At Families First, every child has the opportunity to:
- Participate in activities that are both quiet and active, teacher-directed and child-initiated, and indoor and outdoor using a variety of equipment and materials
- Work and play in a safe, loving atmosphere with children of the same age, always under direct supervision
- Establish positive and caring relationships with both adults and other children
- Develop a curiosity for the world around them by asking questions, trying new ideas, providing input and feeling good about their efforts of response
- Develop a positive self-esteem which allows independence in the pursuit of learning through problem-solving and the confidence to try things on their own
- Challenge their physical and intellectual abilities
Physical Development
- Adequate rest - sleep as necessary for each child
- Movement - encouraging crawling and walking
- Balance - supportive sitting, encouraging rolling over, swings, chairs and infant seats
Intellectual Development
- Language – talking and singing to child during all interactions
- Cognitive – showing cause/effect
- Creativity – stimulating the environment through sounds, music, textures, books
Emotional Development
- Security – responding to expressed needs
- Love – touching, caressing, holding during feeding, changing, and play
Social Development
- Behavioral skills – separating children during disagreements and over activity. They cannot yet mediate themselves.