Learning Zone Classrooms
pROGRAMS oFFERED |
PROGRAMS OFFERED children 6 weeks to 12 years
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CLASSROOM |
7 classrooms with the following ratio's
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Daily Experinces |
WHAT YOUR CHILD WILL EXPERINECE DAILY
YOUR CHILD WILL NOT JUST COME TO PLAY ALL DAY ☺ CLEAN & FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT ☺ EDUCATED TEACHERS AND STAFF ☺ ORGANIZED & STRUCTURED CLASSROOMS ☺ FRIENDSHIPS AMONG CHILDREN & STAFF ☺ POSITIVE GUIDANCE & ENCOURAGEMENT ☺ HOW TO CONFLICT RESOLUTION ☺ MUSIC AND MOVEMENT ☺ FOOD EXPERIENCES ☺ SMALL / LARGE GROUPS ACTIVITIES ☺ S.T.E.M. BASED ACTIVE LEARNING ☺ OUTDOOR PLAY AND EXPERIENCES ☺ FAMILY INVOLVEMENT PROMOTING COGNITIVE, PHYSICAL, SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT AT ALL TIMES |
curriculum |
STEM is an education approach that combines the disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Using these different elements, lessons are developed to help children apply these concepts in the real world.
We provide children with experiences that will take their current developmental levels & milestones, and advance them. This is achieved through PLAY and active learning. Active learning pushes through child initiative; children choosing how they want to explore materials, searching for answers, and problem solving when they encounter obstacles. Mix all of that with positive adult-child relationships, a child-friendly learning environment and a consistent daily routine. |
mEALS & sNACKS |
All meals and snacks are prepared following the CACFP standards.
Breakfast 8:30 am Lunch: 11:30 am, 12:00pm Snacks: 6:30 am, 2:00 pm Snack , 4:30 after school Infants eat "on demand" with a caregiver. NUTRITION POLICY AND FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM LZ adheres to Child and Adult Care Program nutritional guidelines and DHS Bureau of Children and Adult Licensing rules. Seasonal menus will be planned and posted for families to view in the classroom app and at the parents’ communication board. Children with food allergies will be provided with substitute snack/meal foods upon receipt of written notification from a licensed physician. The families may be asked to bring in alternate foods that coincide with our menu for their child nutrition needs. This will be discussed ahead of time and the director and Family, together we will come up with an alternative solution for each child’s needs. Meals and snacks are provided to all children in a family style with staff eating with the children. This encourages children to be independent in passing, scooping, and pouring their own food. It also allows for meaningful conversations to take place between adults and children and is an ideal time to model table manners. At no time is it acceptable for a child to bring in food with them to the center. All food brought into the center is monitored for safety and security. Some children may have life threaten allergies and illness. If your child has not completed their meal or snack upon entering the building, please finish it outside with them, and assist them in hand washing upon entering. Again, this is for the safety and wellbeing of all the children. |
Daily Schedule example |
Here at the Learning Zone PAC we strive to keep all of the children happy and healthy in all aspects of their personal development, social, emotional, physical and intellectual needs. Each classroom has unique schedule that meets the daily needs and routine of each age group.
Here is a example of a daily preschool schedule. Preschool Schedule (example) 5:30-8:30 AM Before School is available 8:25 AM Greeting / Sign In (before school are is available) 8:30 AM Handwashing and Breakfast 8:45 AM MORNING MESSAGE: Large Group, Strong language development and social awareness 9:00 AM RECESS: Playground or GRASS AREA Weather Determined for inside or outside Free Choice and Teacher Involved Large Motor Development 10:00 AM SMALL GROUP: Primary Teacher Time: Goal specific exercises for cognitive development and academic preparation. 10:15 AM PLANNING: Child indicates plan with adult. In a place where intimate conversation occurs, with people and object visible 10:20 AM WORK TIME: This is a focus for pre-math/science activities, social-drama, fine motor and cognitive development, art and sensory exploration. While teachers and staff engage in play 11:20 AM CLEAN UP: Child and Adult clean up together keeping play and problem solving alive. 11:25 AM RECALL: Reflect on work time with Materials 11:30 AM Handwashing, Lunch, Face-Teeth-Hand Washing 12:00 PM RECESS: Playground or GRASS AREA Weather Determined for inside or outside Free Choice and Teacher Involved Large Motor Development 12:45 PM BOOK TIME: Children read books while teacher set up for nap / rest time 1:00 PM NAPS & QUIET TIME **teacher planning** 1:45 PM Cot Clean-up / Bathroom 2:00 PM Handwashing and PM Snack 2:15 PM SMALL GROUP: Primary Teacher Time: Goal specific exercises for cognitive development and academic preparation. 2:30 PM PLANNING: Child indicates plan with adult. In a place where intimate conversation occurs, with people and object visible 2:35 PM WORK TIME: This is a focus for pre-math/science activities, social-drama, fine motor and cognitive development, art and sensory exploration. 3:00 PM CLEAN UP: Child and Adult clean up together keeping play and problem solving alive. 3:10 PM RECALL: Reflect on work time with Materials 3:15 PM Large Group: Focusing on Large motor development, personal / spatial awareness, rhythm and self-expression. 3:30 PM Children are picked up by a parent or guardian. 3:30-6:00 pm Afterschool care is available |