The years from birth to age five present a time of crucial brain development in children.
Lund’s Early Childhood Education Program is specially designed to make the most of this important time.
A strong start makes a lifelong difference — especially for children struggling with poverty, abuse, or the effects of early trauma. Research shows that children who have participated in a high-quality early childhood program show higher levels of educational attainment, socioeconomic status, job skills, and health insurance coverage. In addition, they experience lower rates of substance abuse, felony arrest, and incarceration than those who received standard or sub-standard early childhood services.
Our Early Childhood Program is 5 STAR rated, and provides high-quality care and education for children aged six weeks to five years. The program runs Monday to Friday.
The Curriculum
Our play-based curriculum allows children the opportunity for social/emotional, physical and cognitive development. We value getting outside, singing, painting, reading, dancing, building, sharing, problem-solving, making friendships, playing with moon sand, and countless other fun activities with intentional educational components.
Our philosophy of early childhood education begins with a school environment of unqualified love, warmth, acceptance and understanding that each child is a unique individual. It is our belief that good early childhood education is based on the relationship developed between the teacher, the child, and the family. The curriculum for each child is developed with the family and reflects their goals for their child. This triad, of child, teacher, and family and the fostering of the relationship between them is a fundamental part of the program’s philosophy.
We employ several innovative techniques designed to serve children from all backgrounds and build the skills for success in school and beyond. We also partner with the Howard Center to provide therapeutic supports in the classroom.
To ensure early intervention for possible developmental delays, all children in our program are screened and assessed regularly. In addition, we provide families with parenting support and connections to needed resources to ensure the best possible outcomes for children.
Enrollment
Starting August 28, 2024, we will have a few spots available for 2.5 – 5 year olds. Please email Judy Harvey to express your interest.
We do not have any infant spots open for the 2024/2025 school year. If you are interested in joining our waitlist, email Judy Harvey. Please include the following information:
· Child’s name
· Date of birth
· Phone number
· When you wish for care to begin
Due to the high volume of interest, we may not respond to each waiting list email, but you will be added to our list, and we will be in touch if any spots open up.
