ShareThisC.H.I.L.D. Centre opens door for early learners
You’d think Chicago’s lousy weather last Saturday, December 4 at 10 A.M. would stop people from going to the inauguration of the C.H.I.L.D. Centre (Children’s Holistic Integrated Learning and Development) Centre
at 3235 N. Central Avenue in Chicago but no, Ma’am. Invitees, all of them, came in full force. Treasured friends from the home health industry, among them: Dolly Engracia of Carefirst Home Health Services, Inc., Cecil Ceniza of Life Home Health Care, Inc., Gerry Madanguit of Quality Plus Home Care and Jasmine and Roland Sinio of ACS Home Health. Did I hear the Sinios brought that mouth-watering and very tasty lechon? Yum!!
But get this, folks. Secretary of State Jesse White, along with Philippine Consul General of Chicago, Leo Herrera Lim and Regional Director of Tourism Vernie Morales and husband Bob came, too, to cut the ribbon and grace the occasion. That tells you something about the people behind this child care and learning center.
Beloved in the community, Tita Ging and Nonoy Capio, along with their business partners and bosom friends have put together their minds, passion and resources and waited a year to see their dream center finally open its doors to Chicago’s children: toddlers-ages 2years to 2 years and 11 months, preschoolers, ages 3 to 5 with after school programs including Kindergarten to First Grade.
Built to provide an eco-friendly environment and holistic learning and development for the young, impressionistic minds, C.H.I.L.D. Centre boasts of a 3,800 sq. ft. facility with convenient location, providing accessibility from North to South and from East to West of Chicago even by CTA buses.
Their Curriculum
C.H.I.L.D. Centre designs its curriculum with focus on “ green”, eco-friendly, eco-healthy living with character formation in love and respect as its core.
The curriculum is integrative addressing the multiple intelligences of each child: physical/ calisthenics, mathematical, spatial, musical, intellectual, interpersonal, intrapersonal and logical.
It is eclectic, referencing from the theories of renowned philosophers and educators like Abraham Maslow, Erikson, Piaget, Vygotsky, Gardner and Smilansky and Montessori.
Its approaches make use of cooperative learning, literature based lessons and Creative Curriculum with developmentally appropriate practices.
Its activities include songs, finger plays, rhythm, dance and music, indoor and outdoor in the state-of- the art facilities and materials in the different Centers: Science, Literacy, Block, Dramatic Play, Manipulative, Art, Music, Library, Private Area where learning is taking place each moment in time.
The Staff C.H.I.L.D. Centre is made of People of integrity, impeccable character and exceptional academic training make up the proud staff of the CHILD Centre. They are women educators bound by their love of children and passion for teaching. From its President, Rosalino O. Capio, down to theVice President Carmina Bomediano; Secretary/CHILD Centre Director, Gloria Mata; Treasurer, Luz Laya; Auditor, Fe Mendoza; Marketing Director, Luz Vira Capio and Liaison Officer, Christine Zarate-Brendia, the C.H.I.L.D. Centre is certain to impress the community and keep their credibility intact through the years. For more information about the Centre, its Staff, Programs and Schedule, you can go to their website, childcentreinc.com.
Till next week, guys. If the weather isn’t too bad, there will be more goings on in this wonderful city of Chicago and its suburbia. Given the holidays, I won’t be surprised if I’d run out of space for all these happenings. Until then, keep warm.
Child Centre Inauguration And Ribbon Cutting Guests headed By Hon. Jesse White, Phil. Consul Gen. Leo Herrera-Lim and Phil Tourism Director Vernie Morales. Officers L- R: L A Capio Laya- Treasurer, Fe Mendoza-Auditor, Nonoy Capio-President & Cfo, Tita Ging Capio-Marketing Director, Carmina Bomediano-Vice President, Gloria Mata-Secretary, Christine Zarate-Director
Beth Cassion, Joni Aguila, Alice and Marilou Rabor, Carmina Bomediano, Yoly Tubalinal, Dan Shaefer, Dolly Engracia, Tita Ging Capio, Cecille Buenaflor,Carol and Ariel Aguilar, Bart Tubalinal, Fe Mendoza , Jasmine and Roland Sinio, Gerry Madanguit.
Norma Mendoza, Carmina Bomediano, Fe Mendoza, Elmo Siap, Beth Cassion, L A Capio Laya, Carol and Ariel Aguilar, Nonoy and Tita Ging Capio, Rico Abejero, Edna and Lito Laya, Michelle Bonifacio, Lakhi Siap, Gloria Mata, Connie Mendoza, Edna Pavel, Gino Capio, Jericho, Lexie, Brian and Nathan Laya, Zeny and Zoe Hughes, Beth Mendoza.
After the Ribbon Cutting, a photo shoot for posterity.