INTER-GENERATIONAL DAYCARE

Many seniors have felt at times like an unemployable failure, yet feel they have so much more to contribute to society.  No one wants to be thrown away, yet sadly... many precious resources are.

Increasingly, a growing number of seniors are being encouraged to work with young children. CLF’s Intergenerational daycare brings seniors and children together to work on everything from story reading to arts and sports in a way that teaches and invigorates both.

 Intergenerational preschool-daycare has been done before and with much success. They are often instrumental in revitalizing the elderly. They give each other complete acceptance and often form wonderful relationships. It also gives the elderly an extra reason to get up in the morning and is considered by many to be therapeutic. Children get the advantage of the older person's skills and wisdom, and the seniors reap the joy and exuberance that comes from being around kids. CLFs Intergenerational daycare relies on the talents of older people. Seniors live what they've learned and can teach children patience, tolerance and acceptance of others.

"A growing body of research suggest that children certainly benefit by being mentored and nurtured by older people." James Madison wrote to Thomas Jefferson: "The web of mutual obligations between generations is essential for a civilized society."

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