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PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY


Mini Me Performing Arts Child Care provides educational, emotional, creative and social guidance for children in a home-like environment. It is the goal of the school to promote a positive self image in children and to provide enjoyable performing arts activities which stimulate their curiosity, imagination, and intelligence. We believe in sensory learning through play, games, making a child's first "school" experience a relaxed, friendly and joyous one. Mini Me Performing Arts Child Care is dedicated to excellence in child care. The ultimate goal is to form a union with parents to help children develop confidence and a strong self image.


Infants

Our program is based on the understanding that infants need dependable caregivers that will provide encouragement, attention, concern and consistency.  To foster strong brain development, infants are provided with opportunities to explore in a safe environment with caregivers that respond to the child’s emotional and intellectual needs.  Learning standards are used as a resource for teachers in curriculum planning.  Daily sheets are written and placed with the child’s belongings at pick-up time.  Child observations are conducted three times per year and parent conferences are offered to discuss your child’s development and a written report will be provided.  Visit your Center Director for details.

 

Toddlers

Learning is seen as a developmental process that occurs naturally and progressively with a stimulating and nurturing environment.  Our Toddler Program offers a wide variety of interesting play experiences geared toward each child’s developmental level.  Opportunities are provided for multi-sensory experiences aimed at delighting and inspiring curiosity.  Independence is strongly encourages at this stage in our program.  Learning standards are used as a resource for teachers in curriculum planning.  Daily sheets are written and placed with the child’s belongings at pick-up time.  Child observations are conducted three times per year and parent conferences are offered to discuss your child’s development and a written report is provided.  Visit your Center Director for details.

 

Preschoolers

The children in our preschool program take part in developmentally appropriate individual and group activities, which include motor skill development, dramatic and creative free play, math and language development, art, music, literature and science.  A concentrated focus is placed on communication skills and problem solving techniques.  Children are encouraged to communicate with each other when resolving conflict and problems.  Independence is encouraged through self-directed activities.  Daily sheets are written up, as needed, and placed with the child’s belongings at pick-up time.  Learning standards are used as a resource for teachers in curriculum planning.  Daily sheets are written and placed with the child’s belongings at pick-up time.  Child observations are conducted three times per year and parent conferences are offered to discuss your child’s development and a written report is provided.  Visit your Center Director for details.

 

School Age

Our school-age program is designed for children ages 5-12 years old.  The children take part in individual and group activities including drama, motor skills, literature, math, science and crafts.  Homework assistance is provided if needed.  School age students are encouraged to communicate and cooperate as individuals and as a group.  Academic standards are used as a resource for teachers in curriculum planning.  Daily sheets are written and placed with the child’s belongings at pick-up time.  Child observations are conducted three times per year and parent conferences are offered to discuss your child’s development and a written report is provided.  Visit your Center Director for details.

 

The Program
Mini Me Performing Arts Child Care is dedicated to creating a home-like, cozy atmosphere of fun, challenge, understanding, and communication that will ensure the optimal growth of children, parents, and staff. The program combines a balance of indoor and outdoor activity time, quiet and active periods, teacher directed and child selected activities, allowing children to experiment and explore the world first hand, to be creative, and to develop to their fullest potential.

Children are divided into small groups; thus the program focuses on their individual needs and interests. The program consists of:

Indoor and outdoor play
Music Appreciation
Story Telling
Drama
Puppetry
Dance/Creative Movement
Cooking
Reading and Math Readiness Activities
Science
Arts and Crafts
Children bring their own breakfast and lunches.

Morning and afternoon snacks are provided.

There are four classes, grouped according to age:

  1. Babies: 6-24 months
  2. Toddlers: 24-36 months
  3. Middle Class: 3-4 years
  4. Pre-K: 4-5 years


As children get older, the activities reflect their abilities, and we provide developmentally appropriate activities at each level.


Daily Activities

Breakfast

Early morning free play
Circle Time/Music
Snack
Outdoor play
Reading/Math Readiness
Art
Story
Lunch
Rest Time for children who stay full day
Afternoon Snack
Outdoor Play
Art/Stories/Drama/Dance
Special Theme Days


Free play is incorporated throughout the day creating a balance of structure and free choices. 


Children bring their own breakfast and lunches. Mini Me Performing Arts Child Care provides healthy morning and afternoon snacks.


Trips
Films, crafts and stories at the Free Library
Reading terminal
Trolley car ride
Picnics at local playgrounds
Bowling alley
Chinatown


Fun-Filled Themes/Activities
Dance and yoga classes
Sports: baseball, teeball, soccer, kickball, basketball
Nature exploration
Arts and crafts
Basic cooking lessons
Magic and puppet shows
Circus fun and face painting
Safari excitement
Friendly competitive games and contests
Book writing
Drama – we’ll write and perform our own play
Watermelon, soft pretzel and ice cream parties
Water play at our playground