Conveniently located in downtown Half Moon Bay, CCP Half Moon Bay Preschool was the very first CCP center opened! We are located next to the beautiful Community United Methodist Church, and are in a quiet residential neighborhood within easy walking distance to downtown, where we take the children on walking trips. CCP has two classrooms at this center; a young preschool class for children 2.5-3 years old and a Pre-K class for children 4-5 years old.
The Half Moon Bay preschool has a variety of indoor learning centers in each classroom: art, dramatic play, building/blocks, math/manipulative materials, and literacy. The outdoor space is no ordinary playground - the teachers transform the area daily as the preschool's outdoor classroom.
Program 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 introduce 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.
Highlights:
The Half Moon Bay preschool has a variety of indoor learning centers in each classroom: art, dramatic play, building/blocks, math/manipulative materials, and literacy. The outdoor space is no ordinary playground - the teachers transform the area daily as the preschool's outdoor classroom.
Program 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 introduce 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.
Highlights:
- Site Supervisor is California Department of Education permitted and credentialed, having completed college coursework specific to early childhood and education
- All teachers are required to obtain at least 24 Child Development Units from college coursework to hold their Teacher Permit
- All teachers are CPR/First Aid certified
- 1:8 adult to child ratio
- Zoophonics literacy specialist session weekly
- Creativity Lab - focus on literacy through hands on experiences throughout the year
- Strong relationship with The HEAL Project and learning about the natural world through hands on experiences
- More than 50 years of combined on-site teacher experience
- Two healthy snacks & lunch provided daily
- We help to potty train your child
- Raising A Reader Book Bag literacy program
- Part of high quality early learning projects and initiatives: The Big Lift & San Mateo County Quality Improvement Rating Scale
- Teacher Coach and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant supporting the teaching staff
Site Supervisor: Megan Sheedy
My name is Megan Sheedy and I am the Site Supervisor of the Half Moon Bay Preschool. I have a BA in Child and Adolescent Development and a Site-Supervisor permit from the California Commission of Teacher Credentialing. I have been working in the preschool field as a Lead Teacher and Supervisor since 2007 and in 2017 I joined the CCP family.
My goal is to provide a rich learning experience and environment that promotes exploration for children’s social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development. When children move on from my program it is my goal that they leave with the skills to question, investigate, and discover ideas and concepts in the world around them. With this, my purpose is to equip children with fundamental tools to become lifelong learners.
Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your child’s educational journey.
My goal is to provide a rich learning experience and environment that promotes exploration for children’s social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development. When children move on from my program it is my goal that they leave with the skills to question, investigate, and discover ideas and concepts in the world around them. With this, my purpose is to equip children with fundamental tools to become lifelong learners.
Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your child’s educational journey.
Lead Teacher: Luz Flores |
Teacher: Aleida Crocker |
My name is Luz Flores. I have been working at Coastside Children’s Program since 2000. I have a Site Supervisor Permit from the California Commission of Teacher Credentialing.
I am happy to be a teacher of the Half Moon Bay Preschool working with the youngest children. I have had the opportunity to meet beautiful families throughout the years. My goal is to build the child’s social emotional, sensory, and independence skills. One of my favorite things to do in the classroom is promote the importance of sensory experiences for learning; help the children develop hand eye coordination, and fine motor skills. I believe young children learn best through play by using their senses; what they see, hear and feel. Children learn by their own experiences and exploring their environment. Thank you for entrusting me with your young child’s education. Teacher: Fabiola Angulo
My name is Fabiola. I am a teacher in the preschool classroom. I have my Associate Teacher permit and more than 40 Early Childhood Education units and am working toward my Associate Degree. I have more than 15 years of experience teaching in Early Childhood Education.
I have had a great experience working in the Early Childhood Education field. What I love most about early childhood education is the ability to watch and witness the growth in social, emotionally, physically, cognitively and creatively development. Social interaction is a huge part of development and I always encourage social interactions with other children and adults. Social and emotional development includes the child experience, expression and management of emotions and the ability to establish positive and relationship with others. For example, using their words when they want to play with others or have a turn with something like a toy; and mainly feeling comfortable and confident to ask for help or ask questions. |
My name is Aleida Crocker and I am one of the Grasshopper Teachers (PreK). 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 Half Moon Bay Preschool 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. Teacher: Isabel Sencion
My name is Isabel Sencion and I am one of the PreK Grasshopper teachers. I started out in early childhood field at Bright Horizons in 2017 before making the move to Coastside Children's Programs. I have an ECE certificate from Canada Collage with 25 ECE units and continue to further my knowledge with continuing education. I am in this field because I love to watch children grow independently, socially, emotionally, and watch them form new relationships with friends. My main goal is to help every child reach their full potential in the classroom.
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Contact CCP Half Moon Bay Preschool
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Located at:
Community United Methodist Church 777 Miramontes St Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 |
