
Cityspace's Mission
The mission of Cityspace is to assist in the development
of school age children by building self-esteem, teaching them cooperative
non-violent solutions to conflict and celebrating their diversity through
academic and social programming.
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2011 Board of Directors
Cassidy
Bell, President
---St.
John’s UCC
Amy Feidler, Vice President
-Dubbs Memorial UCC
Janet Quinn, Treasurer
-St. John’s UCC
Doris Todd, Secretary
-St. John’s UCC
Marion Demilio
-Dubbs Memorial UCC
Sue Kratzer, Community Member
Trudi Egan
-St. John's UCC
Connie Rought, Center
Director
Carol Smith Development/
--Marketing
Director
Philosophy
We believe that school-age children learn
through play, exploration, and discovery and reach their full potential
in an atmosphere that is supportive, creative and challenging. We nurture
and educate each child, regardless of race, gender, ability, ethnicity,
social and economic standing, or religion. Cityspace does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national
or ethnic origin, ability or socio-economic standing.

Cityspace celebrated its 20th anniversary
on Sept. 19, 2009. To help us remember our past, celebrate
our presence at Dubbs UCC, and look hopefully to the future were guest
speakers: Rev. Dr. Tim Downs, co-founder; Ralph Todd, first board president;
Janet Quinn, Carol Kobayashi and Rev. Carl
Siegfried, Dubbs UCC pastor.
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The
summer program begins June 20 and runs until Sept. 1. Our full
day program’s hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday.
Parents can drop their children at our center beginning at 6:30
a.m. The center closes at 6 p.m. New parents who enroll their children
will receive free registration and a 50 percent discount off the
third week’s enrollment. This is an $80 value. The tuition
for our 11-week program is $132 a week.
Cityspace is fortunate to be able to offer scholarships to parents
who might have difficulty with the tuition or are waiting to be
eligible for a Title 20 child-care subsidy. Full and partial scholarships
and tuition assistance are available. Be sure to ask for an application
when registering for our program.
Our
trained and Keystone STARS-certified staff has planned trips
that will encourage the children to learn more about the history
of
the area and to get fresh air and exercise. Trips include visits
to museums, gardens, wildlife sanctuaries, and events that
will enrich their cultural and educational experiences. The
popular
swim program at Allentown pools trains children to be safe
in the water. Children participate in a positive, physical
outlet that
is refreshing on a hot day. They receive lunch and a healthy
snack. This year’s program will include a Family Night
at an IronPigs game at the end of August.
Providing a safe and caring environment, we help school-age
children reach their full potential through play, exploration
and discovery.
We are a children’s place to grow, to learn and to play.
At Cityspace, the focus is on life skills and social development.
With our spacious rooms and specific classrooms for computer
education, arts, crafts, drama, music and science, Cityspace
has much to offer
parents of school-age children looking for affordable, quality
child care.
Our teachers prepare age-appropriate lessons in a variety of program
areas: arts and crafts classes, music, dramatics and puppetry,
science and nature, healthy lifestyles, urban gardening techniques,
cooking and nutritional classes, writing workshops, educational
and developmental games, computer training, reading, indoor soccer,
field trips and a swimming program in the summer. The goal is to
help children build self-confidence and to promote the spirit of
cooperation in the midst of a culturally diverse environment.
Since 1989, Cityspace has served the parents of inner-city children
ages 5 to 13 by providing affordable, quality child care in a safe
and caring environment. Our nonprofit, Keystone STARS 2 center
offers before and after school care during the school year and
full-day child care in the summer. Van transportation is provided
to and from Allentown schools. The site is also within walking
distance of some schools in Center City Allentown.
For information, call 610-432-2632 or email cityspace@verizon.net
Program
Hours and Location
Cityspace is at Dubbs Memorial UCC, 457 Allen St., Allentown. directions
We use two floors with spacious rooms in the church during
our hours of operation.
Before school child care begins at 6:30 a.m. After school child care ends at
6 p.m.
Van transportation is provided to the child’s school in the morning
and in the afternoon.
For more information, call Connie Rought at 610-432-2632 or email her at cityspace@verizon.net.
Download
a Cityspace enrollment application and review tuition requirements
for all our programs.

Songs,
toys make it a festive time...
The holidays at Cityspace are special. The children composed a Thanksgiving
song to perform for their parents. Thanks to many generous organizations
there were toys, games and T-shirts for holiday gift bags.
Cityspace
• 457 Allen Street • Allentown, PA 18102 • 610-432-2632
©2011
Cityspace
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Cityspace Calendar:
June
17, 2011
MCityspace is Closed
June
20, 2011
MFull-day Summer x.Program
begins
June
25, 2011
MHealth Fair at Bucky x.Boyle Park, 10
Pump
x Place.
July
4, 2011
MCityspace is Closed
xxxx
A
note from...
xMiss
Connie
With the school year coming to a close,
please remember to call us if your child is not going to school or
does not need to be picked up in the afternoon. Please check mailboxes
and sign in and out on the attendance sheet in the Parent Lobby every
day!
We would like to have all of your children enroll for our full-day
summer camp. Our staff is planning some fun field trips. We will also
have a Family Night at an IronPigs game in August. Our summer camp
program is one of the best in the area! Thank you.
Tell your Friends about
Us!
You can help Cityspace grow by telling your friends and relatives
who are looking for child care for ages 5 to 13 about our center.
For your help we will reward you with a $15 gift card to your
favorite grocery store. Be sure to have the family member give
us your name when completing the application form. To receive
the gift card, the child must complete a two-week enrollment
period.
xx
x.Cityspace
Renews xxxxxSTARS
2
Celebrating 21 years of caring
for children, Cityspace has renewed its Keystone STARS 2 certification.
Cityspace's staff was evaluated on their professional development,
communication with parents and children and management and business
practices. A Keystone STARS designation lets parents know that their
children are in a safe, respectful environment where they learn new
things every day to support their current and future successes in school
and in life. STARS 2 funds purchase supplies and learning materials
for the center.
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