Kinder Works integrates various philosophies, including Reggio Emilio, the Montessori method, the developmental psychology of Piaget, Katz, Bruner and Gardner’s theories of multiple intelligences into everyday activities. The staff is credentialed, highly trained and skilled, and their relationships with the children are singularly important. The teachers develop lessons collaborating with each other, based on the children’s inquiries and interests. Their teaching themes introduce ideas and concepts that invite the children to explore our world, and provide the foundations for scaffolding children’s learning.

The classrooms are specialized with particular materials and equipment. The building itself is considered as a teaching medium, and so it’s architectural design is research-based to create optimal environments for children. This approach to early childhood learning, which is eclectic and holistic, was developed by the creators of Kinder Works through years of research and experience in the field. They have a unique building design (photos) with specialized classrooms, open space, lots of light and natural colors .

For more information, please visit http://www.kinderworks.net

Trinity Children’s Center (TCC) has been accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and is licensed by the State of Vermont Department for Children and Families (DCF). In the the State of Vermont’s quality rating system (STARS), TCC has the highest score attainable at 5 STARS. Trinity Children’s Center has been in existence since 1976, previously as part of the education department of the former Trinity College of Vermont. The staff at our center are committed to providing quality care and education to all of their children and families.

They are committed to providing the highest quality of care and education for young children between the ages of two and a half to five years. Priority for openings at TCC is given to UVM employees and students. They believe that the child is at work developing a sense of self in relationship to the world in which he or she lives. Parents guide and interpret the culture in which each child grows. The TCC staff support the child in this exploration of self within a dynamic relationship with the child, the parents and the community.

For more information, please visit http://trinitychildrenscenter.org

Apple Tree Learning Centers was established as a private childcare/preschool in 1998. Originally named Stowe Kids Company, the name was changed in 2001 when Apple Tree Learning Centers built an addition to expand its space at 1056 Mountain Road, and opened a new kindergarten program. In 2002 Apple Tree Learning Centers created a new infant center at 135 Luce Hill Road, and also initiated programs for school-aged children including their Apple Tree Discovery Program. In recent years, Apple Tree Discovery has expanded our programs for school aged children to include After School, Summer Camp, and Vacation Adventure.

The newest program is their Saturday Pre-school. After 8 1/2 years of growth, Apple Tree Learning Centers strives to develop and introduce programs that best serve the needs of the greater Stowe community and the families who visit the area. As part of their ongoing effort to insure that Apple Tree Learning Centers meets or exceeds the highest professional standards, they recently completed a very thorough application and review process and were awarded NAEYC Accreditation, a national recognition of excellence. At Apple Tree Learning Centers they believe that play is a childs response to life. This belief guides their curriculum-based programs.

For more information, please visit http://www.appletreelc.com

Middle Creek Montessori is a nonprofit organization, licensed by the State of Montana, that offers a unique educational opportunity for children ages 2-11. The school is based on the Montessori philosophy that cultivates a life-long love of learning. This emphasis on the individual’s love of learning yields children that are happy, confident and fullfilled and these traits provide a solid foundation for individuals that are well-rounded and self-directed later in life. Each child is respected for their unique qualities and learning style. They are dedicated to the development of each child’s full potential and have created a spacious, sunlit indoor/outdoor learning environment specifically to meet the children’s needs and to facilitate and stimulate their growth.

Their mission at Middle Creek Montessori is to nurture each child’s innate drive to explore, discover, and achieve. Maria Montessori often spoke of the importance of “the prepared environment.” At Middle Creek Montessori they have taken that to heart. They believe that the creation of a learning space for the developing child includes everything from architectural elements and pure, environmentally-friendly building materials to the warm smiles of their loving teachers. They believe architecture is a vital foundation for learning because children are known to absorb every nuance of their environment. Fine architecture can be viewed as beautiful expressions of the spirit.

For more information, please visit http://middlecreekmontessori.org

They are a family owned childcare center. They are licensed by the state of Kentucky and are recognized by the STARS for Kids Now Organization. They are also a Better Business Bureau accredited business and members of the Child Care Council of Kentucky. They provide a safe, caring atmosphere for children to explore, learn, and grow. They have had the pleasure of watching many children grow with them from infancy and graduate onto Kindergarten. They work closely with the Fayette County School System to prepare your children for kindergarten. They pay careful attention to each child as an idividual. Each child develops at his or her own rate.

They meet developmental milestones differently and we take that into consideration when moving children from one classroom to the next. They pride themselves with knowing the children and communicating with the parents to best meet the needs of the children. Children are able to spend time outside on our playground specified for infants and toddlers. Gross motor activities are targeted as they can climb, slide, crawl under, catch and throw. Art activities are targeted outside often as well. Drawing with chalk and painting are things toddlers look forward to each day.Toddlers are capable of learning routines and feel comfort in consistency. Our teachers follow a daily schedule and have a weekly themed curriculum to engage your children in active learning.

