UP - Unleashing Potential
Early Childhood Education Center at Caroline Mission
Mission
Believes that all children can reach their magnificent potential--therefore they provide educational and empowering experiences to help close the opportunity gap.
IPE 4900
Agency Identified Goal
Student projects address this.
To be determined at the initial site visit. Option: help identify potential grant funding to create an outdoor playscape and write literature review on benefits of outdoor play.
Please review posters and abstracts from past semesters to gain a better idea of what previous teams have focused on with the children and classrooms.
Services
Population
Children ages 6 weeks - 5 years enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Center.
Programs
The Early Education Program specifically provides activities and education for children form 6 months to Kindergarten.
It uses a nationally recognized, evidence-based curriculum, Teaching Strategies Gold, to monitor growth and development
All teachers are trained in the Parents as Teachers Foundational curriculum, the Dial, Denver, ASQ, Kindergarten readiness and Social Emotional screenings. Education programs are based on a sliding scale fee. Scholarships and state assistance are available.
Site Information
Site Since: 2013
Site Coordinator: Patty Smith psmith@upstl.org 314-773-1107
Gloria Hampton - ghampton@upstl.org
** Patsy often goes into the classroom between 10-2 and is unavailable during that time.
Dress Code: Business casual, no scrubs, no hats, no hoodies, little jewelry. Bring minimal personal items.
Where to Meet: Please walk in the main entrance off of Caroline, and ask for the director.
Parking: Street parking is available.
Site Visit: Orientation 9/19 at 4pm via zoom: https://slu.zoom.us/j/95623994554
Location
2828 Caroline St. St. Louis, MO 63104
(314) 773-0335
Pre-Visit Requirements
Fall 2023
Tuesday, Sept 19 - Mandatory Episodic Community Partner Orientation:
All Students working with Unleashing Potential are required to attend the Episodic Community Partner Orientation (ECPO) for Unleashing Potential hosted by Karrie Simpson. The ECPO lasts ~30 minutes . This orientation will take place over Zoom at : https://slu.zoom.us/j/95623994554
Students will need to complete the Following prior to the 9/19 orientation:
Complete the volunteer application here: https://form.jotform.com/232044990372052
Complete the form below and email a copy to Karrie Simpson at ksimpson@upstl.org
Volunteer - Family Care Safety Registry *please note students are not required to pay the $13 fee; Unleashing Potential pays the fee
