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Children's Learning Center
Curriculum & Classrooms
Children's Learning Center believes children thrive through interactive, hands-on, and play-based learning experiences. Our teachers create a rich environment tailored to each child's interests and needs. Focusing on individual developmental stages ensures that activities are engaging and effectively promote learning.
Learning Domains
Language and Literacy
Language and literacy implementation in early childhood programs is vital for developing communication skills and cognitive growth. Activities like storytelling and interactive reading foster vocabulary and comprehension, laying a strong foundation for lifelong learning. These early experiences are crucial for future academic success.
Social-Emotional
Social emotional development is vital in early childhood classrooms, laying the groundwork for future learning and relationships. By promoting empathy, self-regulation, and teamwork, educators create a supportive environment that enhances both academic success emotional well-being. This focus equips children with essential tools for navigating their world.
Creative & Fine Arts
Creative and fine art experiences in early childhood classrooms are vital for development. They encourage self-expression, enhance cognitive skills, and boost confidence. Engaging with art fosters emotional growth and fine motor skills, enriching the learning environment for young learners.
Gross & Fine Motor Skills
Gross and fine motor skill building is crucial in early childhood classrooms as it supports children's physical and overall development. Gross motor skills enhance coordination and strength, while fine motor skills improve dexterity. By integrating activities that promote both types of skills, educators foster confident exploration and holistic growth, setting the stage for lifelong learning.
Classrooms
Infants 6 weeks - 15 months
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Infants quality care and education sets the foundation for enthusiastic learning engagement throughout a child's educational journey. Experienced teachers create an environment that encourages safe exploration while focusing on all areas of development. Meaningful interactions allow for trusting relationships to be built with children and families.
Young Preschool 24 months - 42 months
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Developing independence in a safe and nurturing classroom helps children build the confidence they need to meet developmental milestones. The young preschool classroom is designed for free exploration and contains materials for hands-on learning. The teachers enhance the learning environment with language rich interactions and trusting relationships.
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Toddlers 15 months - 24 months
​Toddler quality care and education sets the foundation for enthusiastic learning engagement throughout a child's educational journey. Experienced teachers create an environment that encourages safe exploration while focusing on all areas of development. Meaningful interactions allow for trusting relationships to be built with children and families.
Preschool 3 years - 5 years
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Implementing a curriculum focused on school readiness through child-led activities encourages independent thinking and a love for learning. Our preschool teachers create a space for children to explore and inquire. Meaningful interactions enhance vocabulary and create opportunities for relationship building.
School Age Kindergarten - 12 years
Having a safe space to attend before and after school is critical to school-age development. School-age children are given a space to be creative and explore. Opportunities to support one another through challenging transitions and experiences are encouraged. Whether for a couple of hours or a whole day, our school-age program provides an essential service to Dekalb families.