Overview
OUR BUILDINGThe design of our 13,000-square foot child development center reflects our philosophy of supporting a safe, consistent and holistic environment for the children.
One of our more child friendly features is the building’s unique architecture which includes a garden maintained by the children. Allowing them an outlet for both outdoor play and gardening; reinforcing to the children that learning can be fun.
The interior spaces promote a homelike environment through the creation of separate infant, toddler, and preschool "neighborhoods." These neighborhoods are further divided into cozy classroom environments. All of the rooms feature special and appropriate tools for specific ages. The daycare ratios provided in each room surpass the state's requirements to ensure quality childcare.
AGE SPECIFIC NEIGHBOARDS
The Infant Neighborhood
It can be difficult to leave your infant alone for the first time. Rest assured your child will be cared for just like in their own home. We pay special attention to your child’s daily needs and nurture them to stimulate shared exploration and creative play. The infant neighborhood consists of a large open area with changing stations and comfortable quiet sleep spaces.
The Toddler Neighborhood
Toddlers are learning to assert their independence. With this in mind we have divided the toddler neighborhood into large play areas for active exploration and beginning group experiences; and small areas for quiet play and interactions. The toddler rooms have a sleep area for nap time and are equipped with bathroom facilities designed for smaller children. Our early childhood curriculum and neighborhoods are designed with a two year consistency plan in mind. In this manner infants and toddlers will experience their early preschool environment as consistent and secure.
The Preschool Neighborhood
The preschool neighborhood consists of rooms for both three and four-year-old children. Each has a large group area for hands-on learning and group activities, as well as small areas for quiet play and one-on-one interactions. Every room has its own child friendly bathroom facility. The preschool also offers age-appropriate outdoor play areas and an indoor gym / playroom for large motor activities. The design of our preschool room helps our children make a comfortable transition to kindergarten.
Each child in our infant, toddler and preschool program is assigned a primary teacher. The role of the primary teacher is to ease children's transition into the program, follow their developmental growth throughout the year and provide the family with support. The families of infants, toddlers and three-year-olds receive daily notes and the families of four-year-olds and kindergartners receive weekly notes from their primary teacher.
When a child is enrolled in the preschool, it is necessary for a member of the child's family to visit a minimum of four times (once a week during the first month). During these visits, you and your child have an opportunity to get acquainted with the staff and the room organization. These visits make a significant difference in helping our families’ transition into the program.
