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.

What Age Is Your Child?

6 Weeks to 12 Months

12 Months, Non-Walking

12 Months to 16 Months

15 Months to 24 Months

24 Months to 30 Months

30 Months to 36 Months

3 Years to 4 Years

4 Years to 6 Years

Cuddlebugs painting in ziploc bag
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

Smiling Toddler
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

Student helping to plant a flower
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