At The Early Learner, we aim to engage young minds with creative, educational and physical activities. We offer a child centered and teacher facilitated approach to learning for children ages 2 - 6 years. A small group environment allows for personalized attention for your child. We incorporate various facets of the different teaching philosophies; as there is no one teaching philosophy that applies to all children. For this reason, we select methods that work for the children in our care that help to stimulate their potential. Child interests are always fed as learning opportunities occur. In addition, new ideas are always introduced as we progress through thematic units. There is a balance of student directed and teacher directed activities as well as activities that are unique to your child's learning style. Careful planning is made so that we include activities for visual, auditory and kinesthetic learners. Our schedule is routine oriented so that children know exactly what to expect and can anticipate what is to come. Children are in a safe and predictable environment that provides emotional security which allows them to build confidence. Mixed aged classroom encourages leadership skills, mentoring, compassion and respect for others varied abilities. As younger students rise in age, their role in the classroom changes as they become the older group and comfortably display leadership qualities. Learning opportunities are always explored. Children's inquiries lead to project based activities where children can now question and see results based on what they have experienced; meanwhile applying and reinforcing the academic vocabulary presented by the teacher. Having a positive preschool experience that is fun, engaging, with hands on experiences that are purposeful will help to develop skills in key competency areas such as communication, collaboration, critical thinking, resourcefulness and creativity. A quality preschool program lays the foundation for future academic, physical and social and emotional success. It is important to recognize the needs and individual learning styles of individual children and have the freedom to attend to and guide their preschool experience. At the Early Learner, your child will be inspired through play, exploration and discovery!