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Children's Center
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Welcome to Circle of Friends Children’s Center. We strive to make the Center an extension of your
home byoffering a warm, loving environment.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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