Philosophy      

Teaching Practices and Curriculum

• To follow tenets of “developmentally appropriate practice” in every program aspect.
• To facilitate a variety of learning experiences through a curriculum that fosters discovery,creativity and experimentation with an emphasis on critical thinking.
• To introduce children to basic concepts in math, science, social studies, language arts and the creative arts through the use of learning centers.
• To allow children to learn through the medium of play and hands on experiences.
• To provide opportunities for the development and use of oral language.
• To introduce the use of computer technology.
• To expose children to books and other media that are multicultural.
• To facilitate opportunities for expanded understandings of the many cultures represented at the CDC.
• To help both parents and children understand the nutritional benefits of natural foods.
• To provide opportunities for exercise on our playground and campus grounds.
• To help children acquire firsthand, multi-sensory knowledge of the natural world through gardening experiences, nature walks and wildlife observations.
   

                     For information regarding each classroom's monthly curriculum :

                              Learn more about our classrooms on the Web:

Miss Shylah's 2-1/2 & 3 yr. old class                                           Miss Hope's 3 & 4 yr. old class

                                                        Miss Sally's 4 & 5 yr.old class

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