| AGAPE 24 HOUR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER |
Agape Child Development Center is a non-profit child care program that
is meeting the high demands of a non-standard hour care center. Both
sites have been in operation since 1997 and are the first of its kind in
the state of Minnesota. Oasis of Love, Inc., a program of Agape was
established in 1986 with a firm commitment to family preservation and
restoration. OASIS bridges the gap between the faith community and
community systems such as courts, schools, child protection, and law
enforcement, on the behalf of families in crisis. OASIS operates from
the premise that all families possess strengths which can be nurtured
to move them beyond crisis to restoration and then on to
empowerment. OASIS programs are available to families and
individuals without regard to race, age, religion, gender, or class. To
learn more about the services offered by Oasis of Love, please visit
www.oasisoflove-inc.org.
Through the services offered at OASIS, Dr. Thibodeaux realized there
was a need in the community and for the clients of OASIS to have non-
traditional child care services available, so in 1997, the Agape 24-Hour
Child Development centers were established to care for children ages 6
weeks old to 12 years old.
Agape’s focus is to build a bridge between the community and the
childcare industry by constructing solid programs which address the
developmental needs of children in their formative years. Agape serves
as a preparatory system to enable all children to meet the challenges
they will face with confidence and ability.
To meet the nutritional needs of the children, they are provided
balanced nutritional meals and healthy snacks while they are at the
center.
Our programs model consistency of developmentally appropriate
practices for all children. Agape is committed to the nourishment of the
children’s self-esteem, so we have a rich learning environment where
the children are encouraged to learn through play and guided
exploration of the environment. The teaching staff nurtures the growth
in a safe, positive atmosphere.
is meeting the high demands of a non-standard hour care center. Both
sites have been in operation since 1997 and are the first of its kind in
the state of Minnesota. Oasis of Love, Inc., a program of Agape was
established in 1986 with a firm commitment to family preservation and
restoration. OASIS bridges the gap between the faith community and
community systems such as courts, schools, child protection, and law
enforcement, on the behalf of families in crisis. OASIS operates from
the premise that all families possess strengths which can be nurtured
to move them beyond crisis to restoration and then on to
empowerment. OASIS programs are available to families and
individuals without regard to race, age, religion, gender, or class. To
learn more about the services offered by Oasis of Love, please visit
www.oasisoflove-inc.org.
Through the services offered at OASIS, Dr. Thibodeaux realized there
was a need in the community and for the clients of OASIS to have non-
traditional child care services available, so in 1997, the Agape 24-Hour
Child Development centers were established to care for children ages 6
weeks old to 12 years old.
 | Agape I offers an accelerated pre-school program and an | |
| enriching school age program. (5-12 years old). | ||
| Agape II services infants, toddlers, preschool and school age | |
| children. |
Agape’s focus is to build a bridge between the community and the
childcare industry by constructing solid programs which address the
developmental needs of children in their formative years. Agape serves
as a preparatory system to enable all children to meet the challenges
they will face with confidence and ability.
To meet the nutritional needs of the children, they are provided
balanced nutritional meals and healthy snacks while they are at the
center.
Our programs model consistency of developmentally appropriate
practices for all children. Agape is committed to the nourishment of the
children’s self-esteem, so we have a rich learning environment where
the children are encouraged to learn through play and guided
exploration of the environment. The teaching staff nurtures the growth
in a safe, positive atmosphere.
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| Mixing Love and Education! |
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