Specific Program Goals & Accomplishments

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS JANUARY - DECEMBER 2006

  • Redesigned the entryway of the Family Center, including the open bricked area outside the Coordinator's office.
  • Expanded the database to track Individual Classroom Plans (ICP) as well as a "tickler" of items that are due.
  • Installed dispensers with hand sanitizer and shelves for Kleenex, papers, etc. on both playgrounds.
  • Expanded "continuity of care" model to six (6) Classrooms.
  • Purchased and installed large playground equipment and sandbox cover.
  • Added a computer allowing all Teachers access to the Internet as well as DCO's network.
  • Completed a community comparison of child care rates and services.
  • All Teachers continue to hold CDA/degrees or are actively working toward completion.

GOALS FOR JANUARY - DECEMBER 2007

  • Decrease staff turnover to less than 30%.
  • Develop plans for potential redesign of the Activity Room.
  • Increase number of staff who are qualified to provide inservice/training to other staff.
  • Develop a mentoring plan for new staff.
  • Increase family satisfaction survey responses by 50%.
  • Cover Infant/Toddler outside play area.
  • Identify space for play during inclement weather.
  • Complete interior re-design projects inside the building.

Progam Information

Contacts

Christian, Greene or Taney County

Therapy Secretary
Phone: (417) 829-0800

Sunilyn Howard, Early Child Care and Education Coordinator
1545 East Pythian - A
Springfield, MO 65802

Phone: (417) 829-0801
Fax: (417) 865-7603
SHoward@DCOonline.com