A letter from Mrs. Sherry, May 5, 2020

Dear parents,

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The GCC remains closed as we continue to navigate through COVID-19.  We are formulating a plan to reopen which ensures the health of students, families and staff.  The voices we are listening to as we determine the next course include health care professionals, The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Governor, Community Care Licensing, the Public Health Department, the Geneva Presbyterian Church session and the GCC Board. 

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Moving forward, our goal is to provide a healthy environment where your child feels safe and secure.  It is very important that when we reopen there is an ongoing partnership between home and school as you and your child may have many more questions than we might have answers.  Partnering with parents is the best way we can ensure each child stays physically and mentally healthy as we help them prepare for future school success.  Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions button above for additional information.

If further help is needed in working with your child/children at home, please call me or email me (949-581-2200 / shoselton@genevapres.org).  I am available to answer any of your questions or concerns.  The staff will also be happy to assist you with some fun projects to do at home and are available just to talk to your child.  

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Families have asked how can they help during this time of friendship, love and need.  We thank you for continuing to send in your tuition so that the GCC staff can be paid and our expenses met.  We especially thank those who due to your own circumstances, loss of job etc. are sending in monetary donations that can help cover staff salaries.  I guarantee that staff has/will continue to be paid during this time with your ongoing support.  We were fortunate to also receive monies from the government PPP Program (Payment Protection Plan) to help cover staffing costs.

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The GCC staff continues to work from home by setting up Zoom meetings with the children in their classes. Mailing out work packets for the children to do at home.  Making phone calls and when possible face timing, sending out cards and yes, even making some home visits – outside only and Zoom play dates.  I am very thankful for the time and effort each staff member is putting into keeping your child connected with school and their friends.

If further help is needed in working with your child/children at home, please call me or email me (949-581-2200 / shoselton@genevapres.org).  I am available to answer any of your questions or concerns.

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It can be difficult for children and families to be at home with little ones all day, so if you are feeling overwhelmed, concerned about your child’s behavior or just need a listening ear there is additional help available.  We encourage you to reach out to “HELP ME GROW,” of Orange county (1-866-476-9025 or visit them on the web at  www.helpmegrowoc.org).

As the Director of Geneva Children’s Center my thoughts and prayers are with you all. This unprecedented experience has not been without its considerable challenges. I, too, miss my grandchildren, my friends and the wonderful staff, families and children of GCC.  Continue to stay well and we will keep you posted on a future GCC re-opening.  We hope to finish up the school year and roll into our wonderful Summer program “STEAM”-in thru summer. 

Continued good health to all and hugs to your children.

Love,


“Mrs. Sherry”
Sherry Hoselton
Geneva Children’s Center Director
shoselton@genevapres.org