The Early Learning Center
TLC’s mission is to improve the early childhood experience of young children through developmental child care and early learning focusing on the educational development of the child and to provide support services and information to families.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
We believe that in order for our children to achieve their fullest potential, our instructions should be designed for the development of the whole child. We believe that each child’s physical and mental health should be properly nurtured. We intend to execute our program so as to produce an environment that is conducive to the development of a value system that builds a foundation which promotes high self-esteem and appropriate positive self-confidence.
OUR PROGRAM
Planned within the framework of TLC’s philosophy and mission, High Reach Learning curriculum will be used. This curriculum ensures that children will develop skills in language and literacy, math and science concepts, art and music, physical development and social concepts. Activities include sharing and conversation time, stories, songs, finger plays, exposure to shapes, colors, numbers, and letters, creative arts and crafts, games and large and small muscle activities, food preparation, field trips throughout the community and celebration of birthdays and holidays.
EXTENDED CARE PROGRAM
TLC operates an extended care program for children in kindergarten through sixth grade. Children are escorted to West Manor Elementary School on a daily basis at 7:30 a.m. and are brought back into the Center at 2:30 p.m. The Extended care curriculum consists of homework assistance, dance classes, Tae –Kwon-Do and arts and crafts.
ERICHMENT ACTIVITIES
Dazz with Jazz Dance Academy offers classes in ballet at TLC for children age three to twelve at a reasonable fee. Registration is handled by Dazz With Jazz Dance Academy at the beginning of the school year. Ta-Kwon-Do is also offered as extra-curricula activity by Master James Hagans. Registration and payment of fees is handled by Master Hagans.
