Center Play is available as the children gather until breakfast is served.

The formal opening of the day begins with music and movement, Pledge of Allegiance, singing, poetry and a movement activity. A song, poem or finger play in Spanish
is also featured once a week.

Each teacher gathers with a small group of children as stories come alive in our More Story Strechers curriculum. Language and Literacy is taught through reading a selection of high quality books. Students actively participate in activities based on ideas, concepts and materials from the book. Teachers expand upon these activities.

Language learning opportunities spontaneously arise throughout every part of the day. Sometimes just walking to the playground turns into a special moment to discover the magic of letters and words. Each classroom is equipped with a comprehensive writing center that makes learning the alphabet fun! Degreed teachers carefully plan activities that encourage reading and writing across the curriculum by celebrating each child’s unique words. Writing down what children say, or dictation, allows the child to connect the spoken word with the written word.

The children participate in physical gross motor play with specialized equipment both inside and outside (weather permitting).

No mystery here, the world of math and science becomes easy to understand when the tools are right at the tips of your fingers. Count On Math curriculum introduces each new concept by telling a story that illustrates a new idea. Science is Simple compliments our math programs using hands-on lively activities. Presented in small groups, both programs are designed to teach concepts sequentially, using fun, everyday materials.

Small groups of children gather to hear a story and participate in a related follow-up activity.

Family style dining is offered where children assist in the table preparation, service and clean up. Social skills and oral expression are stressed through conversation about events of the day and planning for future activities.

Children are offered an opportunity to sleep and rest. Children who are not sleeping are offered a quiet activity.

When the children awake, a nutritious snack is offered. Children may write in their journal during this time.

Take a deep breath and join the children as they experience our innovative Social Competency curriculum, SECOND STEP. This highly rated curriculum provides engaging lessons and activities that teach essential social skills, such as problem solving, emotion management, impulse control, and empathy. Research-based and demonstrated effective, these playful experiences reinforce ideas from the curriculum. Lessons are aligned with Virginia's Foundation Blocks for Early Learning and Milestones of Child Development

Children are offered a time of play in our large, colorful, age appropriate playgrounds.

Center-based learning where the teacher enhances concepts introduced through group time and life experience. Staff is available to greet parents and
assist in transitioning the child from center activities.