The children are allowed to speak whatever language they wish to but English, while not formally taught, is encouraged. Since children learn best through their own experiences, the environment is designed to be safe and supportive allowing children to explore as they develop physical, social, emotional and cognitive skills. Care givers act as guides, providing a rich array of materials and activities, including daily routines, to promote the development of skills. Interaction with the children is key to the success of the program and requires adults versed in child development balanced by an awareness of the individual differences among children. Therefore the first priority of Tiny Tots Day Care is to hire qualified, knowledgeable caregivers who are consistently warm and patient with children and create an atmosphere of affectionate attention essential for the healthy development of children.
Older children are in slightly larger groups, but all attempts are made to keep groups small.
Non-punitive discipline is practiced which offers explicit, understandable limits and rules for personal and group conduct and gives careful regard to feelings and emotions, unique differences between individuals and to preserving an atmosphere of acceptance, tolerance and patience. Discipline will NOT include physical methods or the withholding of food or privileges. The curriculum is firmly based on knowledge of how young children learn and provides for the individual differences among age groups as well as the unique needs of different children within an age group. The Center is committed to high quality care appropriate for young children. There are no special sessions to teach English, reading, or counting.