Triangles Staff

Teresa Quillen

I’ve worked at the child care center since 1995. My tenure began in a subbing capacity and very quickly moved into a full time teaching position with preschool aged children. I love the kids and what I do. It is a pleasure to come to work every day. A few things I value about our school are the diversity and center city location which makes museums and theaters accessible by foot. It is important to have the warmth and community of friends whether you are staff, parent or child. I plan to cherish all the wonderful experiences and memories when I retire from FCCC.

BJay Harkins

I have worked at Friends Child Care since 1997. I currently work in the Triangle Classroom but also enjoy running our Summer Camp program. I have experience with all age groups. My experience working here at FCCC has taught me to appreciate how children grow and develop and has expanded my knowledge in these areas. Working here keeps me young at heart.

Shaquae Walker

Devan Aber

Hello! I’m Devan. I am a floater in the morning, so I’m in different classrooms every day.  Each afternoon, I work in the Triangles classroom. I’m from New York, and moved to Philly a few years ago for school! I’m currently in graduate school for couples’ and family therapy, at Drexel University. I hope to work with divorcing families, and become a licensed play therapist to work with children.

Triangle Goals

Having the students:

• Be able to solve problems on their own.
• Be able to recognize letters, and read simple words.
• Be able to write letters and words to the best of their ability.
• Be able to calculate math problems using pictures and manipulatives.

Preschool Daily Schedule

7:30-9:30 Arrival, Breakfast, Free Play

• Blocks
• Sensory
• Art
• Pre-Math
• Language Arts
• Science
• Fine and Gross Motor
• Pre-Reading
• Science
• Art
• Dramatic Play
• Manipulatives
• Sensory

9:00-9:45 Toileting

9:45-10:00 Clean-Up

10:00-10:45 Circle Time/Snack

10:45-12:00 Structured Activities/Outside Time

(Vertical Grouping) Seven different activities that children can rotate through

• Sensory
• Art
• Pre-Math
• Language Arts
• Science
• Fine and Gross Motor
• Pre-Reading

12:00-1:00 Hand washing/Lunch/Toileting

1:00-3:00 Nap Time (Non-napping children will do quiet activities)

3:00-3:30 Clean Up/Self Help Skills (getting dressed, toileting, putting away nap items)

3:30-4:00 Finishing Morning Activities (letter and number concepts)

4:00-4:15 PM Snack

4:15-5:30 PM Free Play/Outdoor Play/Departures

• Blocks
• Sensory
• Art
• Pre-Math
• Language Arts
• Science
• Fine and Gross Motor
• Pre-Reading
• Science
• Art
• Dramatic Play
• Manipulatives
• Sensory

Contact Info:

Email: triangles@friendschildcare.org         Phone# 215-241-7012