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Infants
(6 weeks - 12 months)
We know how stressful and worrisome it can be to leave your baby for the first time. Rest assured that here at JMC Early Learning Center they're in good hands. We start enrolling babies as young as 6 weeks old. We've created a scheduled environment in which all babies entering into the program are able to adjust quickly with a smooth transition. We ask all new families to fill out a daily schedule in which we minic here while we are becoming acquainted with your little one. In this room the schedule has a more loose approach, with the goal of creating a schedule that is conductive to them to meet not only their physical needs but their development and social needs as well.
We strive to also provide an enriched environments in which your little one is also introduced to colors, shapes, sensory materials and positive peer interactions. We leave plenty of time for floor play and exploration of new toys and materials.
The benefits of our infant care program include:
We strive to also provide an enriched environments in which your little one is also introduced to colors, shapes, sensory materials and positive peer interactions. We leave plenty of time for floor play and exploration of new toys and materials.
The benefits of our infant care program include:
- One-on-one interactions with staff members (including holding and cuddling)
- Opportunities to exercise large and small muscles doing activities like rolling over, kicking, sitting, crawling, reaching, and grasping
- Diapers are checked regularly and changed as needed
Mobile Infants
(12 months - 18 months)
Mobile infants is for those little ones who are ready to explore more and are starting to move around to learn through their environment. In this room, your baby will be more hands on and will begin being engaged in circle time, arts and crafts, and start exploring more outside. While in mobile infants, your child will begin to be introduced to the toddler schedule/routine to make the transition into the toddler room as smooth as possible.
The benefits of our toddler care program include:
The benefits of our toddler care program include:
- Opportunities to assist children in practicing and increasing their expressive language skills
- Daily activities to encourage large motor and fine motor skills including running, jumping, climbing, scribbling, puzzles, and playdough
- Teachers can assist with toilet learning
Toddlers
(18 months - 3 years)
Our toddlers are introduced to a bunch of sensory, manulatives, and materials so they can continue to flourish and learn through play. In this room, we understand the importance of integrating education through hands-on learning activities and free exploration throughout the day. These little tots spend a lot of time outside where they explore insects, plants, and the changes in weather.
The benefits of our toddler care program include:
The benefits of our toddler care program include:
- Opportunities to assist children in practicing and increasing their expressive language skills
- Daily activities to encourage large motor and fine motor skills including running, jumping, climbing, scribbling, puzzles, and playdough
- Teachers can assist with toilet learning
Preschool
(3 years - 4 years)
We pride ourselves in creating a loving, nurturing environment in which your child will flourish and grow. We focus on engaging our preschoolers in teacher-led large group activities such as music and movement, yoga, math games and activities, prewriting activities, and more. Our curriculum leaves nothing out as we address all 5 educational domains necessary to prepare your preschooler in developing the skills needed to achieve their goals for the school year.
Of course, there's also plenty of time and opportunity for free play in which our preschoolers explore the classroom and can interact with their friends and teachers in a less structured environment to provide an opportunity for positive social interactions.
The benefits of our preschool program include:
Of course, there's also plenty of time and opportunity for free play in which our preschoolers explore the classroom and can interact with their friends and teachers in a less structured environment to provide an opportunity for positive social interactions.
The benefits of our preschool program include:
- Literacy and language activities include language skills, spoken words, written words, group stories, and some sign language
- The children learn to gain personal responsibility for their own physical needs and are encouraged to try new and challenging tasks
- Lessons in violence prevention are also given so that the children learn about feelings and emotions including how to express them in a healthy manner
Pre-K & UPK
(4 years - 5 years)
Our Pre-K/UPK program is designed to prepare the pre-k aged child for kindergarten the following year. We are also a UPK site for Highland Central School District. Similar to our preschool program, we keep the children engaged in enriching activities throughout the day, while providing an opportunity for the child to interact, explore, socialize with their peers. Our curriculum focuses on a weekly theme, letter, number, and shape. Children are beginning to be introduced to reading through the foundations curriculum which is implemented in the school district as well. The day is full and fun of many activities. The children also have several opportunities for field trips in which we take learning off-site.
The benefits of our pre-K program include:
The benefits of our pre-K program include:
- Literacy and language activities: We focus on building language skills through spoken words, written words, group stories, and some sign language.
- Personal responsibility: Children learn to take care of their own physical needs and are encouraged to try new and challenging tasks.
- Emotional learning: Lessons in feelings and emotions help children learn to express themselves in a healthy manner, including understanding and preventing violence.
School Age
(5 years - 12 years)
We provide before and after school care as well as full day care for those days in which school is closed. This program is designed to allow parents to have peace of mind, if there's an early dismissal, 2 hour delay, etc, no need to worry, we're here to provide care services needed for working families. Those children attending our aftercare program, the children are engaged in an activity, are provided with homework help, and are giving time to play both inside/outside.
All meals are supplied by parents. Children will need at least 2 snacks per day as well as a nutritious lunch.
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