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THE RICHARD ARCH CHILDREN'S CENTRE
A major renovation and refurbishment programme was undertaken in 2003, following the completion of the new foster home. A second storey was added to the existing building which was then renamed the Richard Arch Children's Centre. This now houses the Administrative Offices of the NCVO, Miss Nadine's Pre-School and the Jack & Jill Nursery.
THE JACK AND JILL NURSERY AND EARLY LEARNING CENTRE
Fees are charged at a means tested rate of either $100 per week/$410 per month or $85 per week/$350 per month dependent upon monthly income. If you are able to supply documentation demonstrating that your combined monthly income is less than $6,000 per month either by providing copies of pay slips or letters from employers, you will be charged at the lower fee rate. Operational hours are 8:00am - 5:00pm.
Parents of very young babies are expected to provide formula, diapers and wipes. Parents are encouraged to telephone or visit in person to check on their little ones. Early learning activities are included in the programme which include colours, numbers, identifying body parts, shapes, singing, story telling, animals, social skills etc. Infants progress easily from Nursery to Pre-school stage as they are already familiar with all the staff.
The cost of running this programme for the 2011-12 financial year is projected to be in the region of CI $115,000, therefore a considerable amount of donations are needed to fund the nursery. Contact: Caroline Ebanks, Principal
MISS NADINE’S PRE-SCHOOL
The NCVO's belief is that all children should have the opportunity to participate in Pre-school and its guiding principle is "Dedicated to Supporting Parents in the Care, Guidance, and Education of Today's Child". The School is headed by a Principal, who is a trained in early childhood education and supported by a dedicated and trained staff team. "Miss Nadine's" is registered and approved by the Education Department. The School operates from 7am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday and can accept up to seventy students from 2-5 years of age. Fees include provision of breakfast, cooked lunch, and afternoon snack.
All of he classrooms are learning centre based with each class having an Art, Maths & Science, Dramatic Play (home living), Books & Puzzles and Bars & Blocks centre. As a developmentally appropriate Pre-School, we believe that most of a child's learning is done through play.
A comprehensive curriculum, based on the "Rigby's Pebble Soup" Curriculum and approved by the Early Childhood Education Department is provided. This offers a care and education programme consisting of gross motor skills, fine motor skills, cognitive and language skills, social, emotional and spiritual development and self-help skills. The NCVO expanded the school in September 2007 by adding two classrooms and five teachers/teacher's assistants, thus expanding the service to more children and ensuring the school's continued compliance with the Early Childhood Education regulations.
The Pre-school is projected to cost around CI $414,000 for the 2011-12 financial year, just over half of this comes from school fees therefore a large amount of donations are necessary in order to continue to run this programme. Contact: Caroline Ebanks, Principal
THE NADINE ANDREAS RESIDENTIAL FOSTER HOME
The NCVO's aim is to create a "family type" home and provide the essential ingredients that offer the children as normal a life as possible. A new home with improved facilities for the children was completed and opened by HRH the Earl of Wessex in May 2003. This facility can house up to nine children from 2 to 17 years of age in residential care. The home currently cares for nine children from six to sixteen years old who reside full time at the home. Emergency short term placements of children are also accomodated when needed. The Care Manager, John Alban is responsible for the administration and management of the home. He is supported by two Residential Care Workers who live in the home along with two Non-Residential Care Workers. The children are placed in the foster home through the Department of Children & Family Services and the Court either on a short-term or long-term placement according to circumstances. The Department of Children & Family Services contributes a monthly fee which assists with accommodation costs and other necessities. The NCVO relies heavily on other donations and fundraising activities to sustain this programme as projected costs to run the home for the 2011-12 financial year are in the region of CI $325,000. We are currently seeking funding for several projects for 2011-12. Contact: John Alban, Foster Home Care Manager
THE NCVO CARING COUSINS WELFARE SCHEME
We are currently supporting fifteen students from several different schools by donating to the lunch support programme which ensures that children in need receive a daily lunch and snack. We have also supported families undergoing hardship with items such as school uniforms, shoes, and book bags and a walking aid was purchased for an elderly person. This fund is intended primarily for short term or one off emergency situations. Applications for assistance from this fund continue to grow and ongoing donations are required to keep it active. Contact: Janice Wilson, NCVO CEO
THE JOHN R GRAY MEMORIAL GRANT
Students may be assisted throughout their university or college period if they maintain acceptable grade pass results. For the 2010-11 school year, the NCVO is assisting eleven students with their further education costs, donating a total of US$23,500. Applicants are encouraged to contact the NCVO in June every year, funds are generally distributed in August/September.
THE MILES AHEAD PROGRAMME The NCVO has teamed up with Cayman Airways “Miles Ahead” programme to ask the public to assist in sending children in foster care at the Nadine Andreas Residential Foster Home on an annual summer vacation for 1-2 weeks in August. Members of Cayman Airways Frequent Flyer programme-Sir Turtle Awards, who have accumulated air miles, are now able to donate them to the NCVO acct # 100157374 to assist with programmes such as the Nadine Andreas Residential Foster Home. An account has been set up for people to donate their Frequent Flyer miles by simply filling out a short Cayman Airways - Miles Ahead Programme form or contact Janice Wilson for further information.
Help us to help a child by donating your unused Frequent Flyer miles today.
THE NCVO "NEW TO YOU" BARGAIN SHOP
Clothing and other items are donated and sold for low prices to generate income. The shop has a wonderful supply of gifts and household items at very reasonable prices. Items of clothing, furniture, and appliances, are also donated to needy cases throughout the community. The Bargain Shop operates with the assistance of volunteers, if you are able to help please contact Alta Bodden- Solomon
NCVO VOLUNTEERS or complete the Volunteer Form and mail to PO Box 1140 KY1-1102.
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NCVO Bargain Shop is located on 90 Anthony Drive, George Town, next to the Richard Arch Children's Centre. It is open from Monday to Friday 3:00pm - 5:00pm.