage self-confidence, spontaneity, curiosity, and self-discipline. The learning environment is aimed at providing for the individual needs of each child within our nurturing atmosphere. ...

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School Overview:

	The Growing Child
School Type	Early Childhood / Day Care
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - Kindergarten
County	Wake County, NC
Student Body
Total Students	58 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(NC) School Avg.
% Students of Color	n/a	22%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 56 students
	Kind - 2 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	2 teachers
	This School	(NC) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:29	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	253 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	11 hours	6 hours
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling

School Notes:

The Growing Child strives to provide a developmentally appropriate program. All children are able to grow as individuals as they master skills they need to develop a positive self-image. Every child has the opportunity to develop to his/her full potential. Our purpose is to provide a stimulating experience, family support and encouragement to help your child through their early years of development. We know child care, understand the different needs and demands of the growing child and insist on a loving and caring environment for all children. Our Philosophy is to recognize and respect through inclusion, the uniqueness and potential of all children. This will be achieved through theme based lesson plans in conjunction with the Creative Curriculum learning series. The Center provides an environment where children learn through play while developing positive social interaction skills. Children's activities will be developmentally appropriate and will encourage self-confidence, spontaneity, curiosity, and self-discipline. The learning environment is aimed at providing for the individual needs of each child within our nurturing atmosphere.
Profile last updated: 02/18/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (27587)	School Zip (27587)	(NC) State Average
Population (Approximate)	29,476 people	8,047,333 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	47%	24%
Population Average Age	34 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.7 persons	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	$56,832	$43,285
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.9 rooms	5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	19 years old	31 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	76% / 24%	65% / 35%