Program Development and Goals
Our program philosophy is based on years of experience working with young children
Ideas endorsed by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and current research and theory in early childhood education aid in development of our program.
Play
Play is vital to the growth of young children; children of all ages learn through play.
Through play children actively and meaningfully learn:
- About their world through exploration
- Gain social, cognitive, motor, language and emotional skills
- Trust and Confidence building- in staff, peers and self
Our philosophy regarding play is supported by research and theory on active learning, and we base our programs for all ages on this concept.
All Inclusive Curriculum
We are committed to providing the children with an awareness of and exposure to differences and similarities. Helping children embrace inclusion and acceptance is our focus. We do this by having a diverse staff and emphasizing these concepts.
- Everyone deserves respect
- Everyone is important and capable
- Everyone has feelings
- Culture comes from parents and family
- There are different kinds of families
- Families live in different ways
- Together we build a community
Guidance And Behavior Management
Our goal is to provide positive approaches to behavior management.
- Learn self-control best with caring adult role models who understand children
- Acceptance the that it is all right to feel angry, upset, or frustrated
- When expressing feelings, it is not all right to hurt ourselves or others
- Clear and definite limits are established for each group
When problems arise, teachers help children solve their problems:
- Recognizing their feelings
- Talking with the children in “I” language
- Stating and giving reasons for desired behavior
- Guiding the children to acceptable solutions
Important for young children
- To learn how to solve problems and resolve conflicts in a non-violent manner
- To express themselves in an appropriate way in respectful environments
- To have adults who listen and help to build self-esteem and confidence through support and guidance.
At the core of this philosophy is the basic premise that children want to cooperate and need adults to help guide them in self-control, tolerance, and understanding.
Additional Programs
CCB embraces a diversity of programming to enhance our curriculum.
Auxiliary Programs included in monthly tuition (these programs vary year to year)
- Gym
- Art
- Music
- Outdoor Exploration
- STEM
- Library