For more information, please visit http://weecaredaycarelex.com

Kenwood Montessori located at 224 Woodbine Street, in Louisville, Kentucky, is a private, nondenominational, nonprofit organization. They follow the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori in supporting the development of each young child and his or her natural desire to learn. They are governed by a board of directors that includes parent representatives. Their school is open to all and welcomes children of every race, creed, and nationality. A bi-lingual environment and instruction are provided in both classrooms by an English-speaking teacher and a Spanish-speaking teacher.

Dr. Maria Montessori believed that no human being is educated by another person. Rather, we ourselves are inspired to learn what they need to know. For this reason, the goal for the educational process is to support each childs natural desire to learn. Children between the ages of two and six pick up knowledge and understanding spontaneously, effortlessly, joyfully. The Montessori teacher serves as an enthusiastic guide for every childs journey. Kenwood Montessori Schools goal is to help each child become a responsible, secure, and balanced human being – one who can communicate with other people, and who knows the joys of being able to do things for oneself.

For more information, please visit http://kmsky.org

Carlton Day Nursery is separated into three age-specific rooms. Their group sizes are limited to no more than 12 in each room, benefiting both the children and the staff by enabling them to receive a higher quality of care and supervision. They accept children from 3 months to 5 years. Carlton Day Nursery is an established, independently owned, day care provider offering full and part-time sessions, 51 weeks of the year, for children aged three months to five years. Set in a converted Edwardian house within the rural village of Lightwater, they pride themselves on a home from home environment with children feeling encouraged to flourish as individuals in a warm and friendly setting.

This unique setting provides an environment which enhances the childrens learning. They are an independent nursery, therefore appreciate the freedom for their staff to adapt the setting in order to cater for individual needs. They operate with a high ratio of qualified staff. Many of their staff have either gained a qualification or are being supported in working towards one. They pride themselves on a high standard of cleanliness throughout their nursery, with the input of daily professional cleaners and on-site maintenance.

For more information, please visit http://www.carltondaynursery.co.uk

One of the most difficult decisions some parents have to make is whether or not to place their child in day care. For many it is not a choice but a necessity mandated by financial need or career demands. At Patty Cake Childcare, they have been making the decision easier to make and easier to live with for families throughout Enid, Oklahoma, since 1983. At
Patty Cake Childcare, you will find loving, competent, experienced caregivers who truly care about your childs welfare and your peace of mind. They are a fully licensed and accredited day care center providing a safe and nurturing environment where children thrive and flourish. From the moment you enter their friendly, welcoming day care center youll know your child is in the right place.

They focus on providing each child the caring, attentive, individualized care and age-appropriate interactive activities they need to be happy, healthy and well socialized. Since 1983, Patty Cake Childcare has been providing the highest quality day care services to families throughout Enid, Oklahoma. Theyre committed to providing each and every child with a safe, loving environment and care that meets their unique needs. Although there is no substitute for the bond between a child and his or her parent, day care can provide benefits your child can only gain from interactions with adults and other children outside the home. The attention they provide each child helps build independence, trust and social skills that only come through exposure to those outside their immediate family.

For more information, please visit http://pattycakekids.com

Crown Kindergartens Day Nursery is a long established, private, family-run, happy nursery set within a quiet green oasis in the heart of Wimbledon. For over thirty-five years they have been dedicated in providing outstanding quality care and education for young children between the ages of one and five years. Their day nursery provides a safe, fun, happy, caring and friendly ‘home-from-home’ environment where every aspect of each childs development is encouraged and nurtured by constant interaction with long-standing, experienced, highly qualfied, dedicated and caring staff who they hope you will come and meet. They pride themselves on their reputation and recommendations.

They at Crown recognise each childs individuality, efforts and achievements and, therefore, plan a curriculum that stimulates a love of learning; fostering a healthy development. Children are encouraged to make their own choices in respect of a variety of structured activities. This will assist in their development towards becoming a self-assured and confident child. They actively encourage the children to learn respect for each other and the environment within which they live, and they ensure that there is equality of opportunity for all the children in their care. In addition to their comfortable and ‘cosy’ book corner their staff have created a softly lit sensory section where your child can simply enjoy some quiet moments.

For more information, please visit http://www.crownkindergartens.co.uk

They aim to give your child the opportunity to develop and learn through free play and structured learning activities. Experience in a wide variety of play and learning activities helps to develop the use of language and expression; the understanding of concepts; imagination and creativity; social awareness, including multicultural awareness; co operation and self control. Children need to make sense of the world through curiosity and discovery, involvement, and guided activities set at the right level for their age and capabilities. Their social and emotional needs must be met also and this is considered to be of paramount importance in small children. A happy, loving atmosphere with plenty of cuddles allows a child to develop his/her true potential.

Each child is treated as an individual because staff are given responsibility for small groups. Children like to feel that they have one or perhaps two “special” key-people who know them and understand them and can comfort them when they need it. To achieve their high standards of child care, it is their general policy to appoint only professional Staff – qualified as Nursery Nurses, or training towards a qualification. At Kinderworld they put children at the centre of the daily activities and routines, understanding how the security of daily routines helps children feel safe and secure which enables them to grow, learn and develop with confidence. They respect each child’s culture and help them learn about the importance of relationships, and how to respect themselves and others so that they develop a positive self-image.

For more information, please visit http://www.kinderworlddaynurseries.co.uk