In the Toddler and Early Preschool programs each child’s developmental growth and development are assessed on an ongoing basis. Each child is assessed on their developmental skills using anecdotal notes, artifacts, and observations. Parent-Teacher Conferences are held for each child twice yearly. The teachers use the information collected in the Child Profile to individualize instruction so that the growth of each child is maximized.

The curriculum concentrates on faith development, pre-reading, pre-mathematics, science, creative arts and music. Planned activities reinforce the natural learning that is a part of every activity in a child’s day. The children select activities from a variety of interest centers that reflect a weekly theme. Learning activities alternate with active and directed activities. On occasion, students attend educational field trips and other special experiences that extend the children’s knowledge of the world around them.

An infant’s capacity to learn is present from birth. Infants learn about their world primarily through social contact- the experiences they have with those who take care of them beginning at birth. Every infant is an individual with a unique temperament and a set of developing skills and abilities. Although the rate and pattern of development vary from child to child, all infants progress through similar stages of development.