What
is the Family Resource Center?
The Family Resource is a place where Florida Gulf Coast University
students, faculty, staff and some families within the community
at large, can access affordable early care and education for
their dependent infants, toddlers and preschool children.
The center serves 40 full-time children - 8 infants, 12 toddlers
and 20 preschoolers.
How
will my child's care and educational needs be addressed?
Your child's care and educational needs are addressed in
an individualized, developmentally appropriate manner in
a setting that is nurturing and intellectually stimulating.
Children have a wide variety of interesting activities to
choose from to promote optimal growth and development in
the physical, cognitive, language and social/emotional areas
of development. Learning areas include art, block building,
reading, writing, large and small motor activities, dramatic
play, outdoor play, science, computers and the environment,
among others. The philosophy of the early care and education
program of the Family Resource Center includes:
- Each
child is a competent and active learner.
- Early
education is based on trusting relationships and collaboration
among children and adults.
- Children
construct their own knowledge through active engagement
with people and materials.
- Each
child is unique.
- Curriculum
is integrated across all domains including emergent curriculum
and projects.
- Curriculum
recognizes the interplay among social-emotional, cognitive
and physical growth.
- The
curriculum is child-centered, interesting and dynamic.
- The
curriculum includes all the objectives and activities
that ultimately prepare children for school.
- Ongoing
assessment of children's learning and adapting the curriculum
accordingly is essential to ensure optimal child progress.
What
are the staff qualifications?
Currently all of the Center teachers and substitutes have
a bachelor's degree or higher in education or related fields.
What
are the Center's hours?
The Center's hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m.
to 6:00 p.m.
What
are the weekly costs for the Center?
| |
Infant/Toddler
(6 weeks - 3 years) |
Preschool
(3 years - 5 years) |
| Students |
Please
contact the Family Resource Center for current rates:
239-590-7855 |
Faculty/Staff
- below
$50,000 (household) |
Faculty/Staff
- above
$50,000 (household) |
| Low
Income Community |
| Community
at Large |
Costs
include a five-day meal plan totaling $20/week. The cost
of the meal plan is subtracted for younger infants.
Are
there any additional costs?
-
A one-time application fee of $25.
- A
two-week deposit: Applied toward a child's last two weeks
in the Center if the parent gives the Center a minimum
of two weeks notice of withdrawal.
- To
be placed on the waiting list you must complete an application
with a check for $15. The $15 will be applied towards
the application fee upon your child's placement in the
Center.
How
can I enroll my child in the Center?
If you are interested in care and education for your child
while you attend school and/or work please complete the
Initial Application found at this web site. If you do not
wish to submit your application electronically, call the
Family Resource Center at 239-590-7855 for further instructions.
To view the Enrollment Selection Guidelines
click here.
Mailing
Address:
Family Resource Center
Florida Gulf Coast University
10501 FGCU Blvd. South
Ft. Myers, FL. 33965-6565
E-Mail
Address: family@fgcu.edu
Phone Number:(239)-590-7855
Fax Number:(239)-590-7864
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