Polk After School Child Care Program - Oakville CT Child Care Center

437 BUCKINGHAM ST , OAKVILLE CT 06779
(203) 655-8228

About the Provider

Description: Our mission is to foster the growth of independent and confident scholars who respect themselves and others through active learning experiences that extend their knowledge in the classroom and beyond.

The learning environment at the Holly Pond School is experiential, interactive, and collaborative, with an emphasis on educating the whole person— fostering the intellectual, socio-emotional, and physical growth of each child. We plan and follow a consistent schedule daily with learning goals in mind. This helps children feel secure (because they know what comes next) and independent (because they move from one activity to another easily and confidently).

Our curriculum is organized thematically, enabling children to make thoughtful connections and comparisons from their own observations, explorations, and experiences. We believe we teach children best when we support and extend their learning through play, challenging them to discover their own abilities and to try the unfamiliar.

Each area of the classroom has a developmental purpose. This allows children to learn through discovery in a hands-on, active environment. We believe when children actively explore the learning environment, they construct their own meaning, which makes them feel confident and independent because they are truly invested in the experience.

We utilize proactive classroom management techniques and respectful language. This models respect for self and others, and guides children to focus on good choices. We believe that children who feel respected and confident that they are an integral part of the life of the classroom are consequently sensitive and responsive to others. From classroom rules to school-wide projects, we teach that all people are deserving of respect and kindness.

Our affiliation with the YMCA allows opportunities for active enrichment, including swimming and gymnastics. This broadens learning beyond the classroom, engaging the body as well as the mind, helping children develop courage and confidence. We believe that courage, confidence and teamwork can be taught effectively through our program that links “ABCs” with “In the water, please.” We believe that our students leave the Holly Pond School with an awareness of community, and apply the core values we espouse: respect, responsibility, honesty, and caring

Additional Information: Special Needs Experience: Other; Education Level(s): Elementary Education, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Early Childhood Education, CDA-Child Development Associate, Special Education, Associates Degree;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: DCCC.14073
  • Capacity: 25
  • Age Range: 5 years-12 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • Type of Care: School Age
  • Initial License Issue Date: Sep 28, 1993
  • Current License Expiration Date: Jan 31, 2026
  • District Office: Connecticut Dept. of Public Health - Child Day Care Licensing Program
  • District Office Phone: 1-860-509-7540 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Case # Resolution Action
2021-11-09 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL
2019-09-09 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL
2018-09-11 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL
2017-10-10 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL
2016-11-03 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL
2015-12-22 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL
2015-02-17 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL
2013-12-02 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL
2012-04-05 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL
2010-10-22 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL
2008-04-01 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL
2006-04-04 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL
2004-10-20 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL
2003-04-16 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL
2001-11-08 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL

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