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Our Programs

Engaging Learning Environments

Newborn

Infants (6 weeks – 18 months)

This is the most critical period of development and a period in which children are very impressionable. They are totally dependent on adults to meet their daily needs.

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Through our caring and nurturing environment, the youngest minds will build connections emotionally and form relationships with friends and teachers. Infants will learn the following skills establishing and sustain positive relationships as we consider staff and parents to be a team and your baby’s schedule is parent and child-led.  Establishing a sense of curiosity and wonder to explore the world around them. They begin to express themselves through different forms of communication. They could communicate by making simple vocal sounds as well as ASL (American Sign Language) to help infants build the brain connections by using a whole child approach. The teacher will introduce a word verbally and physically through ASL. (please, thank you, more, all done) Infants will use different traveling skills to build gross motor skills as they begin to crawl and walk. Through different activities, the children will use fine motor skills to manipulate objects that will lead to more controlled movements that will help as they get older

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Waddlers (18 months – 2 years)

In the waddler room we focus on large gross motor skills using different activities that incorporate different traveling skills such as running and hopping. We work on fine motor skills by coloring, drawing, playdoh and as we practice using a spoon and fork. Sensory and sand/water play is used to build math skills, continued communication and creative thinking. We start independence with the children at this age from simply putting their cup to cleaning up an area that they were playing in. At this age, children are starting to engage in group activities, social interaction, and more.  

Toddlers  (2-3 years)

Toddlers are naturally curious, and in our toddler room, we actively encourage this trait. We design various sensory experiences and projects aimed at enhancing fine motor skills. Indoor and outdoor games are carefully selected to foster confidence and develop gross motor skills. We believe in scaffolding each child's learning journey, promoting independence while respecting that all children develop at their own pace, some needing more support or time than others. Our learning activities are personalized, tailored to the unique interests and abilities of each child in our care, ensuring that learning is enjoyable and engaging.

Early Preschoolers

Preschool serves as a foundational program preceding Pre-Kindergarten, tailored for children typically aged 3 to 4 years. Our classrooms are thoughtfully designed to foster exploration, curiosity, self-help skills, and social development. Through play, children engage in activities that promote pre-literacy skills such as letter and name recognition, as well as pre-math skills like pattern recognition and sorting. They also learn valuable social skills by interacting with peers. Our outdoor playground, specifically designed for their age group, provides additional opportunities for play and exploration. Teachers facilitate both structured activities and free play, guiding students as they learn and grow.

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Pre-Schoolers

Pre-Kindergarten is a program designed to prepare students aged 4-5 years old for Kindergarten the following year. Our curriculum features a structured routine encompassing sensory activities, fine and gross motor exercises, language development, early writing skills including pencil grip, foundational mathematics, and exploration of science and social studies. The classroom environment is structured to facilitate a smooth transition into elementary school, where children build upon their existing knowledge through collaborative class activities, small group work, and individualized attention to meet educational goals. Hands-on learning and real-world applications encourage independence and ignite a passion for learning. While maintaining a structured environment, we prioritize play as a crucial element in child development. Through play, children learn cooperation, develop motor skills, and begin to grasp print and phonemic awareness concepts.

 

In our Pre-Kindergarten classrooms, we employ a study-based approach rather than rotating themes on a weekly or monthly basis. Utilizing the Creative Curriculum, studies are designed to deeply engage children and enhance their overall learning and creativity. Each study focuses on significant everyday items that captivate children's interests, such as Gardening, Recycling, Buildings, Trees, Roads, Clothing, and Balls, among others.

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Throughout the day, children are encouraged to immerse themselves in the study. During circle time, a question related to the study is posed and discussed as a class. During choice time, interest areas within the classroom are enriched with elements from the current study, providing opportunities for children to explore and discuss with their peers and teachers.

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As part of the study, children read age-appropriate books that are closely aligned with the topic. These books introduce new vocabulary, which is discussed to ensure understanding, and provoke inferential questions about the content.

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To celebrate the culmination of some studies, children may reenact their favorite book from the study. Other celebratory activities might include a fashion show related to the study's theme or inviting families to witness and celebrate all that the children have learned."

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