Our Philosophy

The program is designed to meet the developmental needs of young children.

It provides experiences that enrich and enhance each child’s cognitive, language, social, emotional, and physical development. Within the program’s daily schedule, each child has opportunities to create, explore the environment, learn problem solving, personal interaction skills, and learn concepts through first-hand experiences. Children develop a positive self-concept through a balance of self- and caregiver-facilitated activities.

Opportunities for solitary play as well as group activities are provided. We provide care that is supportive, nurturing, warm and responsive to each child’s individual needs. Our responsibility in our daycare program is not only to care for your child but also to assist the child in growing to his or her fullest potential by recognizing each stage of development and fashioning activities that will nurture and facilitate growth during that stage.

We respect parents as the primary and most important provider of care and nurturing, and we believe parents and caregivers are partners in children’s care and education.

The First Day

The first day in a new environment can be challenging for any child. Some separation anxiety is normal and expected, and we will be happy to provide suggestions for a smooth transition into the Learning Days environment for you and your child or children. If possible, we suggest a quick drop off at Learning Days during the first day. We also encourage parents to call any time during the day to see how their child is adjusting.

Our Curriculum

Children learn by doing. They learn by playing, experimenting, exploring and testing. Learning is meant to be a natural and joyful experience. Children flourish when the process of discovery is lovingly encouraged and gently reinforced. Specific activities may vary depending on the age of the children; however, the underlying principles remain the same:

* Children learn through active exploration.
* Children initiate their own learning.
* Learning comes from open-ended experiences.
* Adults are facilitators of children's learning.

We believe that learning involves much more than just reciting letters and numbers. All children need opportunities to be responsible, to make choices and to be treated with respect. We include activities that encourage the growth of the whole child.

Potty Training

We work with parents to help make potty training a smooth and easy transition when the child is ready.

Potty Training is one of the most important stages in a child's life, that if it not done with patience, can cause children with mental health problems in the future.

We help your children overcome this step with patience and affection.

Nutrition

We follow USDA food guidelines. Children's nutritional needs must be met for them to maintain a high level of interest and energy throughout the day. Any meals or snacks provided by our family daycare will be of the quality and quantity necessary to meet the needs of the children.

Please indicate any allergies or special dietary restrictions your child may have on the appropriate registration form.

If you are currently breast-feeding your baby, we accept pre-pumped breast milk.

Rest Time

Do you know that resting daily with peace is very beneficial to your child's mental and physical health?

Adequate rest or quiet time is a very important part of the young, growing child's day. The children rest in the afternoon for one to two hours or longer depending on the individual child.

Children who do not nap are allowed to quietly read a book or play with puzzles. Mats are provided by our family daycare. Infants sleep according to their needs, and the individual plan prepared by the parents and us.