In our Toddler's room, our children are offered a wide variety of activities and curriculum signed to help toddlers reach important developmental miles stones. Toddlers are introduced to sign language as a method to communicate needs. We read books aloud, tell stories, do finger plays, puppet shows, hands-on art, outdoor large motor play and of course music to help children learn routines that help manage their behavior. They learn how to sit down to family style dining, feeding themselves, practice manners and taking turns. At Denver Child Care Academy, we have found that sitting on the floor and engaging with the children is the best way to keep a child both safe and engaged. Every day we offer a daily sheet about what your child learned, ate, a diaper log and how they slept for the day. We utilize a creative curriculum along with pyramid plus strategies to keep our toddlers on track for progressive developmental goals.

In our Toddler's room, our children are offered a wide variety of activities and curriculum signed to help toddlers reach important developmental miles stones. Toddlers are introduced to sign language as a method to communicate needs. We read books aloud, tell stories, do finger plays, puppet shows, hands-on art, outdoor large motor play and of course music to help children learn routines that help manage their behavior. They learn how to sit down to family style dining, feeding themselves, practice manners and taking turns. At Denver Child Care Academy, we have found that sitting on the floor and engaging with the children is the best way to keep a child both safe and engaged. Every day we offer a daily sheet about what your child learned, ate, a diaper log and how they slept for the day. We utilize a creative curriculum along with pyramid plus strategies to keep our toddlers on track for progressive developmental goals.

For our Tiny Tots, communication is key and sometimes difficult with speech emerging at this age. So is learning how to share. Language becomes a focus in this class as we read out loud, teach the children how to pick up and manage their personal space while learning to make safe choices in play centers. Three step directions are practiced. Denver Child Care Academy's curriculum at this age starts with the fine motor skills associated with using utensils, pulling up and down pants and cutting with scissors. Toilet training is a focus of this classroom as children read books about using the potty and learning to recognize cues for when it is time to use the potty. Art is a staple in the class- fun messy art, play dough, self-expression art and many fun hand/foot keepsake art for parents. Sign language is also utilized in this classroom along with frequent communications between faculty and the children in the classroom to help our older toddlers develop receptive and expressive language skills.

For our Tiny Tots, communication is key and sometimes difficult with speech emerging at this age. So is learning how to share. Language becomes a focus in this class as we read out loud, teach the children how to pick up and manage their personal space while learning to make safe choices in play centers. Three step directions are practiced. Denver Child Care Academy's curriculum at this age starts with the fine motor skills associated with using utensils, pulling up and down pants and cutting with scissors. Toilet training is a focus of this classroom as children read books about using the potty and learning to recognize cues for when it is time to use the potty. Art is a staple in the class- fun messy art, play dough, self-expression art and many fun hand/foot keepsake art for parents. Sign language is also utilized in this classroom along with frequent communications between faculty and the children in the classroom to help our older toddlers develop receptive and expressive language skills.

Junior Preschool (Jr. Pre) is a time for full discovery. Language is evolving, simple instructions can be followed. The birth of imagination comes to play. The preschool mind is like a sponge ready for information. Questions come to life as we learn about the world we live in and how we fit into it! The feeling of belonging and acceptance becomes strong at this age. The importance of love, guidance and understanding are keys to figuring out how to ignite the genius within each child. Children learn to make safe choices and can select from a number of stations for learning – math, science, art, literacy, music, housekeeping, sensory-rich activities and also learn about personal space. Learning how to make and keep friends is also a focus in this classroom. Peace education and bilingual teaching in both Spanish and English are also an important part of the preschool program.

Junior Preschool (Jr. Pre) is a time for full discovery. Language is evolving, simple instructions can be followed. The birth of imagination comes to play. The preschool mind is like a sponge ready for information. Questions come to life as we learn about the world we live in and how we fit into it! The feeling of belonging and acceptance becomes strong at this age. The importance of love, guidance and understanding are keys to figuring out how to ignite the genius within each child. Children learn to make safe choices and can select from a number of stations for learning – math, science, art, literacy, music, housekeeping, sensory-rich activities and also learn about personal space. Learning how to make and keep friends is also a focus in this classroom. Peace education and bilingual teaching in both Spanish and English are also an important part of the preschool program.

Preschool starts with numbers 1 -10, letters in a child's name, and simple cutting skills. As these skills are mastered we move to the complete alphabet and numbers 1-100 are taught in progressive stages of learning. Preschool children are ready for the creativity and self-expression associated with modes of art. Music becomes a mood and a life style. Routine and structure are essential as we teach safety and classroom rules to get the children ready for standard elementary classroom etiquette. Our bilingual focus on both Spanish and English instruction broadens the horizons of our students and helps prepare them for a deeper understanding of cultural diversity. Understanding mathematical concepts, linguistic, comprehensive reading and writing all are part of our push for Kindergarten readiness for all our students. Assessments are done several times a year to make sure that we are on track or accommodations are needed to help advance a child's learning.

Preschool starts with numbers 1 -10, letters in a child's name, and simple cutting skills. As these skills are mastered we move to the complete alphabet and numbers 1-100 are taught in progressive stages of learning. Preschool children are ready for the creativity and self-expression associated with modes of art. Music becomes a mood and a life style. Routine and structure are essential as we teach safety and classroom rules to get the children ready for standard elementary classroom etiquette. Our bilingual focus on both Spanish and English instruction broadens the horizons of our students and helps prepare them for a deeper understanding of cultural diversity. Understanding mathematical concepts, linguistic, comprehensive reading and writing all are part of our push for Kindergarten readiness for all our students. Assessments are done several times a year to make sure that we are on track or accommodations are needed to help advance a child's learning.

Our philosophy is to give quality care and guidance to young children by supplementing the home environment and providing children with an atmosphere that is rich in meaningful learning experiences during the early, formative years. All children will be treated with respect and at no time will be subject to physically or verbally demeaning punishment. We will provide a creative and warm environment which will include: arts, crafts, music, sensory activities, academics, stories, emotional regulation and manners, indoor/ outdoor play, quiet times, and nap times.

Our philosophy is to give quality care and guidance to young children by supplementing the home environment and providing children with an atmosphere that is rich in meaningful learning experiences during the early, formative years. All children will be treated with respect and at no time will be subject to physically or verbally demeaning punishment. We will provide a creative and warm environment which will include: arts, crafts, music, sensory activities, academics, stories, emotional regulation and manners, indoor/ outdoor play, quiet times, and nap times.