SMALL MOTOR SKILLS - This includes plenty of "Tummy - Time" for babies.
There are also rattles and blocks, keys and age-appropriate toys for them to grasp and
to encourage small motor skill development. For Toddlers we work with Blocks, Legos,
Lincoln Logs, a Miniature Car City, and Thomas the Train Table and train sets.
Our craft activities include cutting, gluing, and drawing as we make books and collage's.
We also have a computer center for learning keyboard skills.

:LARGE MOTOR SKILLS - My fenced backyard is a wonderful playground for the children.
There are two swing sets, monkey bars for climbing, trikes, bikes, scooters, slides, balls and a
basketball net. We find some time each day to play outside (weather permitting).
There are Tonka Trucks to use for digging, and a huge Playhouse for make believe.
We play games like Hide and Seek, Ring Toss and Croquet. Running in the sprinkler
is a favorite summer treat.

HEALTHY BEHAVIORS - We learn healthy habits from day One. We wash hands faithfully.
The children have their own bathroom, complete with stools and paper towels.
We practice Fire Drills and Tornado Drills to know what to do in an emergency.
I also insist on sick kids staying home to protect the other children. I sanitize the toys regularly.

NUTRITION - The kitchen is the center of my home. We all learn how to prepare meals and snacks.
The children will help whenever possible. I provide nutritionally balanced meals to the children
four times a day. I encourage the Toddlers to begin feeding themselves. Sometimes it is in the
making that is the most fun.

SELF-HELP SKILLS - I encourage child's increasing independence in learning to dress themselves,
groom themselves and work with families to coordinate timing and process for toilet training.