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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Our Board of Directors
Janet Quinn, President
--St. John’s UCC
Amy Feidler, Vice President
Dubbs Memorial UCC
Cassidy Bell, Treasurer
St. John’s UCC
Doris Todd, Secretary
St. John’s UCC
Shirley Slusaw
Dubbs Memorial UCC
Chris Mahoney
Community
Carol Wikerd
St. John's UCC
Connie Rought, Asst. 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.

Since 1989, Cityspace has provided quality child care in a safe environment for school age children of working parents.
Cityspace is a non-profit, state licensed, school-age child care center which serves inner city children in grades K-7. The center offers before and after school care during the school year and full day child care in the summer. Cityspace provides highly qualified and educated personnel with skilled training to insure that the program offers enriching age appropriate activities. Van transportation is provided to schools in the Allentown School District.
In its original conception, which continues to the present day, Cityspace is more than just a “latch-key” program. With a focus on life skills and social development, the center offers a variety of experiences. In addition to arts and crafts, programs include music, drama and puppetry; science and nature; healthy lifestyles; urban gardening techniques and hydroponics; nutrition and cooking skills; educational and developmental games; computer training, reading, physical education; field trips and a swimming program in the summer.

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.

Summer Program begins
Parents looking for 12 fun-filled weeks of summer activity can sign up now for Cityspace’s full-day child care summer day camp. The camp, which runs from Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 15 through Sept.3, includes weekly swims at local pools, a new soccer program, field trips to places of local interest, and music and theater events. Some field trips being planned include a theater trip to see Muhlenberg Theatre’s production of a popular children’s book, “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” by Judith Viorst. We also will go to Kid’s Castle in Doylestown.
Parents will need to drop their children at the child care center at 457 Allen St. before 9 a.m. to have their children participate in these summer activities. All children ages 5 to 13 are eligible to enroll in our summer program. Our fees for the program are $132 a week. Children also receive lunch.
Parents who sign up their children before May 31 will receive a gift for each child enrolled. There is a $15 fee for new registrations.
New this year will hope to have a soccer program to teach basic skills of the game. Our certified staff has also 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.
Cityspace is open from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The center is closed on July 4.
For information, call 610-432-2632 or email Cityspace@verizon.net. Visit us at www.dubbsmemorial.org/cityspace.htm

Save the Date
Sept. 19, 2009, 5:30 to 9 p.m.
To celebrate 20 years of caring for children!
Parents, children, staff, board members and other Cityspace supporters and contributors are invited to a buffet dinner to be held at Dubbs UCC. Special guests and speakers will include local government officials, former pastors and Cityspace alumni. Music, dancing and raffle prizes will all be part of the 20th anniversary celebration.

Cityspace • 457 Allen Street • Allentown, PA 18102 • 610-432-2632
©2009 Cityspace 
 

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Cityspace achieved a Keystone STAR 2 level. This 20-year-old child-care center strives to improve its programs and staff qualifications through Keystone STARS, a state-sponsored, quality improvement initiative for Pennsylvania’s child-care providers. At the STAR 2 level, Cityspace’s staff was evaluated on their professional development, communication with parents and children, management and business practices.
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A Keystone STARS designation lets parents know that their children are in a safe, respectful environment in which they are learning new things every day to support their current and future successes in school and in life. Since 1989, Cityspace has served the need for affordable, quality child care for parents in Center City Allentown. This STAR 2 designation will enable Cityspace to purchase learning materials for the children and offer bonuses to the staff. As Cityspace celebrates its 20th anniversary, the Center’s future goals include upgrading the computer room and expanding the arts and recreation programs.


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