We believe that children learn through play and exploration.
Children process the world around them in a different way at each stage of their development. Our program recognizes the deep interplay between intellectual, emotional and physical abilities, and the need to develop all these through a rich blending of social interaction and individual exploration. Our curriculum creates an environment that engages, sustains and encourages children to participate in productive learning experiences. It is tailored to meet the unique and differing needs and similarities of young children.
At Beginnings we take great pride in a strong, developmentally appropriate curriculum, and a staff capable of putting it into action.
Developmental Guidelines and Standards (Benchmarks)
It is well established that the earliest years are the most important learning years. A child’s brain at this age is making connections that will last the rest of their life.
The developmental domains developed by the Department of Early Learning are utilized at Beginnings to determine whether a child has reached developmental milestones and can accomplish the major associated tasks.
Using a portfolio method, evaluation of a child’s growth is gathered from a variety of sources and methods: parents, classroom observation, developmental assessment, and other appropriate tools. Systematic observation gives us a picture of where children are in their growth. Observing a child’s development can also provide valuable information, allowing us to design curriculum and environments; we adjust expectations so that all children can feel secure and successful in school.
