Daycare offers children an opportunity to socialize and play with their peers each day, but the benefits of daycare extend far beyond the fun of playtime. Sending your child to The Goddard School® plays an invaluable role in their development and early education, which will prepare them for kindergarten and beyond. The Goddard School delivers an educational foundation that fosters a love of learning and a lifetime of success.
Early Learning Opportunities
Children who attend daycare get to participate in countless, valuable educational experiences in the safety of a nurturing classroom environment surrounded by their friends. At The Goddard School, children engage in play-based learning that utilizes hands-on activities to foster 21st-century skills like creativity, problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration. Early learning in a daycare setting promotes language development, pre-literacy skills, and early numeracy. It is never too early to lay the groundwork for academic success.
Socialization and Emotional Development
Social and emotional development in early childhood education are equally as vital as academic development and impact long-term success. The Goddard School helps children develop essential social skills that will last a lifetime. The school curriculum focuses on fostering positive relationships through the development of five crucial social-emotional skills: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. Children learn through experience, and interacting with their peers from an early age helps shape their emotional intelligence.
Cognitive Development and School Readiness
The Goddard School prepares children for future academic success by focusing on the foundational skills necessary to enter kindergarten. Children learn to follow a daily schedule through structured routines that include guided play and academic enrichment in a nurturing setting, which helps ensure they are prepared to enter a formal school environment.
The Goddard School promotes cognitive development in early childhood by providing opportunities for children to participate in engaging activities in stimulating and encouraging environments. Children learn alongside their peers, allowing them to build relationships on the path to school readiness.
The Goddard School also offers enrichment programs designed to further enhance children’s learning experiences. Students benefit from Goddard’s staff of highly qualified and dedicated teachers as well as a comprehensive curriculum that delivers age-appropriate learning experiences at every stage of early childhood.
Creating a Safe and Nurturing Environment
Children are greatly impacted by their environment, which is why The Goddard School places a strong emphasis on creating an atmosphere that is safe and nurturing. At The Goddard School, the health, safety, and well-being of each child is the highest priority. The teachers and staff adhere to stringent safety protocols and provide a supportive environment that allows children to learn, grow, and thrive.
Support for Working Parents and Families
For many families with working parents, daycare is nothing short of essential. When children are in school, working parents are able to be fully present while they are on the clock with the peace of mind that their children are in capable, nurturing hands. Stable and reliable childcare promotes parental well-being, both mentally and physically, allowing for better work-life balance.
At The Goddard School, support for parents means more than providing childcare. Teachers and staff value and encourage collaboration and partnership with families, working together to shape a positive experience that creates a lifelong learner. Parents and teachers strive to establish and maintain open lines of communication, staying in touch regarding a child’s progress, and sharing every step of the child’s individual learning journey.
