GROW.
Discover the perfect place for your little one at Fruit of the Vine Child Development Center. Our nurturing environment offers quality childcare services for ages 2-5, with infant enrollment coming soon. Our state-funded program and free lunch for children make us a top choice for parents who want the best for their kids.
LOVE.
READY.
Our Mission
Growing Minds, Nurturing Hearts
Our Promise
The mission of Fruit of the Vine Child Development Center is to enhance the quality of early childhood care and education in the multi-ethnic Athens Village and Rosewood community. Our desire is to ensure that all children 3-5 years of age, can be healthy and ready for school. We will accomplish this goal by offering a model early childhood program that provides quality care for preschool-age children and supports the entire family through comprehensive services.
We provide our students with the tools they need for future happiness and success. Our unique programs incorporate a variety of educational theories, while always keeping the child’s best interests in mind and allowing for hands-on, experiential learning. Get in touch to learn more!
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About F.O.T.V
Fruit of The Vine Child Development Center
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Philosophy
Fruit of the Vine Child Development Center is founded on the belief that early childhood education is the crucial foundation for life and is critical in a child’s physical, cognitive, language, and emotional growth.
We believe that children need a structured and predictable environment that is emotionally nurturing and physically safe. A place where loving, well-trained, and knowledgeable caregivers attentively meet the needs of young children.
We practice a progressive philosophy. We believe children learn through play and direct experience. Our multicultural and anti-bias curriculum is designed to help children expand their thinking and encourage creativity in order to integrate their cognitive, emotional, and social development and foster respect
for one other.
Program
The Creative Curriculum balances both teacher-directed and child-initiated learning, with an emphasis on responding to children's learning styles and building on their strengths and interests. Children are free to choose from a variety of teacher-directed and child-initiated activities and interest areas including exploring sand and water, dramatic play, stories, language and literacy activities, science exploration, block building, manipulative and numeric development, art and carpentry materials, music and movement, clay and play dough, sculpting, painting, collage work, cooking, gardening, and a variety of active outdoor exploration. All of these activities are designed to promote high self-esteem, independent learning, and friendships while fostering lifelong feelings of competence. The Creative Curriculum for Preschool clearly defines the teacher's vital role in connecting content, teaching, and learning for preschool children.
Admission
Enrollment is open to children 2-5 years of age. Enrollment into the program shall be granted without discrimination in regard to sex, race, color, creed, political or religious beliefs or ability. Children with special physical or emotional needs will be admitted unless we are unable to physically accommodate them. Fruit of the Vine Child Development Center welcomes the enrollment of children with disabilities and understands the requirement of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to make with reason accommodations for such children. The program refrains from religious practice or instruction.
Attend Orientation
Tours and enrollment orientations are scheduled on a regular basis for prospective parents, and visitors are welcome!
Registration Packet
We maintain a waiting list for all prospective students. Admission is determined by the availability of space and enrollment priority . When space becomes available, we will contact you to determine your continuing interest.
My First Day
My First Day: A Great Start for Your Child
The first day in many of life’s experiences can cause all of us to become a bit nervous; it will not be unusual for your child to feel somewhat anxious about his/her first day of school, too. This first day of school is a milestone in your child’s future attitude toward school and his/her healthy development.
You can help your child prepare by beginning to talk about school many days in advance. Little positive suggestions about school experiences will serve to excite and encourage a desire to go and participate. You may also arrange a few short visits for you and your child (10-15 minutes) to visit the classroom during the day before your child’s start date. Please see the Program Director to make arrangements. We invite parents to stay with their child as long as is necessary on that first day. Sit quietly in one place away from group activities and your child will feel freer to move into the group with the knowledge that his/her parent will be in the same spot. You and the Program Director can decide with your child’s Teacher when you feel your child is ready to be left at school. We recommend that your child get comfortable with you leaving before he/she has to say goodbye. We realize that this process is not always possible for parents who have very busy work schedules. We will work with all parents to make the
transition as smooth and comfortable as possible.
Get in Touch
Fruit Of The Vine Child Development Center
12204 South San Pedro Street
Los Angeles, CA 90061
Office Hours: (Mon - Fri) 7:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Center Hours: (Mon - Fri) 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
323-305-2439