Program Information

Apple Academy Learning Center

Programs Available at Apple Academy Learning Center

Our Childcare Program Plan

The primary responsibility of the program is to provide exceptional care, along with a quality educational program for young children.

In meeting this responsibility, the center will cooperate with and reinforce the educational efforts of the home. A curriculum is provided that enhances the social, intellectual, physical, and emotional development of each child. An environment exists where there is acceptance, respect, caring, and encouragement. In the warmth of this setting, we hope to help the child develop a positive attitude towards learning and towards responsibility, self-discipline, and self-esteem.

This childcare program will be evaluated in writing by the owner/director yearly. In addition, all team members and parents are encouraged to provide suggestions and feedback regarding the plan. Suggestions will be accepted both verbally and in writing by the owner/director at any time throughout the year.

We will provide activities which are designed to promote the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of each child. These activities will be consistent with the child’s cultural background. Specifically, children will participate in the following activities:

Children will learn about other cultures using many methods and techniques. For example, we will use different themes to promote cultural awareness. Holidays, National Cultural Awareness Weeks, etc. will be used as tools to inspire children’s interest in different nationalities of people. We will have activities such as cooking unique foods, listening to diverse music, hearing speakers of different ethnic backgrounds, field trips to museums and art exhibits and plays. We will bring in clothing and other examples of how cultures are celebrated and encourage children to learn about and accept people of all different ethnic backgrounds.

As a matter of policy, the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional progress of each child will be documented on an ongoing basis. Copies of these records will become a part of each child’s file and will be shared with the child’s parent(s) during parent- teacher conferences.

Apple Academy Learning Center’s team feels it is extremely important for children to have the opportunity to develop their own creativity. Children need guidance, but not constant direction. Children will be invited to participate in a wide variety of activities, both quiet and active. Quiet activities may include but are not limited to rest time, group discussions, independent, and group story times. Active activities may include but are not limited to walks, outdoor play, large motor games, and dramatic play. Teacher-directed activities may include stations, Themed art projects, group discussions, tape, stories, flannel board stories, finger puppets, and Kindergarten readiness skills. Child initiated activities may include free play, dramatic play, free art, and station play. However, the final decision regarding what takes place in each child’s day will remain partially a matter of their own choice.

Each week, the Apple Academy Learning Center team members are required to write lesson plans, which use a variety of equipment and materials, which are challenging and help promote intellectual development; include sorting, classifying, segregating, and counting; identifying colors and shapes; presenting basic concepts such as many/few, big/little, high/low, fast/slow, etc., when appropriate. Small motor skills will be met by completing activities, including puzzles, clay, stringing beads, cutting, and sand and water play. Large motor development will be enhanced by running, jumping, balancing, and climbing. Dancing to music, participating in simple exercises, balancing on beams, and ball bouncing will also be included.

This Childcare Program Plan is always available for parents to review. In addition, we always welcome the input and suggestions of parents. We are here to provide quality service to you and your children. We encourage and sincerely welcome any suggestions you may provide. Should you have questions about our program, please contact one of our three locations in Centerville, Wyoming, and Learning Plus Wyoming today.