Located on the El Granada Elementary School Campus, our El Granada Before/After School Center is open from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Our centers are warm and inviting, with couches, kitchen, 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.
El Granada Program Highlights:
Our centers are warm and inviting, with couches, kitchen, 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.
El Granada Program Highlights:
- Site is conveniently located on El Granada Elementary School campus.
- Attendance tracking for all children (parent or teacher sign-in and parent sign-out); TK and Kinders are picked up from class by CCP teachers.
- Site Supervisor and Teacher are California Department of Education permitted, having completed college coursework specific to before/after school programs and early learning .
- Strict adherence to a maximum of 14:1 child to teacher 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.
- Science and Cooking specialty sessions: cooking projects, science experiments, exploration of natural science phenomena, gardening program, and tennis program.
- Full day programing on most days CUSD is closed, lunch and snacks included.
- Reading opportunities with Chris and her dog Bella.
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
- 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: Lorena Velazquez
My name is Lorena Velazquez and I have been employed at Coastside Children’s Programs since October 1996. I am married, and I have 3 boys and in my spare time, I enjoy reading, gardening, listening to music but most of all, I like spending time with my younger boys at their soccer games, where I get to volunteer as a Team manager for the last 4 yrs. I am very passionate in children’s development and the many ways that they learn. Being able to be a part of that process and education is one of my favorite aspects of Early Childhood Education. I love doing art projects with the children and encouraging them to be creative. Having the opportunity to watch the children learn and grow is one of the best parts of my job.
My name is Lorena Velazquez and I have been employed at Coastside Children’s Programs since October 1996. I am married, and I have 3 boys and in my spare time, I enjoy reading, gardening, listening to music but most of all, I like spending time with my younger boys at their soccer games, where I get to volunteer as a Team manager for the last 4 yrs. I am very passionate in children’s development and the many ways that they learn. Being able to be a part of that process and education is one of my favorite aspects of Early Childhood Education. I love doing art projects with the children and encouraging them to be creative. Having the opportunity to watch the children learn and grow is one of the best parts of my job.
Teacher: Alma Aguilar
My name is Alma Aguilar. I am excited to be joining the teaching team at El Granada. Previously I was working at Montara Preschool in the morning and in the Montara after school program in the afternoon, though I continue to help at the Montara Preschool in the mornings I am looking forward to teaching the children at El Granada. I have an Associate Teacher Permit in Child Development. I have more than 24 units in Child Development and I am working toward my Teacher Permit and my associate degree. I have more than 14 years of experience working with kids. I start working at CCP in 2013 at the Half Moon Bay After School Program then I move to Montara Preschool/School Age. I enjoy working with the children because they don't judge others and they appreciate people as they are. My goal is to get my associate degree and an Infant/Toddler Care Specialization for CD Permit or Children's with Special Needs.
My name is Alma Aguilar. I am excited to be joining the teaching team at El Granada. Previously I was working at Montara Preschool in the morning and in the Montara after school program in the afternoon, though I continue to help at the Montara Preschool in the mornings I am looking forward to teaching the children at El Granada. I have an Associate Teacher Permit in Child Development. I have more than 24 units in Child Development and I am working toward my Teacher Permit and my associate degree. I have more than 14 years of experience working with kids. I start working at CCP in 2013 at the Half Moon Bay After School Program then I move to Montara Preschool/School Age. I enjoy working with the children because they don't judge others and they appreciate people as they are. My goal is to get my associate degree and an Infant/Toddler Care Specialization for CD Permit or Children's with Special Needs.
Teacher: Fatima Serrano
My name is Fatima Serrano. I graduated in 2022 with an associate's degree in early childhood education. I have been with CCP since 2022. I started at the CCP after-school program at Half Moon Bay. Currently, I’m doing mornings at our preschool in Montara and school-age in El Granada. I enjoy reading, and cooking during my free time. I like spending time outdoors with my husband and family. One of my favorite things to do with the children is projects, because it reflects their creativity. My goal for the future is to get an associate's degree in children’s special needs.
My name is Fatima Serrano. I graduated in 2022 with an associate's degree in early childhood education. I have been with CCP since 2022. I started at the CCP after-school program at Half Moon Bay. Currently, I’m doing mornings at our preschool in Montara and school-age in El Granada. I enjoy reading, and cooking during my free time. I like spending time outdoors with my husband and family. One of my favorite things to do with the children is projects, because it reflects their creativity. My goal for the future is to get an associate's degree in children’s special needs.
Teacher: María del Carmen Ayón Ruiz
My name is Maria del Carmen Ayon Ruiz. I have been part of the CCP since February 2024. I have a bachelor's degree in early childhood education, a bachelor's degree in elementary education, a bachelor's degree in secondary education with a minor in English, a master's degree in education, a Doctorate in education, and a Master teacher permit from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing site. I have worked in the field of early childhood education since early 1992 and have experience working as a director and supervisor from elementary through preschool. One of my goals as a teacher is to contribute to the holistic development of children by focusing on physical, cognitive, affective and social development, language development and sensory and motor development. All of this is based on play, which is one of the fundamental rights of the child, which helps him or her to progress in their development starting with curiosity and even forming critical thinking. I love to be part of the progress in the development of children and contribute to achieve their main happiness and an education for life with the support of parents.
My name is Maria del Carmen Ayon Ruiz. I have been part of the CCP since February 2024. I have a bachelor's degree in early childhood education, a bachelor's degree in elementary education, a bachelor's degree in secondary education with a minor in English, a master's degree in education, a Doctorate in education, and a Master teacher permit from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing site. I have worked in the field of early childhood education since early 1992 and have experience working as a director and supervisor from elementary through preschool. One of my goals as a teacher is to contribute to the holistic development of children by focusing on physical, cognitive, affective and social development, language development and sensory and motor development. All of this is based on play, which is one of the fundamental rights of the child, which helps him or her to progress in their development starting with curiosity and even forming critical thinking. I love to be part of the progress in the development of children and contribute to achieve their main happiness and an education for life with the support of parents.
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