Riverside Christian Childcare Center

Phone for Center/Preschool 360-835-3939
Fax for Center/Preschool 360-335-3939

Director: Shannon Calhoun  (e-mail shannyrose05@msn.com)
Preschool Teacher: Kathy Baum
Assistant: Tina Pupalaikis
Assistant: Cheri Bradford

Mission Statement

Hello, and Welcome to our “Daycare Center & Preschool” here in Washougal, Washington. The Riverside Christian Daycare Center & Preschool is dedicated to providing a Christ-Centered early childhood development experience for the young people of this community. It also commits itself to being a Christian example in the community, offering opportunity for a Christ-centered learning experience to all who enroll. The providers are registered with the State and have early childhood knowledge and experienced backgrounds.

We are here because there is a great need for Childcare in this Community. We are associated with Riverside Christian School and the Riverside Seventh-day Adventist Christian Church . This is a wonderful opportunity for the community, church and the school. We all know that the need is here and we will do our best to provide a happy, safe, nurturing and loving Christian environment for all the children at the center.

Thank You for your interest in our Christian Childcare Center!
 
Goals For The Center

• Provide an excellent learning environment.
• Provide cost effective childcare for parents that have kids enrolled at Riverside school.
• Support parent need for one drop off place.
• Provide cost effective childcare for community parents.
• Provide an excellent Pre-K experience to prepare children for elementary school.
• Provide a safe, happy and overall positive experience for the children and their parents.

 If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to contact the Director and/or any staff member.

Our Philosophy on children is: You need to have patience...be calm and have respect for children...respect the whole child, this includes respect for cultural and religious values...most importantly, know each child as an individual. To support this we are creating a positive, caring environment where Christian love and virtue are taught by instruction and example.
 
Caring for and teaching young children has it’s own set of challenges and rewards. The activities for children vary with the different ages and stages. Matching individual children with the right range of activities is important work. Not all children develop at the same rate. We find that it is better to help children find their own solutions rather than serving as a judge and jury for all their disputes.

Licensing

We are licensed for 43 children, and operate under the rules and regulations of the Division of Childcare and Early Learning (DCCEL) of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). If you have any questions about our Daycare License you can reach our Daycare Center Licenser:

Marcie Schaf 360-993-7942
Fax 360-7500-7073

Ages Served

2 1/2 years old to 12 years old

Hours of Operation

Riverside Christian Daycare & Preschool is open Monday-Friday from 7:00am - 6:00pm. We do not provide nighttime care.
Preschool is open from 8:30am – 12:00noon Monday – Friday
3 year olds Wednesdays & Fridays
4-5 year olds Monday-Wednesday-Friday

Meals and Snacks

At this time we are only providing snacks. The snacks we provide are healthy and nutritious! An example would be: juice and crackers or milk and oatmeal cookie. 
Snacks are served at: 10:00am and 4:00pm

Pre-school and Daycare Rates.  Please check out the rate chart on the menu.

Thank you for choosing to know more about
Riverside Christian Childcare & Preschool Center!