Our nurturing teachers create a warm and welcoming place. Through responsive care giving we send a clear message to each baby that they are unique and precious. We want to partner with you as your baby creates meaningful relationships with trustworthy teachers. Above all, we respect that the most important bond and attachment is the one between parents and children. A great way to partner together is to communicate each and every day. Let's put together a consistent plan that meets your baby's personal needs and nutrition, natural rhythms and moods and any other needs you may want addressed. We're eager to share the events of your child's day and are always just a phone call away. We strive to offer an environment that is intellectually, physically, socially and emotionally stimulating. Intellectually, babies search for meaning and patterns in their surroundings. We facilitate brain development by providing sensory experiences to help babies learn about textures, sights, sounds and colors. We expose infants to music and movement activities and introduce early literacy through reading and storybook animation. We use sign language not only to help with language acquisition but to give babies a way to express themselves. We meet the physical and emotional needs of each infant promptly and lovingly. As babies come to know their caregivers as supportive and consistent, they are comfortable to explore and discover. Infants learn with all of their senses and their bodies in full motion! Soon, an infant's repertoire of random movements becomes increasingly intentional .They start to make thoughtful choice about how to gather information. Babies are Active Learners!

The toddler years are an exciting time of physical activity, language acquisition and curiosity. While the job of one and two year olds is to solidify their sense of independence, they want and need a great deal of nurturing and comfort. Our teachers offer a thoughtful balance of freedom and support. Still egocentric and unable to fully understand the feelings of others, toddlers rely on adults to model social skills and lovingly guide their behavior. Patient repetition and redirection are the primary ways we channel a toddler's early efforts to assert their independence. We encourage toddlers to test their emerging skills and independence in a safe and happy setting. Knowing "what comes next" is important to a toddler! To that end, we provide a predictable daily routine to help toddlers feel a sense of security and control. We offer abundant learning materials and opportunities to help your child grow and thrive. We start to categorize broad periods of time to allow for "discovery learning". During these times toddlers explore a wide variety of materials, toys and activities and begin to play in small groups.

Energetic and inventive preschoolers build on the discoveries of their toddler years. They are increasingly able to make their own plans, engage in collaborative play and solve their own problems. Our teachers offer ample opportunities for children to set meaningful goals, learn important skills and concepts through play, and become socially and emotionally competent.

At this stage your child thrives on more complex stories, challenging science experiments, making predictions and increased creativity. We build on the "Plan-Do-Review" approach started in Preschool. The content of the Pre-K curriculum is more advanced with a stronger focus on language, communication, math and science skills. The delicate task of our teachers is to provide challenges unique to each child that stimulate problem solving and critical thinking. We'll continue with the HighScope® Content Areas as the framework for our program. HighScope has been adopted by many school districts here and abroad and has received the endorsement of the Colorado Department of Education. HighScope's quality standards align with the departments' as the outline to the right lays out. We also spend time on the everyday behaviors, manners and discipline that children need in school. We emphasize the importance of paying attention, listening carefully, promptness, working collaboratively with classmates, courtesy and kindness. If you like, we can help facilitate your child's transition to grade school by meeting with your child's future teacher. With your permission we can share portfolios and anecdotal information.