Early Learning Center (Champions Program)

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS:

As the leading providers of early childhood care, we truly set ourselves apart with education. Helping children develop socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually —using “play” as our primary teaching tool —is both our passion and our mission.

We encourage and empower our teachers’ enthusiasm for learning.

Our wide range of age-appropriate activities and experiences results in something special: children who can’t wait to share their latest discovery. To help you feel as if you’re part of your child’s day, we have many ways to share his or her adventures, moods, and milestones.

In addition to detailed and insightful communications as your child progresses, our sites support formal and informal check-ins. Studies show early childhood is often the most important time in your child’s education. That’s why we design our programs to help your child become a lifelong learner —someone who will never stop wanting to know why, how, where, and what.

INFANTS

Infants need a safe, secure “home away from home” where they can learn, play, and grow. That’s why we’ve designed a nurturing, creative world for infants six weeks and older that helps their minds and bodies develop. Our teachers work with you to make a smooth transition from your home to our center—one that leaves smiles on your child’s face and on your own.

We understand that the first five years of a child’s life are an amazing time of growth and learning that serves as the foundation for future stages of development. The Early Foundations® Infant program provides a rich environment and a variety of experiences to meet your child’s rapidly developing skills. Our program emphasizes the importance of positive, supportive interactions between teacher and child. Our teachers sing, read, and talk with your child to help him or her with this critical developmental
stage. Because our classrooms and equipment are developmentally appropriate in size, infants can move, explore, and play with confidence. Age-appropriate activities are individually planned topromote your child’s specific cognitive and social development in a warm, nurturing environment.

Program Features Include:

• Individual activity plans for each child

• Group interaction to spark curiosity and socialization

• A focus on cognitive and motor skills through playtime and activities

• Whole-child development through age-appropriate materials and toys

• Regular communication between teachers and families to keep you informed about your child’s day

TODDLER:

A whole new world opens to children when they take to their feet. They walk, talk, and begin to develop relationships with one another. We understand that the first five years of achild’s life are an amazing time of growth and learning that serves as the foundation forfuture stages of development.

Our Early Foundations® Toddler program is filled with sensory experiences that emphasizethe importance of a toddler’s environment and relationships. Our teachers provide a high level of interaction while individually nurturing each child.

Program Features Include:

• Daily whole

-group instruction promoting social skill development

• Balanced attention to nurturing, playtime, and learning

• Monthly thematic units that provide a variety of daily activities and experiences

• Development of children’s confidence, self-esteem, and love of learning

• Learning areas focused on dramatic play, creative arts, language, and sensory exploration

• Regular communication between teachers and families to keep you informed about your child’s day

DISCOVERY PRE-SCHOOL:

Two-year-olds are curious about the world around them. They’re busy exploring their environment and learning to communicate their thoughts. While they’re beginning to exerttheir independence, they’re also gaining a better understanding of group play.  Our Early Foundations® Discovery Preschool program emphasizes developing the whole child by focusing on both educational fundamentals and social skills. Our passionate teachers keep small hands busy and young minds engaged through activities designed specifically for this age group. Our experienced teachers provide many outlets for creative expression—

including games, songs, movement, and art —that let your child build skills and confidence.

By encouraging child-directed play, we ensure your child develops at his or her own pace.

Sharing, cooperating, and taking turns all teach your child the importance of being part of a group. Your child will grow into his or her own person, ready to tackle the next challenge:

PRESCHOOL:

Program Features Include:

• Balanced attention to nurturing, learning, and playtime

• Environment focused on the development of the whole child

• Variety of cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development activities

• Regular communication between teachers and families to keep you informed about your child’s day

Preschool:

A preschooler’s world opens up in new ways as they

improve coordination, learns complex skills, and begins to interact more with peers. Our Early Foundations® Preschool/Prekindergarten program introduces language, math, science, and social skills in a logical, appropriate sequence that encourages learning one step at a time. We promote independence while preparing your child for the next exciting phase: kindergarten!

This program provides a rich classroom environment where children are encouraged to explore and challenged to learn, all while making friends and developing self-confidence.

Children strengthen their cognitive skills through fun memory games and are provided opportunities for hands-on experiencesthat combine creative expression and tactile experiences. We make this exciting transition smoother by helping children become familiar with a more structured learning environment.

Program Features Include:

• Thematic units that encourage curiosity, self-direction, and confidence
• Hands-on experiences to heighten cognition and problem-solving skills. Along with deepening their independent and creative learning.
• Whole-group activities to develop social skills
• Regular communication between teachers and families to keep you informed about your child’s day.

SCHOOL AGE:

Since 1990, families have trusted Champions to provide high-quality before- and after school programs that balance education with fun. Champions inspires moments of wonder and discovery to help every child reach their full potential —in the classroom and beyond. Our curriculum brings out the best in children and helps them develop stronger problem-solving, teamwork, leadership, and life skills. Children will be inspired to explore their curiosity through engaging activities that foster mental, physical, social, and emotional growth.

CHAMPIONS SCHOOL

-Age curriculum focus is on six content areas that research shows enhance school

-age children’s growth and development as well as help build the essential skills needed to be successful in elementary school and beyond:

• Character Development

• Community

• Creative Expression

• Executive Function

• Inquiry

-Based Learning

• Literacy

Our curriculum builds 21st century learning skills by focusing on areas that research has shown are critical to children’s future success:

EXECUTIVE-FUNCTION SKILLS:

Children learn better when they are focused and able to think before they act. Our curriculum provides opportunities for children to build mental flexibility and practice managing their emotions so they can meet challenges and accomplish their goals.

SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

With daily lessons in community building and character development, we help children foster the kindness, empathy, and fairness that is so critical to succeeding in school, building resiliency, and making new friends.

INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING:

STEAM activities (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) give children the freedom to discover, create, and tinker. We want to encourage that natural fascination with the world and empower children to build innovative and critical-thinking skills that will last a lifetime.