At Les Petits Cherubs, a program that operates 52 weeks a year, we strive to provide a comprehensive curriculum to establish firm foundations in the areas of emotional, cognitive, and physical development. By offering children the opportunity to learn, grow, and accomplish in a challenging environment, we promote confidence, security, and a positive self-image for each child.We expect children to be children and firmly believe that their day should be a happy one.
Les Petits Cherubs truly respects the rights of parents and their children. In strong support of open and continuing communication between parents and staff, we encourage any and all comments or suggestions.
Our Staff
The teachers at Les Petits Cherubs are of the best and most dedicated professionals in the field. All full-time and part-time staff are required to have state criminal, child abuse and Federal FBI fingerprint clearances. All staff must also complete 18 hours of annual training in Child Development in addition to CPR, First Aid, Fire Safety, Water Safety and Emergency Preparedness.
State Licensing
Les Petits Cherubs understands the importance of maintaining strict compliance with state licensing regulations in order to ensure a quality environment for our children. Each center undergoes an annual inspection by the Department of Public Welfare, where the regulations of staff qualifications, facility, playground, health and safety, and staff/child ratios are regulated.
Pre-K Counts
Les Petits Cherubs in Partnership with the School District of Philadelphia participates in the Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts Program. The Pre-K Counts Program is designed to bring quality education to all children between the ages of 3 and until they enter Kindergarten in the state of Pennsylvania. For more information on Pre-K Counts visit HYPERLINK "http://www.pde.state.pa.us" www.pde.state.pa.us / and click Child Development and Early Learning, then under Programs click on Pre-K Counts.
Keystone Stars Programs
Keystone Stars, a state wide, voluntary quality improvement program that recognizes child care providers who exceed Department of Public Welfare (DPW) requirements. All Les Petits Cherubs locations have been actively involved and continue to meet and exceed the performance standards in the areas of: Staff Education, the Learning Environment, and Administration. These specific areas have been identified as making a difference in the quality of child care.
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
Les Petits Cherubs is a participant in the Child and Adult Care Food Program, which enables us to provide nutritious meals and snacks to infants and children as a regular part of their childcare care. All families enrolled are eligible and encouraged to participate in the program. Les Petits Cherubs encourages a non-competitive eating environment and offers high quality nutritious meals that meet the required meal components and offers children whole grains with, fresh fruits and vegetables.
All meals are served to children under the Child and Adult Care Food Program are served at no separate charge regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. There is no discrimination in admission policy, meal service, or the use of facilities.
Child Care Works
Les Petits Cherubs accepts children enrolled in the Child Care Works. Pennsylvania’s Child Care Works provides financial assistance for child care so that low-income parents can continue to work and provide for their families. Pennsylvania’s Child Care Information Services (CCIS) agencies offer parents a wealth of resources on how to find the best care for their child. Families can apply for Child Care Works online or visit the CCIS agency in their county.
CCIS is your information source for FINDing, SELECTing, and PAYing for child care. There are five CCIS offices in Philadelphia, and at least one CCIS in every county in Pennsylvania. To speak to someone about how CCIS can help you and your family, contact the hotline at 1-888-461-KIDS (5437).
Family Discount
A discount of $20 is applied to the second child of families whose children attend for 5 full days. Families with more than two children must call the Administrative Office to discuss discounts.
How to Enroll
Once you have read the brochure and think that LPC is right for you and your child, simply call the Administrative Office at 610-650-8157 to arrange a date and time to tour the facility. When you call, be sure to tell them what campus you are calling about. At the time of your tour you will meet with the campus director, who will introduce you to the staff and review all LPC policies and procedures in the Parent Handbook.You will receive an enrollment packet at that time, which includes the application, a financial agreement, an emergency contact, health appraisal, civil rights awareness and food program forms. Once you have returned your enrollment packet, with the required registration fee and security deposit, we can schedule your child’s orientation days.These are two half days that we offer, at no cost, to you and your child to slowly introduce you both to our program.These days give you an opportunity to spend some time in your child’s classroom, as well as time for your child to become comfortable in the classroom with us before having to spend the whole day.
Civil Rights Clause
Admissions, the provisions of service and referrals of clients, shall be made without regard to race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age or sex.
Program services shall be made accessible to eligible persons with disabilities though the most practical and economically feasible methods available. These methods include, but are not limited to, equipment redesign, the provision of aids, and the use of alternative service delivery locations. Structural modifications shall be considered only as a last resort among available methods.
Les Petits Cherubs Administrative Offices 3300
Henry Avenue, Building 3, Suite 100, Philadelphia, PA 19129
