This is an ongoing process involving all aspects of a child s being. Children at the Center are not separated into groups by age. They progress individually, regardless of age, as they do within family and neighborhood where younger and older children learn much from one another. Together they learn compassion and responsibility in a warm friendly atmosphere that builds trust. The Center is an open, structured classroom.
Children work and play at their own pace on projects that appeal to their individual interests.
Various activities geared to different stages of development are provided. Some natural age separation does occur as children are drawn to projects appropriate to their particular skills. The primary professional staff consists of a director, an assistant director, and four lead teachers, all exceptionally well-qualified and dedicated individuals with extensive experience in early childhood education. Boston University student employees, volunteers, and student teachers trained at the Center serve as teaching assistants. Each student works a minimum of two sessions per week, attends a weekly training meeting and stays throughout at least one semester.