Center in Newton, MA 02458
To provide the highest quality child care possible to families who live and/or work in Newton and the surrounding communities; to support families in the education and care of their young children; to promote cooperation and exchange between existing child care programs; to publish professional child care literature; to provide technical assistance; to organize parent and staff workshops/training; and to encourage parental involvement.
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Loving care and guidance are offered in a safe, supervised and supportive atmosphere where children are encouraged to explore, create, build, problem-solve and try out new skills.
Professional, dedicated teachers – many of whom have been with the program for ten or more years – serve as resource facilitators for each child and family.
Emphasis is placed on group socialization and the development of each child’s individual strengths, self-esteem and confidence.
The developmentally-designed curriculum includes exsposure to fundamental concepts – such as size, shape, colors, letters, numbers and language arts – in an unpressured setting.
A variety of free-choice and teacher directed activities is offered, including music, arts and crafts, science, dramatic play, reading, indoor and outdoor play, clubs and field trips.
Diversity is welcomed and celebrated in enrollment, staffing and classrooms. The Board of Trustees includes parent, community and professional members.