OUR PROGRAM


Philosophy 


At Learning Days we provide a positive learning environment for each child. We welcome the
opportunity to meet with you to discuss your child’s progress and developmental growth at any time.
We are looking forward to getting to know you and your child. We strive to provide a rich 
learning environment where all of our children develop to their full potential. 
Partnering with families is important to us. We welcome family input and ideas to improve 
our program or services. If you have any questions or Concerns please feel free to speak with us. 

The First Day
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The First Day


The first day in a new environment can be challenging for any child. Some separation anxiety is normal and expected, and we will be happy to provide suggestions for a smooth transition into the Learning Days environment for you and your child or children. If possible, we suggest a quick drop off  at Learning Days during the first day. We also encourage parents to call any time during the day to see how their child is adjusting.

What to Bring:

The first day always brings you some stress. we do our best to make your child adapt to the new environment with ease and joy.

A complete change of clothes

Please bring an extra set of changing cloth for your child.
(more than one set for infants).

A familiar cuddly toy

especially for younger children, to be used only at play time.

One blanket for nap

A child favorite blanket for nap time for each child  over one year old.

Diapers, pull-ups and wipes for each child.

Please bring enough Diaper, Pull-ups and wipes for a week to store at Learning Days.

Our Curriculum



Children learn by doing. They learn by playing, experimenting, exploring and testing. Learning is meant to be a natural and joyful experience. Children flourish when the process of discovery is lovingly encouraged and gently reinforced. Specific activities may vary depending on the age of the children; however, the underlying principles remain the same:

    *  Children learn through active exploration.
    *  Children initiate their own learning.
    *  Learning comes from open-ended experiences.
    * Adults are facilitators of children's learning.

We believe that learning involves much more than just reciting letters and numbers. All children need opportunities to be responsible, to make choices and to be treated with respect. We include activities that encourage the growth of the whole child.

Potty Training

We work with parents to help make potty training a smooth and easy transition when the child is ready.

Potty Training  is one of the most important stages in a child's life, that if it not done with patience, can cause children with mental health problems in the future.

Our teachers help your children overcome this step with patience and affection.

Learning and having fun with music

Music

Music can be used to tell a story, communicate feelings and inspire movement. Throughout history, music has been used in times of celebration, mourning and religious gatherings. Research shows that when listening to music, and especially playing music, many areas of the brain are activated. This is how music can support motor, language and cognitive development. Music can also decrease pain and distress while increasing coping skills and creative expression. Here are some tips to engage your child in music.


Nutrition

At Learning Days we follow USDA food guidelines.

Children's nutritional needs must be met for them to maintain a high level of interest and energy throughout the day. Any meals or snacks provided by the Learning Days will be of the quality and quantity necessary to meet the needs of the children.

Please indicate any allergies or special dietary restrictions your child may have on the appropriate registration form.

If you are currently breast-feeding your baby, we accept pre-pumped breast milk.

Rest Time

Rest Time

Do you know that resting daily with peace is very beneficial to your baby's mental and physical health?
 
Adequate rest or quiet time is a very important part of the young, growing child's day. The children rest in the afternoon for one to two hours or longer depending on the individual child.

Children who do not nap are allowed to quietly read a book or play with puzzles. Mats are provided by the Learning Days. Infants sleep according to their needs, and the individual plan prepared by the parents and us.

PHILOSOPHY ON DISCIPLINE
At Learning Days, punishment is absolutely forbidden.

We take a preventive approach to discipline that teaches children positive behaviors, rather than punishing them for misbehaving. Our goal is to provide children with the opportunity and motivation to make good choices, function independently, learn social skills through gentle, encouraging guidance, respect the needs of others, adapt to routines and simple rules, and become responsible group members. Our learning environments are rich and are structured to allow children to pursue their interests and abilities, reducing the occurrence of disciplinary problems arising from boredom or undue restraint.

Preventative discipline improves children's self-esteem and problem-solving skills, and encourages social behavior. This helps to maintain an atmosphere of warmth and understanding, and helps children develop as individuals and as part of a group.

In extreme situations and as a last resort, separation from the group may be necessary for the benefit of the child and the remainder of the group. We utilize this time to help the child become calm before returning to the group, and children are allowed to re-enter to the group when they feel ready to do so. Separation is not used with infants and toddlers.