Intergenerational Care
Our Caring and Specially-Trained Staff
At BIC, we believe in the individuality of every person and nurturing the unique gifts of all. Our staff takes the time to get to know every participant on a personal level in order to provide individualized care and enjoyable activities.
Senior Wing
Our elder wing staff includes a program director, with a Master’s in Public Health and a background in certified nursing assistant. Our team is composed of kind, compassionate, and knowledgeable members who are passionate about and experienced in geriatric and dementia care.
Early Childhood Wing
Our early childhood wing staff includes highly-trained and skilled teachers with degrees in early childhood learning. They are required to receive a minimum of 24 hours of professional development each year and are kind and caring individuals with a desire to work with young children.
BIC welcomes elders who require up to one-person assistance. Whether you or your loved one is dealing with mobility issues, memory issues, health issues, or a lack of socialization opportunities, BIC is the place!
BIC welcomes children ages 6 weeks to 9 years old. You are looking for a caring, intentional and dedicated program where your child is taken care of and benefits from programming meant to prepare them for school. BIC is the place!
Benefits of Attending BIC
The BIC is open from 6:45 am to 6 pm, Monday through Friday.
Activities, meals and snacks are part of both the children’s and seniors’ wings of The BIC.
In the children’s wing education, community and care are at the heart of all we do. In the senior’s wing enrichment, community and care are at the heart of all we do.
Meals include breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack. We strive to supply nutritious, healthy and delicious foods prepared by our chef.
Numerous activities are planned for children and seniors and some of them are designed to be intergenerational. We strive to provide an environment where real friendships built upon mutual respect are built between participants, staff and volunteers.
Benefits to Caregivers
- Respite services-knowing loved ones are in a safe and caring environment will allow caregivers time and peace of mind to care for themselves
- Support, supervision and structure while family members or caregivers work or rest
- Assistance with community referrals
- Family members/caregivers are encouraged to be an integral part in planning and care of their loved one
- A cost effective alternative to nursing home placement
- Option to help elders remain in their own homes or in the home of a loved one for as long as possible
Benefits to Parents
- Knowing your child is cared for and nurtured by a highly-trained team of educators
- Dedicated programming designed to help your child prepare for school
- A place where your child can enjoy friendships, learn and have fun
- Convenient drop-off and pick-up times
- Secure
- Natural playground
- Degreed teachers
- Creative Curriculum
Services Offered for You and Your Family
Older Adults
- Program that provides care and support, while promoting maximum level of independence
- Breakfast, lunch, and snack included and served family style by our on-site chef
- Accommodations of special diets
- Music Together Program
- Engagement, interaction, and socialization with friends of all ages
- Opportunities to share talents and skills with young children
- Mental and physical exercise
- Assistance with personal care
- Individual care plan development
- Activities are tailored to participant interests
Additional Services:
- Medication administration
- Handicap accessible shower
- Low stimulation area
- Personal care assistance
- Assistance with community referrals
- Locked unit to ensure participant safety
Children
- Sliding Scale for Tuition
- Music Together Program
- Breakfast, lunch and snack served family style
- Engagement, interaction and socialization with friends of all ages
- Hands on learning environment
- Creative Curriculum/Teaching Strategies Gold
- Individual Child Portfolios
- Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children
- Four Star Rated with Great Start to Quality
Contact us to learn more, tour our center, or enroll.
Intergenerational care enriches the lives of everyone.
