Safari Childcare

✓ Each classroom consists of permanent and flexible learning centers; which are clearly defined and arranged to promote independence, decision making, and encourage social involvement.

✓ Developmental theorist Piaget and Erikson each illustrated unique stages of growth to define how each child development occurs. Their philosophies are incorporated into our classroom structures, lesson plans, child assessments, and daily interactions with the children.

✓ We conduct child assessments throughout the year in order to provide feedback to you, the parent, about your child’s development. These assessments include developmental guidelines based upon your child’s age. 

✓ The assessment portfolios are discussed during parent teacher conferences twice a year. Conferences promote consistency in learning between school and home by providing an opportunity for you, the parent, to take an active role in your child’s development.

✓ We never scold, but positively encourage toddlers and preschoolers, training them in self-help skills, and we provide an environment which allows children to make mistakes, encourage them to succeed, and foster self-esteem.

✓ We recognize that there is no “cookie cutter” approach to development. Each child is unique and develops at his or her own pace. We do, however, look for signs that each child is progressing along a sequence of significant developmental benchmarks, which allows the teachers and caregivers to approach each child at the appropriate developmental level.

✓ The assessment portfolios are discussed during parent teacher conferences twice a year. Conferences promote consistency in learning between school and home by providing an opportunity for you, the parent, to take an active role in your child’s development.