Program Development 

Clever Endeavors Early Care & Education 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 Plans
• Progress Notes and Assessments

Program Outline

Toddlers

Toddlers love to learn and do so at a rapid pace, establishing language, self-help and potty training skills at about this time.  Children also reach an amazing point in their development at this age- the ability to walk.  They are very engaged in developing their small and large muscle groups and enjoy learning in a hands-on environment linked to play.  The challenges of new activities and successfully completing tasks are very important to Toddlers as they become more independent and develop self-esteem.  

Your Child's Day:

Inside and Outside Time

Fine Motor Activities: Puzzles, table toys, blocks

Gross Motor Activities: Climbing, two-hand throwing, ball throwing, balancing

Language Development: Labeling, talking, story time, plays

Art Activities and Science Activities

Music: Movement, singing, and listening

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 Activities 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 Activities and Science Activities

Music: Movement, singing

Social and self-help skills activities