In many early childhood programs, the climate lately has been towards more education and skills training. However, young children also need plenty of time to play, to explore their world, and to learn social skills. We offer this for your child, by providing a balance between structured and unstructured activities and by recognizing that all children are born with a desire to explore, discover, and learn. The most effective means of accomplishing this is through their play, because we believe that it is through play, that children learn best. Play is critical to the healthy growth and development of children. Children develop socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically through play. Children learn through play, because they are engaged in what they are doing. When children have fun with games, they become more interested in learning and their minds become more open to new thoughts and ideas. As children play, they learn to solve problems, to get along with others and take turns, negotiate, and to develop the fine and gross motor skills needed to grow and learn.

Books and story-time, Legos, circle-time, tumbling exercises, music and dancing, play food, interactive stuffed animals, cars/trucks/planes, arts and crafts, puzzles, flash cards, animals/dinosaurs, trains, balls, dolls and Barbies, various learning toys, musical instruments, various games, Mr. Potato Head, blocks, beads and string, song games, play dough, coloring, sing along story books, painting, board games, puppets, and singing

sliding, jumping, running, balls, racing, catch, bubbles, follow the leader, ride-on toys, wagons, various games, painting, exploring nature/weather, soccer, and, etc. As you know, children play hard and will get some bumps and bruises from time to time. We do our best to limit the number of times this occurs, with constant supervision and watchful eyes. Due to the safe environment/toys we have surrounded ourselves with, we hope to prevent any injuries before they can happen. During the summer months (June, July and August) we allow for more outdoor activities and creative art projects. Weather permitting, we play outdoors every day.

Each day we provide three nutritious and well- balanced meals. We provide morning snack at 10:00 am, Homemade lunch at noon with yogurt or milk and snack at 3:30 pm. Water is offered throughout the day. The meals and snacks for each week constantly vary in order to ensure the children receive a well-balanced diet. The children are offered the food, but they will not be forced to eat.