Curriculum Highlights

The curriculum has been developed with respect for each child and each stage of development. We believe in hands-on learning and experiences in a child-centered environment.

Lesson plans center on positive experiences in cognitive, language, social-emotional and physical development. Creative expression, health and safety, and cultural diversity are also stressed. Daily activities are developmentally appropriate and reflect a balance of active and quiet explorations and interactions.

Infants

• Nurturing and frequent contact with consistent warm and caring staff
• A lot of one-on-one attention and interaction
• Exposure to books, music and language
• Lots of opportunities to safely explore inside and outside physical environment
• Balance and routine in daily life between rest and active play
• Staff work with the parents to develop healthy and consistent routines between home and child care
• Daily documentation of activities, feeding and sleeping times

Toddlers

• Daily routine between active and quiet play
• Opportunity to choose safe, appropriate activities
• Encourage language development and self-help skills
• Daily activities to help master coordination and gross motor development
• Outside time provided daily
• Opportunities to grow, develop and succeed in a safe, nurturing environment
• Reading and music (singing, etc.) experiences daily
• Daily documentation of activities

Preschool

• Structured, hands-on, experiences covering all areas of the curriculum
• Field trip enrichment/community experiences
• Learning through play and real life experiences
• Respect for individual differences and needs
• Refine toileting and self-help skills
• Development of individual habits and routines to stay safe and healthy
• Reading and music experiences

Curriculum Themes and Sub-Themes