The constructivist framework provides a basis for process-oriented curriculum and assessment. Staff members realize the process of learning is vital, and the products of an activity may not display everything the child experienced. They create many activities to facilitate the process of learning. The child's experiences are the basis for acquiring knowledge through primarily informal learning. Teachers arrange the schedule with choices of rooms for activity time, but also choices within each room at all times.
Teacher preparations aim to stimulate curiosity.
The teachers prepare the environment for children to explore and interact, and they encourage children in their learning by asking open-ended questions. They encourage children to be independent and self-directed. With appropriate adult-child interactions, the children gradually increase control in their own learning. The most important thing children learn at the Center is to make choices. Direct questions and comments to Julie De Vries .