Daycare and Preschool in Riverside, CA | Helping Hands
Providing a safe, stimulating, and caring daycare and preschool environment where your child can learn, play, and grow.
RCOE and CalWORKs covered Daycare and Preschool in Riverside, CA
At Helping Hands, we're proud to be an RCOE and CalWORKs covered daycare and preschool in Riverside, CA. Our daycare and preschool provides the highest standards of quality and care, while also offering affordable and accessible early childhood education to our community. We believe every child deserves the best start in life, and our daycare and preschool programs are designed to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment where they can thrive.
Our Daycare and Preschool's Commitment to Play-Based Learning
At Helping Hands, we believe children learn best through discovery and play. Our daycare and preschool philosophy centers on a developmentally appropriate curriculum that promotes the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth of every child in a safe and nurturing environment.
Learn About Our PhilosophyDaycare and Preschool Programs for Every Age
Toddlers (Ages 18 months-3)
Our Toddler Program is offered for young children 18 months-3 years of age. Teachers nurture toddlers in their development of self-help skills that help toddlers establish independence. Curiosity and learning is fostered through hands-on learning and daily activities that include literacy, math, science, art, and social-emotional and motor skills.
Preschool (Ages 3-4)
Our Preschool Program challenges children to develop all areas of learning and prepares them for the world in which they live. Activities include: learning center time, creative art, music, circle time, math and science, literacy development, dramatic play and outdoor/indoor play.
Pre-K (Ages 4-5)
Our Pre-K Program prepares children for Kindergarten and provides multiple opportunities for their future academic success. Areas of learning include: reading, writing, math and science, art, health and nutrition, communication, positive problem-solving social skills and physical activities.
School-Age (Ages 5-12)
Our School-Age Program provides supervision, recreational, and educational activities during school holidays and summer vacation. In a safe and structured environment for children in Kindergarten through grade six, children engage in enrichment activities that help expand their social skills with their peers and adults.
OUR DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL
Helping Hands operates on a non-discriminatory basis, affording equal treatment and access to services without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry. The daycare and preschool’s regular hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Center closes for ten (10) observed holidays. These holiday closing dates are posted in July for the upcoming school year.
OUR DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL FACILITY
Helping Hands has four independent classrooms. Three outdoor play yards provide space and equipment for a wide variety of activities, including climbing, riding, digging, sliding, running, balancing, and jumping. Our daycare and preschool is designed to be a safe and fun learning environment.
OUR DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL STAFF
Our daycare and preschool staff consists of caring, nurturing individuals who have a genuine interest and love of young children. The teaching staff is trained in Early Childhood Education and participates in continuing programs of professional development including advanced college coursework, conferences, and workshops. Staff meetings ensure that school-wide goals remain clear and viable. The staff is trained in pediatric First Aid and CPR and is required to maintain current certification.
OUR DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL CLASSROOMS
Classrooms are clean and orderly. A well-balanced program of indoor and outdoor activities is maintained. Daily schedules include outdoor time in the play yards and indoor classroom time. Indoor classroom time allows for activities in music, group time, independent play, and creative expression.
A child-centered environment exists with teachers guiding and facilitating the learning process. Each child is free to learn at his or her own level, pace, and degree of interest. Younger and older children learn from each other. Each child is both a teacher and a student in our daycare and preschool.
Areas Served by Our Daycare and Preschool
Alvord, Riverside, CA
Alessandro Heights, Riverside, CA
Arlington, Riverside, CA
Arlington Heights, Riverside, CA
Arlington South, Riverside, CA
Arlanza, Riverside, CA
Austin, Riverside, CA
Canyon Crest, Riverside, CA
Canyon Crest South, Riverside, CA
Casa Blanca, Riverside, CA
Central City, Riverside, CA
Citrus Heights, Riverside, CA
Downtown Riverside, Riverside, CA
Downtown Riverside Arts District, Riverside, CA
Eastside, Riverside, CA
Fairmount, Riverside, CA
Fairmount Park, Riverside, CA
Grand, Riverside, CA
Hawarden Hills, Riverside, CA
Hunter Industrial Park, Riverside, CA
La Sierra, Riverside, CA
La Sierra Acres, Riverside, CA
La Sierra Hills, Riverside, CA
La Sierra South, Riverside, CA
Magnolia Center, Riverside, CA
Mission Grove, Riverside, CA
Miraflores, Riverside, CA
Mount Rubidoux / Mt. Rubidoux Park, Riverside, CA
Northside, Riverside, CA
Orangecrest, Riverside, CA
Ortega, Riverside, CA
Poly / University (Poly High & University district), Riverside, CA
Presidential Park, Riverside, CA
Ramona, Riverside, CA
Ralston, Riverside, CA
Ralston Heights, Riverside, CA
Rancho Del Norte, Riverside, CA
Riverside Airport, Riverside, CA
Rubidoux, Riverside, CA
Silver Lakes, Riverside, CA
Southcrest, Riverside, CA
Sunnyslope, Riverside, CA
Sunnyslope Heights, Riverside, CA
University of California Riverside (UCR) / University area, Riverside, CA
Van Buren corridor (Van Buren Blvd area), Riverside, CA
Victoria, Riverside, CA
Villaseca, Riverside, CA
Villa Park, Riverside, CA
Washington, Riverside, CA
Washington Park, Riverside, CA
Wood Streets (Historic Wood Streets), Riverside, CA
Woodcrest, Riverside, CA
Join Our Helping Hands Daycare and Preschool Family
We welcome all families from Riverside and surrounding communities. Learn more about our simple admission process, eligibility, and how to secure a spot for your child in our daycare and preschool.
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