Programs
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world". Nelson Mandela
INFANT ROOM
The Infant Room provides a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for infants to explore throughout their day. Experiences with teachers, peers, language, movement, music, books, art and dramatic play materials enhance children’s growth and development. Teachers design experiences based on children’s developmental needs and individual interests.
Infant feeding is both a physical and social-emotional process. All infants are held when bottle- feeding to facilitate contact with a nurturing adult. Infant feeding is individualized, incorporating the child’s changing developmental needs and individual cues, as well as family preferences. As infants grow older, they are encouraged to be as independent as possible when eating; bibs are provided for them as this process can often be messy.
Sleeping is also both a physical and social-emotional process that requires teachers to observe carefully for children’s cues. We may help infants fall asleep by holding, rocking, singing, or rubbing backs. Infants are permitted to sleep only in cribs.
We look forward to developing relationships with children and their families. Please take some time at arrival each day to tell us about your child’s evening and morning at home so that we can more effectively meet their needs. When you return, we will tell you about your child’s day with us. In addition, we will provide you with a “daily sheet” indicating your child’s feeding, napping, diapering.
TODDLER ROOM
The Toddler Room provides a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to explore throughout their day. Teachers design the environment and experiences based on children’s developmental needs and individual interests. Experiences with teachers, peers, language,movement, blocks, music, books, nature, art and dramatic play materials enhance children’s growth and development.
Children are encouraged to explore their environment independently. Because exploring with all your senses can be a messy process, we ask families to dress children with this in mind. In addition, children go outdoors in all kinds of weather, so it is important that families provide appropriate outerwear for each season.
Mealtime is both a physical and social-emotional process. This is a time to try new foods, use developing language skills, engage in social interactions and practice self-help skills. There is breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack served daily. Menus are posted in the room and meet the CACFP food guidelines.
Napping is also an important part of the day. In the Toddler Room children nap on cots. Teachers may help children relax by reading stories, playing soft music, or rubbing backs.
Teachers will share your child’s experiences with you at drop off and pick up times. In addition, we will provide you with a "daily sheet" indicating your child's meals, napping, and diaper/toilet times.
PRESCHOOL ROOM
The Preschool Room provides a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to explore throughout their day. Teachers design the environment and experiences based on children’s developmental needs and individual interests. Experiences with peers and teachers, written and oral language, books, music, movement, nature, science and math materials, blocks and other construction materials, art and dramatic play materials enhance children’s growth and development. Group experiences, long-term projects, child-directed and teacher-directed experiences are all part of the preschool curriculum.
Children are encouraged to explore their environment independently. Because exploring with all your senses can be a messy process, we ask families to dress children with this in mind. Please provide an extra set of clothes to be used when necessary. In addition, children go outdoors in all kinds of weather, so it is important that families provide appropriate outerwear for each season.
It is important to us that children have a wide variety of open-ended materials with which to play. Research has shown that highly imaginative play develops the executive brain functions that children need in order to self-regulate emotions and behavior, negotiate with peers, think critically and problem-solve. Therefore, you will often observe the children building with materials such as ramps and pathways.
Children nap on cots which are made more comfortable by a small blanket, pillow or sleeping toy brought from home. Teachers may help children relax by reading stories, playing soft music, or rubbing backs. While some children may not nap, everyone must spend some time resting every day.