Our program focus is on the three things that children spend their entire day in, with and around.

Teachers: Our teachers and staff are our most important asset. All our staff is CPR/ First Aid Certified, registered with MERIT with cleared background check. We are a small, local parent/director operated school and not being tied to a corporate entity enables us to give our teachers the opportunities and support they need to be the best teacher they can be! We do this by providing teachers:

• Freedom to shape their curriculum individually to each child.

• Opportunities for continuing education from dedicated in-service days to tuition reimbursement.

• Health insurance benefits, paid-time off and paid holidays.

• Highest ratios of teachers to children in the industry.

Classrooms: Our classrooms are vibrant and nurturing spaces designed to spark curiosity and foster early development.

• With a carefully crafted environment filled with sensory experiences and age-appropriate toys, infants are encouraged to explore, learn, and grow at their own pace.

• Our toddler and preschool rooms are dynamic spaces to support our curriculum/weekly rotating play centers. The rooms are designed to be learning environments where curiosity is encouraged, friendships blossom, and imaginations soar.

Curriculum: Our curriculum supports emergent learning through circle time, small group and enrichment activities. Our teachers pay close attention to children’s questions, passions and interests and have the freedom and flexibility to mold the curriculum to support the learning needs of individual children.

Throughout all that we do with children, we incorporate WA State Early Learning and Development Guidelines with an understanding of how these guidelines align with expectations for Kindergarteners. We understand that early childhood is defined by the National Association for the Education of Young Children as birth to eight years and believe that content must be presented in a play based, developmentally appropriate manner to meet this age group’s needs. Developmental milestones from birth through kindergarten that we use can be found here. We try to help each child achieve these expectations at a pace that is right for that child. Preschool and Kindergarten standards are embedded in the daily play-based activities of our curriculum.

Circle Time: During circle time children gather together to sing songs, participate in interactive stories, and engage in lively group discussions. These activities promote socialization, language development, and a sense of community among the children, fostering a positive and engaging learning environment.

Enrichment Activities: Incorporating enrichment activities such as yoga, dance, Spanish language and soccer into our curriculum provides children with diverse opportunities to develop physical fitness, mindfulness, balance & coordination, and teamwork skills in a fun and engaging way.

Small Group Activities: With weekly rotating play centers, our curriculum for toddlers & preschoolers is designed to offer age appropriate, diverse range of learning experiences. Play centers provide children with designated areas to explore various activities and interests, fostering independence and decision-making skills. Here’s a sampling of our rotating play centers:

• Dramatic Play Center: Equipped with dress-up clothes, props, and play kitchen items, this center encourages imaginative role-playing and social interaction.

• Block Center: Here, children can build, stack, and create using blocks of different shapes, sizes, and materials, promoting spatial awareness and problem-solving.

• Art Center: Stocked with various art supplies like crayons, paint, markers, and paper, this center encourages creativity, self-expression, and fine motor skill development.

• Sensory Center: Filled with materials like sand, water, playdough, and sensory bins, this center stimulates the senses and encourages exploration and scientific inquiry.

• Music and Movement Center: Featuring musical instruments, dance scarves, and a space for movement activities, this center fosters a love for music and rhythm.

• Fine Motor Center: Focused on developing fine motor skills, this center offers activities such as threading beads, and manipulating small objects, promoting hand-eye coordination and finger dexterity.

• Writing Center: Equipped with writing materials such as pencils, markers, paper, and stamps, this center encourages children to express themselves through drawing, scribbling, and emergent writing, fostering pre-literacy skills and creativity.

• Math Center: Equipped with counting materials, sorting activities, puzzles, and measuring tools, this center promotes early math skills such as counting, sorting, patterning, and spatial awareness.

• Science Center: Filled with materials for exploration such as magnifying glasses, rocks, shells, plants, and simple science experiments, this center encourages curiosity, observation, and critical thinking.

• Reading Corner: A cozy space filled with books, cushions, and bean bags, this center promotes literacy development, a love for reading, and quiet reflection.

Infant Daily Schedule:

There is no set schedule in our infant room. We focus on ensuring children’s fundamental needs are met in a loving environment through this time of rapid development. A typical day may include:

• Sensory Play & Exploration: Tummy time and gross motor skill development. Floor time with age-appropriate toys, sensory bins, and exploration activities for fine motor skill development.

• Outdoor Time & Stroller Walks: Fresh air and outdoor exploration. Stroller walk around the daycare premises.

• Music & Movement: Songs, rhymes, and simple musical instruments. Dancing, clapping, and movement activities to encourage physical development.

• Free Play: Individual activities. One-on-one interactions with teachers.

• Social interaction and mealtime routines.

• Cozy nap time routines with individual cribs or cots.

General Daily Schedule:

8:00 - 9:00: Drop-off, free play

9:00 - 9:45: Bathroom/Diapering/Handwashing

Breakfast/Clean-up

9:45 - 10:15 Circle time

10:15 - 11:00 Small group activities

11:00 - 12:30 Bathroom/Diapering/Handwashing

Outside time

Bathroom/Diapering/Handwashing

12:30 - 1:15 Lunch/Clean-up

1:15 - 2:45 Nap/Rest/Quiet time

2:45 - 3:15 Bathroom/Diapering/Handwashing

Snack/Clean-up

3:15 - 4:45: Outside time/Small group activities/ Enrichment activity

4:45 - 5:30: Free play until pick-up

Sample Menu: