Wonders Child Care believes children develop and learn through guided play in a nurturing and diverse community. We are a nonprofit provider of accredited early childhood education, before/after school, and summer camp with flexible programs, for children ages two months through sixth grade with nine locations in Washington, DC and Maryland.

Annual Giving 2011-2012

“Thank you so much- this is wonderful news- I am so thankful, so there are no words to describe. This is a great help- Please THANK everyone for me. “

The above words of thanks came from a Wonders parent upon learning that she and her family would be receiving assistance through the Wonders Financial Assistance Fund.  The Financial Assistance Fund makes a difference. Your tax deductible donation makes a difference.

Wonders Annual Fund Giving

Wonders and eScrips

Did you know you can support Wonder Child Care fundraising efforts through the eScrip program?  eScrip streamlines the whole fundraising process and puts everyone – Wonders Child Care, the kids, the parents, and the community – in the winner’s circle.

Here's How It Works:

Register any one or all of your existing grocery loyaly, debit and credit cards for use in the program.

Participating merchants will make contributions to your chosen group, based on purchases made byt your, just by using the cards you have registered.

Your purchases are tracked and available to you online, allowing you to see just how much you are earning on your child's behalf.

 All you need to do is click here to register. It’s that simple.

Compass Awards Wonders Strategic Planning Services

Compass provides pro-bono consulting services to nonprofits whose work benefits the Greater Washington community. Wonders seeks the expertise of Compass to explore services that help families afford child care.

Wonders was chosen by Compass using rigorous selection criteria, including:
• proven stability
• sound mission
• the commitment of the executive director and Board members to be active participants in the strategic planning process
• the organizational capacity to implement the recommendations that come out of the plan

Wonders thanks Compass for supporting the Wonders mission.

News

The Wonders Family Picnic is almost here! 

May 20, 2012, from 4 - 6 pm at the Lowell School Field, 17th Street and Kalmia Road NW. 

All Wonders families are invited to join in the fun: music with John Henry, moonbounce, staff/parent vs kids kickball game, obstacle course, face painting and bubble making.

Wonders sunglasses!

Wonders waterbottles!

And a Good Humor Truck!

Bring your own picnic or purchase Armand’s pizza to be delivered to the field.

The picnic will take place rain or shine!

Wonders Family Advisory Council invites parents of preschoolers to join us for A Frank Discussion about Friendship with “The Friendship Lady”, Amy Freedman.  May 22, 2012 at 7:00 pm at the Pink House.  Amy Freedman, Co-director of Ivymount Outreach and Wonders’ favorite friendship guru will spend the evening sharing information about young children and social development and answering your questions about helping children navigate the ins and outs of friendship.

 Topics open for discussion:

~Why are play dates important?

~What can a parent do to make them successful?

~What to do about siblings and play dates?

~ Why are play dates important with classmates when my child plays with cousins and siblings a great deal of the time?

~What can I do to teach my child to play more successfully with friends?

~What are the friendship rules and how can I encourage my child to use them at home?

~How can you use books and literature to develop an understanding of the nuts and bolts of friendship?

~What do you do to help a child who tends to want to take all the turns?

There are a few openings for 2012-2013 at either of our NAEYC Accredited programs, Leland Children's Center or Edgemoor Children's Center, contact us or complete an  application.

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TEACHER SPOTLIGHT

Pablo Flores

Pablo has worked at Wonders at Bethesda Extended Day for just over three years.  He brings his enthusiasm, sense of fun and strong leadership to the program. Each afternoon, you can find Pablo playing with the children, teaching them to be well rounded individuals and responsible members of the Wonders community.  The children are so busy with their play, the valuable life lessons are a part of the fun.