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The early years of a child’s life are busy. Learning is happening all the time and is interwoven through all the developmental domains including Physical, Social/Emotional, Cognitive, and Communication. Our role is to become involved in play-based group learning experiences as a guide and resource. Each child is viewed and honored as a unique individual, a natural researcher with an infinite capacity to learn. We are inspired by the Reggio Emilia Philosophy as we observe, listen and document while they teach us how to better serve their needs and challenge them in appropriate ways. Our play group is small by design allowing children to form a strong bond with their peers where older children learn empathy, respect, and acceptance while establishing a leadership role. Similarly, younger children benefit from the experience and wisdom that their older friends can offer.

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A typical day starts with table activities, art, and free play, followed by story time which includes reading and singing in both English and Spanish. This is also a time when children are introduced to different rhythms from all over the world while dancing and playing instruments. We then take a snack break and head off to the park, explore, and interact with nature. Soon after eating lunch outdoors we return and prepare for a merited snooze (quiet time for non-nappers). Children can rest for as long as needed. Once our friends are awake, we have an afternoon snack and play until it's time to say goodbye.