About Our Center

Learning Avenues Child Care Centers is a non-profit agency governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The Preschool Program opened for the community on June 15, 1969 as a result of a “Crisis in America” study at the East Vancouver United Methodist Church. School Age Programs were added shortly after with the support of the Vancouver School District. The Purpose of the agency is to provide caring, developmental childcare to families for a cost based on their ability to pay.  

The agency receives funding from parent fees, the Department of Social and Health Services, the USDA, Education Opportunities for Children and Families (EOCF), and Board Fundraising. The church (now Vancouver Heights United Methodist Church) continues its support for the organization.

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

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our goals

Effective childcare is a partnership between you as parents and us as care givers.  Our common interest is the healthy development of your child. Our Goals At Learning Avenues are…

 
 
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To enhance, support, and strengthen self-esteem…

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…To promote independence, self-control, problem solving, and decision-making…

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…To provide a safe, healthy environment, and instill a sense of security…

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…To develop a sense of empathy, cooperation, and respect for others...

 
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…To provide an awareness of the environment, arts, and cultures…

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…And to develop social, emotional, physical, and intellectual skills. 

 

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