OUR PROGRAMS
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Our program is based on a developmental approach to education. Our program is a play-based, hands-on environment where experiential learning is the foundation of all that we do. We strive to instill this passion for learning in our youngest students. Our children are given every opportunity for exploratory activities that foster creativity, self-expression, problem solving, and the development of those important first friendships. First and foremost, we support social-emotional learning and development in the classroom. Children learn to develop a sense of self in a nurturing environment. Learning and play are linked in our classroom. Play is meaningful and intrinsically motivated. We know that children learn through play. Through a combination of individual, small and whole group lessons, combined with meaningful play experiences, children learn about the world around them.
Through a blend of love and care, thoughtful planning, and developmentally appropriate practice, our teachers work hard to create a classroom culture that is dedicated to nurturing the whole child. We provide a rich, stimulating program that fosters children's creativity, independence, and problem-solving skills so that they are well-equipped to navigate the world around them.
Social-Emotional Development
Before learning can occur, young children need to feel safe and secure in their environment. Throughout the day, children learn the skills they need to approach new things, navigate social conflicts, share, and be a part of a classroom community.
Meeting Each Child
Children are diverse learners with a variety of interests and passions. We meet children where they are through differentiated instruction and the understanding of multiple intelligences.
Learning Through Play
Through a combination of interactive centers, individual, small group and whole group time, children are busy and engaged in learning and play. We use a thematic approach that allows us to delve into content areas of science, social studies, mathematics, and language, while also having a focus on important areas of dramatic play, art, music, world language, and physical education.
Catch The Children Before They Fall Organization
OBJECTIVES
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Support the development of the physical, cognitive, social and emotional growth of low income infants, toddlers, and children by providing early, individualized child development and parent education services to families according to individualized jointly developed plans;
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Create program flexibility responsive to existing and emerging family needs, including quality part-day and full-day care supportive of family work requirements, informational and emotional needs of pregnant women and new mothers, family members' needs for employability, job training, and career guidance.
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Ensure that families are able to access needed services including transportation; funding will allow services to the lowest-income children and pregnant women who do not qualify for state subsidy vouchers;
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Develop child nutrition programs and provide the children with nutritious meals.
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Address the literacy needs of the entire family, to ensure literacy for the sake of personal development and full participation in society;
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Ensure the continuing education of pregnant teenagers, in school if possible, but if not, through appropriate alternatives to school;
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Employ the latest technology that addresses both low-income families' needs and our services so that these families are not being left behind in the information age;
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Advocate for and practice multi-cultural in order to build an appreciation for diversity among our low-income citizens;
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Advocate for and practice full inclusion so that infants and toddlers with differing abilities are together to grow, develop and learn from one another in warm, nurturing, safe and supportive surroundings;
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Enable parents to be better caregivers and teachers to their children and ensure that whenever a child or family member comes to one of our centers they feel welcomed, cared about and supported;
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Respond to families at their points of needs and provide the help necessary to help them meet their own goals. Encourage families to make their dreams into realities;
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Ensure parent involvement and active participation in all levels of policy and decision making;
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Provide a comprehensive continuum of service for all children and their families;
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Establish and maintain mental health services which help staff and families cope successfully with daily living. Provide a positive outlook toward the future that sustains an attitude of life-long learning and continuous growth among individuals and families;
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Further develop and maintain community-wide linkages with other service providers to provide access to a comprehensive array of services to pregnant women, very young children and their families, while avoiding duplication and being cost-effective;
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Continue to recruit, train and retain highly qualified staff who are capable of providing the kind of warm and continuous relationships between caregivers and infants and toddlers that are crucial to each child's learning and development and can serve as a potent role model for the parents;
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Create a spacious, attractive, comfortable environment that is appealing to children, parents, and staff, that is free of obstacles; that is safe to children of all ages; that inspires pride on;
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Assess community needs; to adjust program goals to meet the needs found; and to regularly monitor program performance and parent and staff satisfaction to inform program changes in order to detect and overcome problems and to continuously improve program services; and Recognize the need to participate actively in training and research efforts that increase awareness of the types of programs and services that are most likely to have long-term, positive impact on the lives of all in our community.
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