[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 150 (Wednesday, December 10, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1792]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING RAINBOW LEARNING & DAYCARE CENTER

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 10, 2014

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
remarkable Rainbow Learning & Daycare Center.
  Rainbow, opened in June 2007, is operated by the owner/director, Mrs. 
Pernada Jackson. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Rainbow's mission is to provide child care 
services and a safe learning environment that focuses on the 
developmental needs of the children. The center serves families in 
Leland, Mississippi, and the surrounding towns.
  Rainbow strives to provide a quality early childhood education 
program filled with love and compassion for children. They believe that 
children are the most important resource and that the early childhood 
experiences are crucial in the development of their future.
  Rainbow's belief is that the family is the strongest influence in the 
child's growth and development. They extend the child's home experience 
and provide new and different experiences of value. Rainbow's program 
is based on the knowledge that children learn best through play and 
active hands-on activities. Using developmental appropriate materials 
to stimulate and explore their potential is their goal.
  Growth occurs in developmental stages and each stage must be offered, 
encouraged and supported. Rainbow's classrooms are arranged in an 
environment that presents maximum opportunities for cognitive 
development, discovery learning and an awareness of cultural diversity. 
They offer clean and spacious learning centers that offer a wide 
variety of daily activities to encourage and challenge each child.
  Rainbow's learning environment will empower children and enhance 
self-esteem by creating an atmosphere where social, emotional, 
physical, and cognitive development can take place. By encouraging 
children to learn and develop at their own level, they will gain the 
confidence of self-importance. Rainbow offers children guidance and 
understanding, so they will have the opportunity to explore their world 
in a safe and controlled environment.
  Rainbow provides nutritional meals and snacks. All meals meet the 
nutritional guidelines set by the USDA.
  Each caregiver receives on-going training through staff meetings and 
during early childhood conferences and workshops that are held 
throughout the year. All Rainbow employees are trained in Pediatric CPR 
and First Aid. Rainbow accepts all children regardless of race, color, 
creed, and sex, religious or ethnic backgrounds.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 
Rainbow Learning & Daycare Center for its dedication to serving others.

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