Tiny Hands, Big Dreams
Child Development Center
Programs
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world". Nelson Mandela
Infants & Toddlers
Tigers & Giraffes - 6 weeks - 18 months:
When visiting our Infant room, you'll appreciate the cleanliness, safety, and security of the environment we provide. A vast array of developmentally appropriate toys and materials are available and accessible to the children in this classroom. Spend a few minutes talking with our Infant teachers and you will see that they have each child's best interest at heart and are ready to love and nurture your child. A carefully created atmosphere designed to focus on learning and discovery, and a curriculum fashioned to meet the unique needs of your infant is an aspect of our program we are very proud of.
Owl Room I & II - 18 months - 2 years:
Our toddler program is designed to meet this age group's need to be inquisitive as they begin to talk, explore and play. Our teachers will introduce your child to a more structured day with stimulating activities and group interactions. Each day they will learn and discover many interesting things that are relevant to their lives, while building a positive self-image and love for learning. Our Owl rooms are a perfect place to introduce your child to a bright and beautiful world.
Preschool Programs
Foxes & Elephants - 3 years old :
These classrooms hold a curriculum that focuses on developing the skills needed to proceed into preschool. Some major skills this program focuses on are: numbers, alphabet, colors, and shapes. These are integrated into monthly themes with age-appropriate projects, activities, and group time. We also have several special activities and field trips, such as trips to the zoo, visiting the fire department, going to the pumpkin patch, an Easter egg hunt, Halloween party, and a visit from Santa.
Wolves - 4-5 years old:
In our Wolf Den classroom, building skills needed for children to proceed into school age years will be a top priority. Expanding skills learned in the previous classrooms, children will focus on the alphabet, matching, sequencing, understanding patterns, cutting, pasting, reading readiness, and exposure to foreign languages. This class also takes part in field trips and special activities as listed above.
School Age Program
School Age Before/After School - 5 years - 12 years :
Our Before and After school program offers a diverse selection of activities, allowing the kids to pick and choose what they want to do and have a good time with friends. Games, books, art supplies, listening center, and outside play equipment are just a few common activities for before and after school time. However, we use a format that incorporates the use of centers. Centers available for the children are cooking, art, dramatic play, office, sewing, reading, and science. These are provided to expose children to a wide variety of interests and activities. The hands on format is also effective and fun for the independent school-ager. Children leave our school age program excited about their newly found and improved skills and all they can accomplish!
Homework Club
At our center we encourage children to take pride in learning and growing. Our teachers understand that each child has different needs. With our Homework Club, children will be tutored and supervised in areas they may need extra help. The children will receive small incentives to complete their homework thoroughly, making finishing homework a little more appealing to those children who have difficulty working through it. Allowing time to complete homework while in our care also provides for more family time once home!
Summer Camp
We have a three month summer program designed specifically for school age children. The summer program runs from June through August and includes activities such as games, field trips, cooking projects, crafts, reading programs, and swimming. Children have fun playing and sharing new and exciting experiences with their friends, and will keep journals of their adventures!