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 and is based on the theory that
it is what we do with children before we present the "basics", of
formal education, that will create success or failure 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.
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 development of the children. 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.
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.
And between teacher and child. A love time. A child's time. A magic time.
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.
