Program
“Play is the highest expression of human development in childhood, for it alone is the free expression of what is in a child’s soul.”
- Friedrich Froebel
We understand young children learn more when they are active participants in their education. By implementing an emergent and organic approach to learning, we empower children to follow their passions. Our literature and play-based curriculum is guided by the interests, abilities, and goals of the group. Developmentally appropriate activities are planned, and books are carefully chosen in order to best support exploration of the chosen topics. In this way children are able to learn about themselves and their world, develop self love and social skills, and prepare for kindergarten and beyond.
In caring for our infants and toddlers, nurturing a secure bond couldn't be more important. We do this by consistently responding to and providing for their physiological, emotional and social needs with an individualized approach. In doing so, they know they are safe, valued, understood, and deserving of love.
Our goal is to provide a safe haven for our school-agers to unwind from the stressors of the day. Providing a wholesome snack and opportunities for free choice, whether it be solitude, fresh air, or space to run, can help to restore balance. Of course, homework help will also be provided.
We are dedicated to providing high quality, natural foods. Breakfasts, lunches, and snacks include an array of organic, homemade and whole foods to nourish small bodies. Real kids deserve real food.
* Menus will be adapted to ensure the safety of those with food allergies
We provide a daily activity log email, website and an optional iPhone, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire or Windows phone app. The apps have real-time interactive reporting and push notification, so that even when you are away you can stay in-touch. Some logged activites include; meals (what and how much), diapers, sleep (how many naps and how long), play (sometimes with photos), illnesses and drop-off/pick-up activites.
Sample Activity Log
Jaimie was our babysitter for four years, and became part of our family during that time. My children loved Jaimie like an aunt, and she consistently loved them and held them to the highest of expectations. Jaimie's calm demeanor during every moment of the day provided a caring and warm environment for my children. She brought creative projects, educational activities and a lot of fun to work every day. When Jaimie babysits for us today, the kids scream with joy and ask every day "is today a Jaimie day?" I know Jaimie will be invited to my children's weddings.
The relationship with the parents is almost as important as the relationship with the kids, and Jaimie carefully developed trusting and mutually respectful relationships with my husband, my mother and with me. She shared the good from the day, and she also expressed any areas of concern. She did so without judgement, but rather with an approach of how do we address a certain behavior.
If there was a crisis in our family, Jaimie would be the first person I would call to help with our children. I would trust her to handle any situation, and I know my children would be loved. Jaimie is forever part of our family, and I feel so blessed that Jaimie came into our lives.
- Kirsten A.
