NBAYDC

                            NBAYDC has an early learning mission that will help all children enter school healthy and ready to succeed in life.

Our mission is to positively impact the lives of children birth thru 12 years old. Our early childhood program is designed to foster the whole child. Each child is encouraged to express individuality, explore and learn thru play, school readiness, socialization, and helping hands. Each child will shine their light and manifest each talent within themselves.

Our services are designed to ensure early learning child care of high quality, affordable and accessible to those who may be in need of our services and referrals for family support.

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

NBAYDC staff are not just teachers but educators. We strive to excel above state requirements for education to ensure each child’s individual needs are met by helping to meet the needs of our families. We utilize all teaching methods to meet the needs of each learning ability in a safe, clean, nurturing, and family oriented atmosphere.

CURRICULUM

To match each child’s ability, our curriculum incorporates Jean-Paget theory for child development and Creative Curriculum. The curriculum focuses on developmental milestones for each age level and capability. Each monthly unit is broken down into weekly themes that help children learn and explore with exciting activities. Each activity consists of instruction, guided and independent practice, exploration, and social skills. Each unit will introduce different community helpers: Firefighters, Police Office, Military, Medical/Dental, Librarian, Postal Service, etc… Students will be given assessments every quarter to see if children are meeting new milestones. The purpose of the assessments:

• Serve as a basis to keep parents and teacher informed of the development
• Recognize strengths and weaknesses
• Determine which methods best suit each child’s individual needs

Many milestones can be observed throughout center play. Students will explore, create, and reach milestones in the following centers throughout the day:

• Science/Math
• Literacy
• Manipulatives
• Dramatic Play
• Music
• Blocks/Cars
• Circle/Group Time).

Children will be assessed on development skills known predictors of success in school and throughout life. The following skills include:

• Approaches to Play and Learn
• Emotional and Social Development
• Cognitive Development
• Health and Physical Development
• Language Development
• Creative Expression

Each child is unique in his and her way requiring different methods to help them grow and shine. We welcome diversity in every classroom; learning various culture will help enrich our children learning experience.

 CLASSROOMS Please insert picture where the name of the classrooms is; for instance, butterflies replace with picture.

INFANT CARE (Butterflies) (Classroom Size 1 to 4) (ages 0 to 11 MONTH)

During this stage, our daily routine is design with the most critical tools needed for the building blocks of brain development. Monthly lesson plans are designed according to individual milestones to ensure growth and development. Lesson plans promote exploration of the wondrous world around them daily focusing on the 5 sense, learning methods, and social/emotional skills. Our babies will experience many new skills in a safe and nurturing environment through sign language, tummy time, social engagement, and using all of their senses.

TODDLER 1 (Butterflies) (Classroom Size 1 to 6) (ages 12 to MTH – 23 months)

Our toddler day is full of exciting and fun activities. During this stage, children enjoy exploring using their fine motors skills, jumping, running, tumbling, and pretend. Our monthly lesson plans are designed to promote academics, socialization, self-identity, and the world around us. We will begin introducing letters, numbers, shapes, and colors. Students daily activities include: Rhyme Time/Flannel Board, Story Time, Large and Small Group Play, Outdoor Play, Meals/Snacks, and Potty Training for some students.

Early Preschool (Busy Bees) (Classroom Size 1 to 9) (ages 2 to 3 years old)

During this time, children begin exploring the world around them. Toddlers have a fascination with objects, finger painting, balls, textures, and enjoying a variety of foods and fruits. Students begin recognizing letters, shapes, numbers, colors, opposites, and social/emotional skills. A look into a day of an early preschooler include: Rhyme Time/Flannel Board, Story Time, Large and Small Group Play, Outdoor Play, Meals/Snacks, and Potty Training.

PRE-K (All Stars) (Classroom Size 1 to 13) (ages 3 to 5 years old)

Our All Stars classroom fosters the whole child and prep students for kindergarten. By creating an age-appropriate classroom designed for each child’s unique interest. Lesson plans are structured to support big milestones that each child reaches for tomorrow’s success. Students will be encouraged to demonstrate individuality (self-expression, self-assessment, and self-esteem), socialization (collaborating with peers and helping hands), diversity/culture (understanding and accepting differences), listening/speaking (communication and attentive behavior), literacy (reading and writing), and Science/math (exploring the world around us). Many skills can be observed and developed through creative learning/play.

SCHOOL AGE CARE (Eagles) (Classroom Size 1 to 20) (ages 6 to 12 years old)

This program is geared to service children during their time out of school. We strive to instill everyday life experience into their daily routines, assist with academics, and create an environment that support opportunities that promote individuality and growth. We will provide a safe/clean environment that teaches students the importance of helping hands. Children will learn to utilize their talents for career choices and peer collaboration.

COMMUNICATION

The relationship between parents and educators is extremely important. We believe parents are the first form of communication; which builds a strong foundation for future success. The children in our care are special to us and their well-being is our primary concern. Therefore, communication lines must remain open for us to provide the tools needed for the whole child. Each classroom will have an information bulletin board, monthly bulletin board, and parent communication folders and binders. Throughout our school, we will designate several parent/teacher conferences to ensure were meeting the needs of our families. During these conferences, we will discuss your child’s growth, development, and any concerns/or suggestions.  We will provide information for our parents which can be accessed through our Daily Connect App.  Daily Connect will be utilized to help keep parents up to date with their child’s day, as well as with their child(ren)s daily activities.  Additional conferences will be held if you have any concerns regarding our program or the development of your child.

A monthly letter will be sent home with upcoming events. If you would like to participate at any time, please speak with your child’s teacher. Also please check our monthly calendars which can be found on the daily connect.

Our services are designed to ensure early learning child care of high quality, affordable and accessible to those who may be in need of our services and referrals for family support.