The Foundations for Learning Child Care Philosophy
Foundations For Learning is designed to be a home away from home for your child. Our purpose is to provide children with unconditional love, care and the highest quality of education possible. In addition, we want to enhance those experiences that they have had at home by capitalizing on the child’s natural curiosity and their thirst for new knowledge. In doing so, each child’s uniqueness is taken into consideration, as they are loved, cared for, and encouraged to grow.
At Foundations For Learning, we understand that no one has more knowledge about a child than his or her own parents/guardians. Therefore, we consider families to be a critical part of the educational team. Communication and cooperation are crucial in creating a positive school experience. We take great care in gathering information about each child to ensure that individual needs are met and that each child is encouraged to grow and learn at their own pace.
Each classroom is designed to help children reach their full potential and to approach each developmental milestone with enthusiasm, persistence, and joy. Our job is to make sure that each child has numerous successful experiences every day to foster a positive self-image and to ensure that every child has a continued desire to learn.
We believe that our teachers need to know and understand how your children grow and learn. When teachers know developmental growth patterns, they can anticipate developmental needs and create learning environments and activities that encourage emergent skills without frustration, fear, and failure. Our staff all share the same focus and goal, which is the full and optimal development of your child and his/her abilities.
To accomplish these goals, Foundations For Learning has established a family-oriented organization. We hire the best teachers and train them thoroughly before they assume the full responsibility for teaching. Our philosophy is built on valuing each and every employee’s contribution. We continue to facilitate professional growth by careful and constant supervision, ongoing training, and regular evaluation.
Important Facts About Foundations For Learning
Program Highlights:
- Open 6:45AM to 6PM
- Located in Glastonbury, CT
- Closed a handful of holidays
- Snow days decided on case by case basis
- Licensed by the Department of Public Health
- Licensed to administer medications
- Designated playgrounds for each class and porch playground for infants
- Open on certain school holidays
- Summer camp program
Our Classrooms:
- Infants: 6 weeks to 1.2 years (or mobile)
- Young Toddlers: 1.2 years to 2 years
- Older Toddlers: 2 years to 3 years
- Pre-K 3: 3 years to 4 years
- Pre-K 4: 4 years to 5 years
- Pre-K 5: 5 years to 6 years
- Before/After School: 5 years to 12 years
- Summer Camp: 5 years to 12 years
Curriculum Model:
- Thematic Curriculum
- Weekly Letter/Number Review
Enrollment Process
We understand the importance of finding a center that best suits your family’s needs, expectations and budget. At Foundations For Learning we recommend that anyone, who is interested in our program, schedule a tour of our facility with our director or assistant director. Tours can be scheduled Monday through Friday between 8:30am–5:30pm. If you need to schedule tours before 8:30am or after 5:30pm, please let us know when you contact us.