At Giggle and Grow Child Care, we focus on the needs of very young children. Research proves that the years between birth-six are extremely important to the overall development and healthy growth of a child. We pride ourselves on being aware of the very latest in research and development in regards to early childhood education. We use this information to develop a curriculum that is age appropriate in all classrooms.
CUDDLEBUGS CLASSROOM
6 Weeks – 12 Months
Goals and Class Details
Infant Program
Our infant program ensures that babies receive the personal one on one attention that they need to develop trust for the world around them, Infants are held, cuddled, talked to, and sang to throughout the day. We work closely with parents to develop each infant’s daily schedule. Flexibility with infants is key and our staff understands and appreciates this fact. Parents are kept informed of their child’s activities through a daily sheet that shows meal and nap times, activities, and their child’s like and dislikes.
Fine Motor Development
Pinching
Grasping
Stacking
Using a spoon
Gross Motor Development
Crawling
Sitting
Tummy Time
Rolling
Language Development
Story time
Finger play
Imitating
Baby sign language
Baby Brain Building
Cause and Effect
Object permanence
DRAGONFLIES CLASSROOM
12 Months Old Non-Walking Toddlers
Goals and Class Details
Young Toddlers Program
In our dragonfly room, teachers help young toddlers to develop their gross motor skills. At this age, some toddlers have not fully achieved to their walking potentials; therefore, teachers make necessary adjustment in the environment and ensures the development of internal motivation in toddlers that caused them to succeed.
Fine Motor Development
Pinching
Grasping
Stacking
Using a spoon
Gross Motor Development
Crawling
Sitting
Tummy Time
Rolling
Language Development
Story time
Finger play
Imitating
Baby sign language
Baby Brain Building
Cause and Effect
Object permanence
CATERPILLAR #1 CLASSROOM
12 Months – 16 Months
Goals and Class Details
Young Toddler Program
When children begin walking alone, they graduate to our caterpillar room. At this age, children develop a greater independence, but still have a strong need for one-on-one affection and attention. Toddlers are encouraged to explore and discover new things with guidance and encouragement from our teachers.
Fine Motor Development
- Manipulative
Small block play
Puzzles
Sensory play
Gross Motor Development
Climbing
Jumping
Ball Throwing
Balancing
Music Development
Singing
Dancing
Language Development
Story time
Finger plays
Arts and Crafts
Coloring
Gluing
Painting
CATERPILLAR #2 CLASSROOM
15 Months – 24 Months
Goals and Class Details
Young Toddler Program
Our toddler program ensures that toddlers are encouraged to explore and discover new things with guidance and encouragement from our teachers. At this age a more structured scheduled is also introduced, this helps children feel more secure by providing them with a sense of expectation of things to come. Our caterpillar room is equipped with the latest in age-appropriate toys and activity centers, so each child is fully engaged and enjoying each day.
Fine Motor Development
- Manipulative
Small block play
Puzzles
Sensory play
Gross Motor Development
Climbing
Jumping
Ball Throwing
Balancing
Music Development
Singing
Instrument
Dancing
Language Development
Story time
Finger plays
Arts and Crafts
Coloring
Gluing
Painting
BUMBLE BEES #1 CLASSROOM
24 Months – 30 Months
Goals and Class Details
Young Twos Program
Our Bumble Bee room allows children more opportunity for growth and development using activity centers and structured playtime. Circle time and teacher led activities also become a larger part of the daily schedule. Greater independence emerges at this age and ch9ildren are given opportunities to explore and learn with little interference.
Fine Motor Development
- Manipulative
Puzzles
Play dough
Sensory play
Gross Motor Development
Climbing
Jumping
Ball Throwing
Balancing
Music Development
Singing
Instrument
Rhythms
Dancing
Language Development
Story time
Finger plays
Colors, numbers, letters, shapes
Arts and Crafts
Coloring
Gluing
Painting
Cutting
BUMBLE BEES #2 CLASSROOM
30 Months – 36 Months
Goals and Class Details
Young Twos Program
Our Bumble Bee room allows children more opportunity for growth and development using activity centers and structured playtime. Circle time and teacher led activities also become a larger part of the daily schedule. Greater independence emerges at this age and children are given opportunities to explore and learn with little interference. Another big milestone of this stage is potty training. Our staff is well trained on this area and works closely with parents to help their child reach this important goal.
Fine Motor Development
- Manipulative
Puzzles
Play dough
Sensory play
Gross Motor Development
Climbing
Jumping
Ball Throwing
Balancing
Music Development
Singing
Instrument
Rhythms
Dancing
Language Development
Story time
Finger plays
Colors, numbers, letters, shapes
Introduction of Phonics
Arts and Crafts
Coloring
Gluing
Painting
Cutting
BUTTERFLIES CLASSROOM
3 Years – 4 Years
Goals and Class Details
Preschool Program
The preschool program at Giggle and Grow is exceptional. Our curriculum was designed to meet the developmental and social needs of children ages 3-4 years old. Formal preschool classes are held each day from 8:30am-12:30pm. Language Arts, Math, Music, and Science concepts are presented in fun and exciting ways that encourage self-discovery and confidence. The use of songs, games and art projects ensures that children are learning in a fun and enriching environment.
Language Arts
Fun with Phonics
Reading motivation
Early writing skills development
Math Skills Development
Focus on one number each month
Sporting
Counting to 100
Graphing
Shapes
Music Appreciation
Singing
Instrument
Dancing
Rhythms
Science Activities
Weather
Nature activities
Solar System
Discovery projects
Arts and Crafts
Coloring
Gluing
Cutting
Painting
GRASSHOPPERS CLASSROOM
4 Years – 6 Years
Goals and Class Details
Welcome to the Grasshoppers Class
Our Pre-Kindergarten classes use the Learn Every Day® Curriculum. Learn Every Day® is a Preschool Curriculum, 2nd Ed. that is a research-based, year-round program that incorporates play into children’s daily learning routines to enhance their growth and development.
The Power of Play! Guided play is gaining traction as a great scaffolding approach to learning new concepts. Research shows that high-quality instruction and high-quality free play do not have to compete for time in the classroom. Doing both well makes each one richer.
Language Arts
Fun with Phonics
Writing skills development
Reading motivation program
Math Skills Development
Different concepts each month
Sorting
Counting to 100
Addition/Subtraction
Music Appreciation
Singing
Instrument
Dancing
Rhythms
Science Activities
Weather
Nature activities
Solar System
Discovery projects
Classroom pets
Arts and Crafts
Coloring
Gluing
Cutting
Painting