Smitty's Child Care provides childcare services for children aged 0-5 years old, separating children into age groups. The Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) program prepares 4-5 year olds for kindergarten through activities like reading and developing awareness of gender roles. The author learned about child development stages, gained first-hand experience working with children, and developed a new perspective on the standards and hard work of running a daycare center.

1. Service Learning Project Jamie Thomas DEP2004 Penny Devine

2. Smitty's Child Care Provides service for children age 0 – 5

3. Each age group is separated

4. VPK program prepares 4/5 year olds for Kindergarten

5. 1 Year Olds Just beginning to talk

6. Playing together with toys

7. Love being read to