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Communication between parents and caregivers is extremely important. Notices
are sent home daily informing you of your child's activities. Monthly newsletters
and other information such as flyers about upcoming events and registration
information may also be distributed in your child's carry-all bag. An online
message loop is also being set up to facilitate the distribution of information
quickly.
ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF The Preschool and Children’s Center is lead
by a full-time Director. In addition, we provide an Associate Director devoted to
the families in the infant and toddler program. These professionals interface
with these younger children and their families to ensure a positive experience
and create an atmosphere where children can feel happy, safe, and comfortable.
The center is staffed by dedicated, professional teachers and assistants. The
staff receives continuous first aid training and CPR certification is done yearly.
The Center’s teaching staff is certified by the Massachusetts Office of Early
Education and Care, which licenses the Center every two years. The Center is
also accredited by NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young
Children).
ASSESSMENT Periodically your child’s teacher will provide you a written
progress report on your child’s growth and development. Our staff will use this
information to make decisions about curriculum content and teaching
approaches. These assessments are conducted every 3 months for our infants
and every 4 months for the toddlers.
are sent home daily informing you of your child's activities. Monthly newsletters
and other information such as flyers about upcoming events and registration
information may also be distributed in your child's carry-all bag. An online
message loop is also being set up to facilitate the distribution of information
quickly.
ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF The Preschool and Children’s Center is lead
by a full-time Director. In addition, we provide an Associate Director devoted to
the families in the infant and toddler program. These professionals interface
with these younger children and their families to ensure a positive experience
and create an atmosphere where children can feel happy, safe, and comfortable.
The center is staffed by dedicated, professional teachers and assistants. The
staff receives continuous first aid training and CPR certification is done yearly.
The Center’s teaching staff is certified by the Massachusetts Office of Early
Education and Care, which licenses the Center every two years. The Center is
also accredited by NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young
Children).
ASSESSMENT Periodically your child’s teacher will provide you a written
progress report on your child’s growth and development. Our staff will use this
information to make decisions about curriculum content and teaching
approaches. These assessments are conducted every 3 months for our infants
and every 4 months for the toddlers.
Welcome to Circle of Friends
Children’s Center. We strive to make the
Center an extension of your home by
offering a warm, loving environment.
The transition from home to the
Children’s Center is an adjustment for
both parents and children. The staff is
extremely sensitive to this process and is
keenly aware of the importance of a
smooth transition. This is why we provide
a child care specialist to interface with the
children and their families. Parents and
teachers working together can put
children at ease creating an atmosphere
of harmony and mutual trust.
Children’s Center. We strive to make the
Center an extension of your home by
offering a warm, loving environment.
The transition from home to the
Children’s Center is an adjustment for
both parents and children. The staff is
extremely sensitive to this process and is
keenly aware of the importance of a
smooth transition. This is why we provide
a child care specialist to interface with the
children and their families. Parents and
teachers working together can put
children at ease creating an atmosphere
of harmony and mutual trust.
Circle of Friends Children’s Center
promotes a discovery based curriculum
which allows children to learn through
play. The relaxed, unpressured
program develops self esteem through
sharing and exploration. Our goal is to
offer a safe, nurturing and stimulating
environment that will enhance your
child’s social, emotional and physical
development. Our objective is to enrich
and support children and their families
while offering the best possible care.
promotes a discovery based curriculum
which allows children to learn through
play. The relaxed, unpressured
program develops self esteem through
sharing and exploration. Our goal is to
offer a safe, nurturing and stimulating
environment that will enhance your
child’s social, emotional and physical
development. Our objective is to enrich
and support children and their families
while offering the best possible care.
Children from 2 months to 36 months are welcome in our Children’s Center.
Our infant (Teddy Bear) room is for babies from 2 months until approximately
15 months. The young toddler (Penguin) classroom is for children between 15
months and two years and the older toddler (Ladybug) classroom is for our
two to three year olds. Comfortable chairs, cuddly toys and warm smiles are
staples in these rooms. Developmentally appropriate toys and projects as well
as outside play make each day delightful. Teachers are certified by the State
with staffing ratios of 1:3 for infants and 1:4 for toddlers. Maximum enrollment
in the Teddy Bear room is seven, and the Penguin and Ladybug rooms have a
maximum capacity of nine.
Our infant (Teddy Bear) room is for babies from 2 months until approximately
15 months. The young toddler (Penguin) classroom is for children between 15
months and two years and the older toddler (Ladybug) classroom is for our
two to three year olds. Comfortable chairs, cuddly toys and warm smiles are
staples in these rooms. Developmentally appropriate toys and projects as well
as outside play make each day delightful. Teachers are certified by the State
with staffing ratios of 1:3 for infants and 1:4 for toddlers. Maximum enrollment
in the Teddy Bear room is seven, and the Penguin and Ladybug rooms have a
maximum capacity of nine.
Children will be offered numerous
activities that will vary by day and by
the developmental level of the child.
Activities will include music, games,
stories, dress-up, imaginary play, play
dough, art, building with blocks or
other manipulatives, water and sand
play, puzzles, trike riding, and dancing.
Children will be given plenty of
opportunity to interact with each other
and to explore their environment. The
staff will cuddle, play, and talk with
each child. They will take direction from
each child to meet their needs and to
stimulate their interests.
activities that will vary by day and by
the developmental level of the child.
Activities will include music, games,
stories, dress-up, imaginary play, play
dough, art, building with blocks or
other manipulatives, water and sand
play, puzzles, trike riding, and dancing.
Children will be given plenty of
opportunity to interact with each other
and to explore their environment. The
staff will cuddle, play, and talk with
each child. They will take direction from
each child to meet their needs and to
stimulate their interests.
Activities will take place in the
classrooms as well as in the Center’s
indoor activity room. Weather
permitting, children will spend time
outdoors daily. All children will enjoy
buggy and stroller rides and the
toddler class will play on our fully
equipped playground. Both infants
and toddlers will participate in our
music program twice a week.
classrooms as well as in the Center’s
indoor activity room. Weather
permitting, children will spend time
outdoors daily. All children will enjoy
buggy and stroller rides and the
toddler class will play on our fully
equipped playground. Both infants
and toddlers will participate in our
music program twice a week.
Circle of Friends Children’s Center is fully equipped with age appropriate toys
and equipment to encourage fine and gross motor development, language and
cognitive development and creative play. Books, vinyl, board, paperback and
hardcover are also plentiful.
and equipment to encourage fine and gross motor development, language and
cognitive development and creative play. Books, vinyl, board, paperback and
hardcover are also plentiful.