Staff maintain a balance of indoor and outdoor play, quiet and active play. Staff provide the opportunity for structured as well as unstructured daily schedules. Enrichment Programs Staff from the Community Library of Allegheny Valley make monthly literacy presentations that include ages appropriate activities such as story time, finger plays, and puppets. The Allegheny Valley YMCA offers a monthly presentation of individual and group activities to encourage recreation and socialization. Infant Care Assignment of a primary caregiver to each child ensures continuity of care.
Caregivers talk with, sing to, and read to infants throughout the day.
Each child's individual sleeping and feeding schedules are respected. Toddler Care Staff promote each child's sense of security. There is a predictable sequence to each day's activities while allowing for flexibility to meet each child's unanticipated needs. Solitary and parallel play are supported while more interactive play is allowed to develop naturally. Preschooler Care Children are encouraged to develop self-confidence and positive feelings toward learning.