WHAT
WE OFFER:
All of our Georgia centers are licensed by "Bright From the Start" Department
of Early Care and Learning. Our staff is trained in First Aid/CPR, Fire Safety,
plus at least ten hours of approved classes offered on a variety of topics pertinent
to the care and education of children. There is a management team, consisting
of a Director and Assistant Director, who oversee the operation of each center.
Other features include: |
| Security
Code Entrances - We are committed to providing a safe, secure environment
for the families of our centers. The front entrance remains locked at all times.
Families enter their access code on a keypad to gain entry. |
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Video Monitoring
- Each center is equipped with video monitoring systems which record 24 hours
a day. Cameras are strategically placed throughout the center to cover all classrooms
and playgrounds. Each Director's office has a monitor for observation of staff
and child activities. | |
Nutritious Meals
and Snacks - Our centers serve a breakfast snack, lunch, and an afternoon
snack. All meals and snacks are prepared fresh daily on-site by a trained, experienced
cook. We follow the guidelines recommended by the USDA to ensure that our meals
and snacks are well-balanced and nutritious. Weekly menus are posted in the center. |
| Summer
Time Fun - A
time that brings fun to all ages! Weekly themes are the key as all ages romp into
summer. Children are involved in water play, reading programs, special field trips,
dramatic play, art projects, and much, much more. School age children also enjoy
teaming with the teachers to research different activities and planning for a
group/class activity. | | Curriculum
is the Key! -
Children learn more in their first five years than any other five-year period.
That is why we base our curriculum in line with the Georgia Standards of Care
initiative and place seasoned teachers in every room. WE OFFER quality
care and age appropriate learning activities for ages six weeks to twelve years.
Each classroom follows a daily schedule and lesson plan. A brief overview of each
age group follows: | |
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| INFANTS
are provided with a rich physical, social, and emotional environment to help enhance
optimal brain development during the first year. |
| AGES
1-3 use
the High Reach Learning Early Childhood Program. This provides innovative, developmentally,
age appropriate, monthly thematic learning activities. Our teachers spend time
on motor skill development as well as social interaction and self-help skills. |
| GEORGIA'S
PRE-K PROGRAM
is offered to all Georgia children who are 4 by September 1st. Taught by certified
teachers and designed specifically to prepare children for future academic success,
the High Scope Curriculum involves children in direct, hands-on experiences with
people, objects, ideas, and events.
Our company offers five Pre-K classes in two centers. Each class
can accommodate a maximum of twenty (22) children and is staffed
by a Lead Teacher and a Teaching Assistant.
The Pre-K program follows the same calendar as the public school system in
the county in which it is located (Richmond or Columbia). Call the center most
convenient to you for further information. |
| SCHOOL
AGE CHILDREN
are transported to and from area schools and find homework can be cool when you
do it at school! Imagination abounds when our afternoon activities begin. Activities
include homework time, outside play, art activities, and innovative free play
in our well-stocked classrooms. | | |