Goals
Avila Child Care Center is a play based program founded in the High Scope Curriculum. Each day children are provided with time for free play (free choice) with a variety of materials. Some activities are teacher planned and guided, but each child can freely choose which activity, materials, or space he/she wishes to use. We strive to challenge and stimulate each child at his or her own developmental level and foster a positive self-image by accepting each child as an individual.
The following elements are a part of our regular programs for the children:
We know that parenthood is a developmental process that occasionally requires support. We provide high quality care to lend a hand to parents raising children in a quick and complex world.
Avila Child Care Center applies specific principles of childhood development and an overarching knowledge of human development to address each child's individual needs. We recognize that parents are children's primary caregivers and offer balanced support while affirming diverse cultural practices and beliefs.
Our programs tend to the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of children from the ages of 12 month 1day to 8th grade.
The following elements are a part of our regular programs for the children:
- A group time each morning with the children and their teachers. This is a time for group sharing, cognitives games, singing, finger plays, group games, stories, among other activities.
- Regular snacks and rest times.
- A schedule of activities throughout the day that balance the quiet, active, cognitive and gross motor skills.
- Good ventilation and comfortable lighting.
- Support the right of children with special needs to participate, consistent with their ability, in regular early childhood programs.
- Maintain confidentiality and respect the family's right to privacy, refraining from disclosure of confidential information and intrusion into the family life.
- A restful, relaxing environment to promote emotional health. The use of techniques such as: story telling, singing, gentle music, and rhythmic movement games.
- Mindful practice
We know that parenthood is a developmental process that occasionally requires support. We provide high quality care to lend a hand to parents raising children in a quick and complex world.
Avila Child Care Center applies specific principles of childhood development and an overarching knowledge of human development to address each child's individual needs. We recognize that parents are children's primary caregivers and offer balanced support while affirming diverse cultural practices and beliefs.
Our programs tend to the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of children from the ages of 12 month 1day to 8th grade.
Philosophy
The importance of stimulation, nutrition, and optimally interactive environments have been widely studied and acknowledged. We recognize that play contributes to social, cognitive, physical, and emotional learning and provide an individualized, developmentally appropriate program for each child.
Our staff are mindful of diverse family values, traditions, and cultures in order to provide the best possible care for each and every child.
Our staff are mindful of diverse family values, traditions, and cultures in order to provide the best possible care for each and every child.
