ROBERTA WEBB CHILD CARE CENTER INC

ROBERTA WEBB CHILD CARE CENTER IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, SERVING CHILDREN 2-5 YEARS BY PROVIDING QUALITY AFFORDABLE, LICENSED CHILDCARE IN A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT. WE PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN TO GROW INTELLECTUALLY, EMOTIONALLY, AND SOCIALLY THROUGH A VETTED CURRICULUM, FROG STREET. MANY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPLORATIONS ARE PROVIDED TO PREPARE CHILDREN TO BECOME GOOD CITIZENS AND READY LEARNERS FOR KINDERGARTEN. CHILDREN RECEIVE 2 MEALS AND A SNACK DAILY, WHICH MEET USDA REQUIREMENTS. HEALTH IS A VITAL PART OF OUR PROGRAM SO CHILDREN RECEIVE 3 DAILY OPPORTUNITIES IN OUR OUTSIDE PLAY AREA. GROSS MOTOR DEVELOPMENT IS ENCOURAGED THROUGH WALKING, RUNNING, BIKING, SWINGING, EXPLORING PLAY STRUCTURES, ETC.FAMILIES ARE PROVIDED SUPPORT AND OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN THEIR CHILD'S EXPERIENCE. FAMILIES ARE WELCOMED INTO THE CENTER. WE HAVE IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL OPTIONS, INCLUDING BI-MONTHLY FAMILY NIGHTS.WE PARTNER WITH LOCAL CHURCHES TO PROVIDE GROCERIES TO EACH FAMILY AT THANKSGIVING AND EASTER, AND GIFTS FOR EACH CHILD AND THEIR SIBLINGS AT CHRISTMAS. WE ARE PART OF FEED AMERICA AND PROVIDE FAMILIES WITH COSTCO BREAD AND PASTRIES WEEKLY. FOR THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR, RWCCC PROVIDED 95% TUITION COVERAGE PAID THROUGH FUNDING SOURCES AND PRIVATE DONATIONS. WE WORK CLOSELY WITH OUTSIDE AGENCIES, PARTNERING WITH HARRISONBURG CITY SCHOOL'S VIRGINIA PRESCHOOL INITIATIVE (VPI), UNITED WAY, THE MIXED DELIVERY GRANT, AND THE DSS. THE CENTER IS LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST SECTION OF HARRISONBURG, NEAR SEVERAL PUBLIC HOUSING UNITS, AND SERVES A HIGH PERCENTAGE OF LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. DURING 2023, 80% OF FAMILIES SERVED WERE AT OR BELOW 200% OF FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES.