Clever Endeavors
Early Care & Education, Inc.

Offering young children an exceptional early childhood experience

Program Development

Clever Endeavors Early Care & Education, Inc. employs a five dimensional view of children's school readiness, addressing: physical well-being and motor development; social and emotional development; approaches to learning, literacy and language development, and cognition and general knowledge. We utilize the California Department of Education Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) to assess each child in these areas. Classrooms are set up following the criteria established for the highest (Excellent) score on Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale-Revised (ECERS-R) rubric. Our program defines school readiness as cognitive readiness, and places an emphasis on overall emotional well-being. Additionally, every parent is acknowledged as the child's first teacher and encouragement, information, and assistance are provided through training and support.

Just as important as an enjoyable and fun, structured-but-flexible "inside" program, time for exercise and muscle development is equally important to your child's overall learning. Clever Endeavors' large play area holds several different playscapes, each age-appropriate for younger and older children and designed for safety and fun. Active outside learning and play promotes healthy all-around behavior and learning skills.

Communication

Communication is key between parents, teachers and staff, and a formal process has been developed to ensure all key contributors to your child's success are "in the know".

• Overviews/Parent letters
• What We Did Today
• Preschool Readiness Calendar
• Weekly Lesson Plan
• Progress Notes and Assessment

Program Outline

Twos

Two year olds are terrific learners, with an amazing amount of energy and an eagerness to try new things. A rapid increase in their ability to learn concepts and skills takes place during this time, and verbal skills also continue to develop at a terrific pace. However, the need for nurturing is still a primary need, and nurturing and learning are provided in a balanced manner.

Your Child's Day

Inside and Outside Time
Morning Exercises/ Dancing
Fine Motor Activities: Blocks, art, small manipulatives, sensory
Gross Motor Activities: Ball throwing and catching, hoop hopping, obstacle course, climbing, playing
Language Development: Labeling, talking, story time, plays
Art, Math, and Science Activities
Music: Movement, singing

Threes, Fours, & Fives

The pride children take at this age in new accomplishments fills them with the desire to learn more. They are transforming into independent and active learners. Vocabulary, coordination, intellectual thinking and social skills are all being developed at this stage. Clever Endeavors provides the challenges and fun they need to continue to grow in an age-specific format. Preschool concepts become progressively more structured to ensure children master the core skills they need to succeed in their school years. Clever Endeavors provides essential reading, writing, math, science, and social skills in a fun, logical, and comfortable environment.

Your Child's Day

Inside and Outside Time
Morning Exercises/ Dancing
Afternoon Physical Fitness
Fine Motor Activities: Blocks, art, small manipulatives, sensory
Gross Motor Activities: Ball throwing and catching, obstacle course, climbing, playing
Language Development: Labeling, talking, story time, plays
Computers
Journal Writing
Circle Time
Art, Math, and Science Activities
Music: Movement, singing
Social and self-help skills activities