Beginnings
Preschool in Santa Monica, CA 90404
Beginnings Learning Center is devoted to providing well thoughtout, predictable and friendly surroundings that are emotionally and physically secure for the children. As a part of this stimulating environment each child is empowered to initiate, explore and learn new ideas. Our highly dedicated, skilled and well-educated personnel serve as mediators to support and encourage all the positive choices children learn to make.
Beginnings Learning Center focuses on the development of the whole child. Our Developmental Curriculum offers children the opportunity to explore, experience and express themselves through play in a safe, warm and loving environment that helps them grow intellectually, socially, emotionally and physically.
Age Specific classrooms, play places and personal spaces encourage exploration, investigation, problem solving and discovery. We foster childrens self esteem and help develop their love of learning.
We appreciate your interest in our program and would be delighted to have you join us for a tour. Please contact us to get information on the next tour date!
- Child Ages:
- 2 years - 6 years
- Licenses & Accreditations:
- California Department of Social Services: Community Care Licensing Division
- Preschool:
- Yes
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Beginnings Learning Center was established in 2008 and has a strong child development emphasis based on a wide range of research. The classroom is divided into learning centers such as language, math, science, computers, blocks, music, art, sensory tables, gross motor play, and dramatic play. The building of language, social, physical, and cognitive skills is achieved through participation in these centers.
The teachers guide and encourage children to explore and learn in each of these areas while implementing the curriculum through meaningful play. Teachers supervise and participate in childrens play, both modeling when appropriate and refraining from interfering when appropriate. Pre-School children achieve specific learning outcomes, develop problem solving strategies and enhance their curiosity and sense of discovery.
We know from child development research that children construct knowledge through hands on experience. Our program provides materials and equipment appropriate to the childrens developmental levels. Our daily schedule provides appropriate time for learning including an outdoor program which we consider an extension of the classroom. We participate in outdoor play each day, including winter time.
