Address: 803 E. College Avenue, Appleton, Wisconsin 54911 Phone: 920-739-3840 Fax: 920-739-8006 Email:info@projectbridgesdaycare.com
Ages Accepted: 6 weeks to 6 years (pre-kindergarten)
Hours: Monday - Friday 6:45 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Accreditation:
°NationalAssociation for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Project Bridges was the first childcare center in Appleton to be accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). "NAEYC's national, voluntary accreditation system has set professional standards for early childhood education programs, and helps families identify high-quality programs for their young children."
--NAEYC
Curriculum:
°HighScope (Children learn through active involvement with people, materials, events and ideas.)
"Active learning - whether planned by adults or initiated by children - is the central element of the HighScope Preschool Curriculum. Children learn through direct, hands-on experiences with people, objects, events, and ideas." --HighScope
MissionStatement:
Project Bridges is a NAEYC accredited, non-profit day care and preschool. Since 1973, we have been a leader in providing high quality care and education for children with diverse needs, cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds. We are a multicultural day care center and preschool, that believes it is the basic right of every child to feel a sense of identity, purpose and self-esteem, derived in part from each child's cultural heritage. We also believe that each child is unique and deserves the opportunity to grow and experience that uniqueness. With a nationally recognized curriculum, highly trained teachers, and a commitment to low student/teacher ratios, children develop a sense of identity and community in a safe, nurturing environment. For all children enrolled, as well as their families, participating in an integrated program that is reflective of the community and rich in diversity fosters the respect and appreciation of similarities and differences.
3 Specialized programs offered to qualified families/children:
°Language Scholarship: Subsidized part-time enrollment for children who are learning to speak English as a second language.
°Special Needs: Individualized support for children with cognitive, verbal or physical disabilities.
°Sliding Fee: Tuition assistance for qualified low-income families.
Project Bridges is a United Way Fox Cities Parner Agency. "United Way funding provides financial assistance for those families in need, through the Sliding Fee/Payment Assistance Program and supports the Special Needs and Language Scholarship Programs."
--United Way Fox Cities
Teachers and Staff:
16 full-time teachers
3 part-time teachers
3 office staff
1 cook
Project Bridges has a professional, well-trained staff; 6 have a four year bachelors degree, 5 have a two-year associates degree and two have a CDA (Child Development Associate - National Credentialing Program). Staff members are trained in CPR, infant/child first aid, blood borne pathogens and fire extinguisher operation in addition to taking various required continuing education classes throughout the year.
Project Bridges staff is committed to offering a caring, stable environment for all children and their families. Stability is evident, in part, through the constancy of our staff; 7 staff members have been employed 10+ years and 7 have been employed 4-10 years, so children can expect a familiar environment on a daily basis.
Project Bridges was the first childcare center in Appleton to be accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). "NAEYC's national, voluntary accreditation system has set professional standards for early childhood education programs, and helps families identify high-quality programs for their young children." 
"Active learning - whether planned by adults or initiated by children - is the central element of the HighScope Preschool Curriculum. Children learn through direct, hands-on experiences with people, objects, events, and ideas." --HighScope
Project Bridges is a United Way Fox Cities Parner Agency. "United Way funding provides financial assistance for those families in need, through the Sliding Fee/Payment Assistance Program and supports the Special Needs and Language Scholarship Programs." 