Located on the Hatch Elementary School Campus, our Half Moon Bay Before/After School Center is open from 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. with flexible scheduling, and provides full service before the school day starts as well as after the school day ends. We also offer flexible choices for families with different needs, including hourly rates for drop-ins.
Each of our three learning and creativity centers are designed for different age groups: TK - 1st, 2nd - 3rd, and 4th- 5th.
Our centers are warm and inviting, with couches, kitchens, work spaces for homework/learning, and play areas. The environment helps us to create a program with set activity times and structure, while also offering flexibility to provide your child with the option to self-direct during their time with us.
Highlights:
Curriculum:
We base our program on the Emergent philosophy of teaching and curriculum planning, which focuses on being responsive to childrens' interests to create meaningful learning experiences. Emergent programs prioritize active participation, relationship building, flexible methods, inquiry and play-based learning. CCP teachers expose students to new concepts (examples include caterpillars, deep oceans, farming) with the goal of inspiring a love of learning. Teachers then skillfully create opportunities for children to learn more about the topics that interest the children the most.
Each of our three learning and creativity centers are designed for different age groups: TK - 1st, 2nd - 3rd, and 4th- 5th.
Our centers are warm and inviting, with couches, kitchens, work spaces for homework/learning, and play areas. The environment helps us to create a program with set activity times and structure, while also offering flexibility to provide your child with the option to self-direct during their time with us.
Highlights:
- Attendance tracking for all children (parent or teacher sign-in and parent sign-out); TK/Kinders are picked up from class by CCP teachers
- Site Supervisor is California Department of Education permitted and credentialed, having completed college coursework specific to before/after school programs and early learning
- All teachers are required to obtain at least 24 Child Development Units from college coursework to hold their Teacher Permit
- 14:1 teacher to child ratio (typically closer to 10-12 children per teacher); this is a requirement of licensed before/after school programs per California state law as directed by the Department of Education
- Hands-on homework support, customized for your child's needs. Families collaborate with the Site Supervisor to provide direction and feedback to tailor the support.
- Safe access to additional on-campus enrichment programs. Many CCPers take advantage of after-school clubs, classes, and rehearsals. Let us know when and where, and we'll escort your children to their program and back to CCP safely.
- Healthy snacks daily
- Enrichment programs including: art, nature/science, cooking, sports
- Early sports exposure with our Summer Sports Coaches
- Strong relationship with The HEAL Project and learning about the natural world through hands on experiences. CCP also co-hosts a HEAL Project Summer Camp and the beautiful HEAL Project garden is located next to CCP's centers.
- Reading opportunities with Chris and her dog Bella.
- Full coverage for all school breaks such as February Ski Break, Spring Break, Winter Break
Curriculum:
We base our program on the Emergent philosophy of teaching and curriculum planning, which focuses on being responsive to childrens' interests to create meaningful learning experiences. Emergent programs prioritize active participation, relationship building, flexible methods, inquiry and play-based learning. CCP teachers expose students to new concepts (examples include caterpillars, deep oceans, farming) with the goal of inspiring a love of learning. Teachers then skillfully create opportunities for children to learn more about the topics that interest the children the most.
A Typical Day Includes...
Depending on the hours your child is here this could vary, but a typical day includes the following activities.
TK-1st grade:
2nd-5th grade:
TK-1st grade:
- Quiet reading, journal writing, artwork (nap if needed for TK/Kinders)
- Snack time and center exploration time - typically includes a unique art project (such as sewing, crafts, etc), creation with blocks or LEGOs, dramatic play, or free art/painting
- Link to sample snack calendar here
- Large group learning - weekly or monthly themed topics that are of interest to children (Pumpkin Festival, Upcoming Holidays, Seasons)
- Gross motor - outdoor play with time to be energetic (relays, play structures, sports)
2nd-5th grade:
- Homework time and help
- Snack time and small group activities (construction projects, long term art projects such as murals, educational games (math and literacy focused), exploration of learning centers (science, blocks, writing journals, recreational table top games (foosball, hoops, etc)
- Focused, teacher-guided small group projects: cooking, decorating themed bulletin boards, scripting and shooting commercials
- Gross motor - outdoor sports, relays, time to get moving around!
Site Supervisor: David Aliamus
I have been with CCP for 22 years (September 16) and supervise the school age program at Hatch Elementary. I have coached baseball, soccer and basketball on the coastside and run CCP’s summer sports camps with the knowledge that physical activity is the foundation for the development of gross motor skills including hand-eye coordination, spatial reasoning skills, problem solving while also building social emotional skills such as teamwork and collaboration.
I am a current CASA volunteer-a court appointed special advocates program, CASA of San Mateo County pairs foster children with community volunteers who provide one-on-one support. I enjoy DIY projects both at home and with my 4th/5th graders including the construction of flower beds and fencing at the heal garden at Hatch Elementary. Halloween is a favorite time of mine, as I get to dress up in costume for work!!!
I am a current CASA volunteer-a court appointed special advocates program, CASA of San Mateo County pairs foster children with community volunteers who provide one-on-one support. I enjoy DIY projects both at home and with my 4th/5th graders including the construction of flower beds and fencing at the heal garden at Hatch Elementary. Halloween is a favorite time of mine, as I get to dress up in costume for work!!!
Teacher: Candelaria Acosta |
Teacher: Lilia Martinez |
Candelaria (or Teacher Candy) has been with CCP for over 10 years and she loves it! She feels blessed to know each child and the great variety of characters in her group each year. She enjoys getting to know not only the children and their unique needs and interests, but their families as well. Candy loves the teaching team she works with, and believes that they are the definition of teamwork and caring, in a fun environment.
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Lilia has been with CCP for 2 years. Prior to working at CCP she volunteered with the company while in High School to complete her community service hours. After graduation she enrolled at Canada College to begin her Early Childhood Education classes. While at Canada College she continued volunteering and completed 90 more hours of community service. Lilia has since completed her Early Childhood Certificate with Canada College and is now taking classes to get her AA Degree in Early Childhood Education. Her goal is to transfer to a BA program.
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Aide: Andrew Fintagamag
Andrew recently joined the CCP team and is currently studying to earn his AA degree. He is looking forward to working with our school age children.
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CCP Half Moon Bay - School-Age Center
Hatch Elementary Campus 494 Miramontes Ave Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 Our before/after school program is situated on the Hatch Elementary School campus. If you're coming from the elementary school parking lot, we're in the back left side of the school site. |
