Located on the Hatch Elementary School Campus, our Half Moon Bay Before/After School Center is open from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Each of our learning and creativity centers are designed for different age groups: K - 1st, 2nd - 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 children's' 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 learning and creativity centers are designed for different age groups: K - 1st, 2nd - 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); Kinders are picked up from class by CCP teachers.
- Site Supervisor is California Department of Education permitted, 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.
- 1:14 teacher to child ratio; 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.
- Daily snacks provided.
- Enrichment programs including: art, nature/science, cooking, sports.
- Strong relationship with The HEAL Project and learning about the natural world through hands on experiences.
- Full day programing for most days CUSD is closed, lunch and snack included.
Curriculum:
We base our program on the Emergent philosophy of teaching and curriculum planning, which focuses on being responsive to children's' 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.
K-1st grade:
2nd-5th grade:
K-1st grade:
- Quiet reading, journal writing, artwork
- 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
- 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 tabletop 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: Yesenia Ramirez
My name is Yesenia Ramirez and I have been in the Early Childhood Education field since 2003. Prior to joining CCP in 2007, I worked for the Peninsula YMCA as a Program Coordinator for the Summer Camps and After-school programs. I had the opportunity to help lead a week long trip for a group of teenagers to visit the YMCA Youth Migrant Home in Tijuana, Mexico, where we also remodeled a park and a preschool. During my time at CCP, I've had the opportunity to take on different roles as a teacher, administrative assistant, program associate, and supervisor. My experience working for CCP has been awesome and I am very happy working for this program. My goal is to meet the needs of each individual child emotionally, socially, and academically. I will support them in a loving and caring environment where they will learn and grow.
I grew up in Half Moon Bay and have a daughter and son. I enjoy cooking and spending time with my family.
My name is Yesenia Ramirez and I have been in the Early Childhood Education field since 2003. Prior to joining CCP in 2007, I worked for the Peninsula YMCA as a Program Coordinator for the Summer Camps and After-school programs. I had the opportunity to help lead a week long trip for a group of teenagers to visit the YMCA Youth Migrant Home in Tijuana, Mexico, where we also remodeled a park and a preschool. During my time at CCP, I've had the opportunity to take on different roles as a teacher, administrative assistant, program associate, and supervisor. My experience working for CCP has been awesome and I am very happy working for this program. My goal is to meet the needs of each individual child emotionally, socially, and academically. I will support them in a loving and caring environment where they will learn and grow.
I grew up in Half Moon Bay and have a daughter and son. I enjoy cooking and spending time with my family.
Teacher: Candelaria Acosta |
Teacher: Aleida Crocker |
Hi, my name is Candelaria (or Teacher Candy) I have been with CCP for over 10 years and love it! I feel blessed to know each child and love the great variety of characters in my class each year. I enjoy getting to know not only the children and their unique needs and interests, but their families as well. I love the teaching team I work with, and believe that they show great teamwork in a caring and fun environment.
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My name is Aleida Crocker, I have a BS in Foreign Language form Indonesia and I have a Master Teacher Permit from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
I have been working at Coastside Children's Program since 2006, and am grateful to be a part of the CCP family. My goal is that my students will be strong in their social and emotional development before they move into the bigger world of education. My favorite moment is when I hear my students say, "I did it Miss Aleida, I can do it!". Thank you for letting me be one of your child's first educators. |
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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. |
