Parents are used to tracking what their young child’s daily life. What have they eaten today? Have they played well, read books, or made friends? When your child is in daycare all day, parents can lose track of what their child experiences in their daily life.
Here is a sneak peek into what your child does almost every day at Bright Start Learning Center.
Scheduled Activities
Structure and routine are vital to a child’s sense of stability. When a child feels secure, they are free to explore their environment and education. But that doesn’t mean kids desire monotony! Just like adults, children want to try new and exciting things. That’s why our teachers provide a variety of special activities that coincide with our outstanding curriculum.
Even our infant and toddler classrooms incorporate fun but age-appropriate activities, like foot or finger painting, dance music, puppets, and more!
These activities enrich the curriculum, expand your child’s world, and encourage friendships with peers and teachers.
Physical Activities
At Bright Start Learning Center, we know how important it is for your child to exercise. Gross motor development is key for a well-rounded life. Exercise can help overweight children resume an ideal weight, plus exercise releases endorphins, so your child is in a better mood when you pick them up. Physical exertion helps them sleep well at night.
For infants, engaging in physical activity looks a little different. Our goal for infants is to let them explore their environment using whatever physical capabilities they currently have. Our teachers are always helping the infants progress to the next gross motor milestone.
Meal Time
Many parents want nutritious meals for their children. At Bright Start Learning Center, we care about the nutritional value of the meals and snacks we serve!
We offer a variety of balanced meals following standard nutritional recommendations. Even if your child doesn’t eat everything on their plate, they are being exposed to various nutritious foods. Plus, watching their peers enjoy new foods can encourage them to try something new and grow their palate.
If your child has any dietary restrictions or allergies, please speak with the director for accommodations.
Quiet Time
While we provide physical activities, we also know that everyone needs some downtime! Some children naturally lean into individual or quiet play. Other children seem to have non-stop energy, but they need downtime just as much as introverted peers.
Our classrooms offer a quiet area for reading or resting. In younger classrooms, cots are provided for nap time. Older children may color, draw, or craft during quiet time.
The goal of quiet time is to help regulate the nervous system, teach the value of calming activities, and help children be ready to play together again.
Free Play
Structured activities and following a curriculum have many benefits, but children also need free play time to use their imaginations. We provide items like costumes, scarves, and props so children can create their own stories during free play.