This unique after school program will address your child’s special needs. This program is specifically designed for children with the following:
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Language Delayed
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Autism
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Behavior Difficulties
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Developmentally Delayed
Any elementary age student that is enrolled in Loudoun County Special Education is welcome into this program.
This covers ages 4 up to 21.
Unique Approach To After School Care
Behavior- Brighter Day Care takes a very therapeutic approach to assisting individuals in crisis. They are trained in Therapeutic Options, which is a curricula that addresses prevention of unacceptable behvaviors, de-escalation of a situation, and causes and function of behavior. The staff is trained to assist children in crisis. The staff prides themselves in providing a humane approach to intervening in a behavioral episode. Our philosophy is that the staff and children must have a trusting helping relationship in order to succeed.
Applied Behavioral Analysis-Staff members are trained by the Autism Outreach Program, Each student will have an individual program to meet ABA goals set at school .
STAFFING
The children will have an appropriate environment that encourages them to learn, play and explore. There will be a well-designed assortment of activities that engage the child’s interest and stimulate their minds while reinforcing their IEP. This includes music, art , yoga and theme based curriculum. In addition, age appropriate field trips will be offered throughout the school year.
Most importantly, at the heart of every project and activity there will be specially trained staff members who understand the individualized curriculum that accompanies each student. Class will consist of 8 children, an experienced special education teacher and an assistants.
The BDC teacher will observe your child in their school setting.
Their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) will be reviewed.
The teacher, with this knowledge will put together a specialized after school care plan
. This will be reviewed with the parent and upon approval will be enacted.
Parents will receive the following:
· A daily note home discussing what was accomplished that day.
· Four in depth progress reports will be sent home throughout the year.
· Parent teacher conferences will be held and one-on-one meetings can be set up as needed
PARENT NIGHT OUT
Once a month parents will be treated to a night out. We will take the kids out to have fun while you take a little time for yourselves. Movies, dinner, swimming, or shopping.
Parent Testimonial
"As parents of a special needs child, we were very thankful to find Brighter
Day Care. The services they provide allows our four year old son Evan to
receive the added instruction and guidance that he needs. What's so great
about Bright Day Care is that their evening program allows parents of
special needs children such as Evan to receive additional care that
supplements the care they may already receive through a daytime program.
This additional care, which is provided in a classroom setting that is
conducive to learning and taught by skilled instructors, allows children's
individual needs to be addressed."
