ABOUT US
We at First Choice Daycare believe in an integrated program that involves children, parents and our staff. Our philosophy incorporates open communication between staff and parents in a safe and stimulating environment that enriches the children through these important first years. Parents are always welcomed at our day care, for visiting their children, feedings or nursing. Parental education is important, and we encourage you to ask questions regarding your child’s activity, nutrition, growth and development. Flexibility of the program is important, as the needs of toddlers are constantly changing and developing.
A positive and happy provider, a trusting relationship between caregiver and the child, clean and well-organized environment, room to play, indoors and outside, in a safe and stimulating home environment where children can grow and develop physically, mentally, emotionally and socially.
Children learn through their play and age-appropriate activities, toys, expectations and materials shall be provided. Each child is an individual and needs to be treated as such. They come to us in all shapes and sizes and at all stages of development. First Choice Daycare will guide them through these stages and build upon them. We will be looking for large and small motor development, coordination, interaction with peers and communicating in the physical domain and assisting with language and cognitive development.
First Choice Daycare recognizes and respects the unique differences of the families we serve. Therefore, we have chosen to implement an anti-bias curriculum. We strive to provide activities that are multicultural, gender fair and disability sensitive. We follow Washington DC Model for School readiness- which is always being reviewed and updated by the Washington DC department of Education. Our curriculum is broken down into language/literacy, mathematics, science, social/emotional skills, cognitive development, health and physical development, and social studies.
- Planning a safe, healthy learning environment.
- Steps to advance children’s physical and intellectual development.
- Positive ways to support childrens social and emotional-
- Development Strategies to establish productive relationships with families.
- Strategies to manage an effective program operation.
- Maintaining a commitment to professionalism.
- Observing and recording children & behavior.
- Principles of child growth and development.
