Kinder Cottage
Preschool in Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Established in 1985 Kinder Cottage provides quality part time and full time care for children 2.5 to 5 years old. With a maximum capacity of 24 the teacher to student ratio is 1/8. All teachers are ECE trained and have worked at the center for 10+ years.
The curriculum is play-based and allows children the opportunity to choose not only playmates but areas of play. The emphasis is on providing for congitive social and emotional growth by providing developmentally appropriate activities as well as support in learning to peacefully negotiate and relsove conflict.
- Licenses & Accreditations:
- California Department of Social Services: Community Care Licensing Division
- Preschool:
- Yes
- Hours of Operation:
- 7.00 AM to 6.00 PM
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A. Based on promoting personal development
1. Providing for basic needs to be met.
2. Developing physical strength and coordination
3. Promoting a strong self-concept
4.Language development
5. Developing the ability to accept and understand one’s emotions
6.Taking responsibility for one’s own learning
7.Successfully coping with ideas and the changing physical world
8. Developing a joy for life
B. Based on promoting social development
1. Building skills in relationships with others 2. Teaching conflict resolution 3. Gaining the ability to express one’s feelings 4. Developing trust and respect for others/diversity 5. Gaining the ability to seek others for information
