Little Dreamers is called an Early Childhood Center, rather than a Preschool, because the word "preschool" - meaning before school - does not give proper credit to the learning that goes on in a quality early childhood program. Our program is developmental by nature. It is based on the theory that it is what we do with children before we present the "basics" of formal education that creates success for them as they learn.

Children learn best through a concrete, play-oriented approach to education. For a young child, learning something new is often the result of interaction between their thoughts and experiences, and the surrounding environment. The value of play cannot be overstated. It is through play that children develop curiosity and imagination, learn to concentrate and make confident decisions.

Therefore, at Little Dreamers, we provide a developmentally appropriate program, stressing child-initiated, child-directed, adult-supported play in a safe and nurturing environment. Our curriculum offers a variety of attractive, stimulating activities which promote physical, social, emotional, creative and cognitive development. Activities are geared to the age appropriateness of the group, as well as the individual needs of each child in the group.

Sometimes a brief period of whispers. A quiet time. Relaxation.
A savoring within of good feelings. An involvement time when there is a very special closeness between child and child, between teacher and child. A love time. A child's time. A magic time.

Perhaps a story. Or quiet music. Or a gradual approach to rhythmic activity and dancing, or crawling and jumping and growing like flowers or blowing like the wind. Or we go outdoors to run, jump, balance, slide, swing and feel the sun on our face. Time to grow. Time and room to explore, to experiment and reason, to discover. Time to play. Time to be a child.

We feel that young children function best in a consistent program with small group sizes and a familiar caregiver. Warm, positive relationships with adults help children develop a sense of trust and feelings of worth.

Because a child's experience at LITTLE DREAMERS is a supplement to their home experience, we feel very strongly that staff and families must work together in order to provide for optimal child development. When we are all working toward a common goal, the children's sense of security, self-confidence and individual worth can't help but blossom.

We strive to provide the highest quality program possible for young children and their families. The giving of careful attention to details by every member of the staff, means that your child's well being is exceptionally looked after.

We welcome you to our program and hope that as a LITTLE DREAMERS family, you will enjoy your experience with us, and remember it fondly for many, many years.

FEATURES OF OUR CENTER

1. Group size of not more than 12 children.
2. Individual classroom space for each group.
3. Indoor Gym space available for use by all.
4. Open parent and child library available.
5. Indoor and outdoor access to children's bathrooms.
6. Hand washing sink in each classroom.

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