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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