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Our classrooms at the Albright Early Learning Center are broken down by age groups and include:
 -Infants (6wks-12 months)
-Young Toddlers (13-24 months)
-Older Toddlers (25-36 months)
-Multiaged Preschools
-Kindergarten
Creative Curriculum is the framework used in our classrooms. We focus on interest areas such as blocks, dramatic play, art, music, library, and sand and water. Through creative exploration, both guided by the teacher and self motivated, children grow academically, socially and emotionally.
In the infant room, children are loved and cared for by teachers, teaching assistants, and foster grandmothers in a 4 to 1 ratio. Eating, sleeping and diaper changes are documented for the parents and lots of time to play and have fun is provided. Parents are welcome to call at anytime throughout the day to get an update on their little one.
Toddlers are a busy group! Much time is allotted for indoor and outdoor play. Children look forward to the walks around the neighborhood that occur several times a week. Back in the classroom, learning is extended by circle time, art projects, stories and songs. Care is provided for young toddlers in a 5 to 1 ratio and older toddlers in a 6 to 1 ratio. Foster grandmothers and college students are friendly faces that children love to see.
Our preschool classrooms focus on themes that incorporate all learning areas such as literacy, math, science, social studies, art and music. With the use of center-based learning, children learn through doing. There are large and small group times as well as indoor and outdoor play. Teacher and student ratios are 1 to 10. College students frequently lend a helping hand and provide special projects for the children.
 The full-day kindergarten program is licensed by the state of PA and follows the Pennsylvania Standards of Education. Small class sizes allow children to have many opportunities for individual instruction and to grow at a rate that is developmentally appropriate for them. Language development, math, science, and social studies are taught through large group activities, centers and free play. Emphasis is also put on social and emotional development as we strive to become a community of eager learners.
No matter what classroom your child is a part of, he/she will be cared for and loved by a degreed teacher and teaching assistants who have at least two years of early childhood experience. Our partnership with Albright College provides our center with the unique opportunity of having college professors and students participate in our curriculum development and implementation.
The Albright Early Learning Center will give your child a wonderful home away from home. |
