PROGRAMS

High Quality Early Childhood Experiences Build the Foundation for Positive Self-esteem and a Love of Learning.

We Are So Much More Than Just Childcare

Our early learning programs focus on school readiness, social, emotional and intellectual development, literacy, self-esteem, problem-solving, and what every child needs --- to be cherished and nurtured.

Each age group has their own classroom with developmentally appropriate learning materials. Our teachers plan daily lessons and activities to help children reach developmental milestones and to prepare for kindergarten.

Our Commitment to High Quality Early Learning & Care

In 2020 we joined the IdahoSTARS Steps to Quality program. Steps to Quality is a voluntary program that guides quality improvement and rates early care and education programs according to the level of quality achieved.

Each step requires that centers implement high quality practices in:

Professional Business Practices
Health, Safety and Wellness
Child Development
Environments, Curriculum, and Instruction
Partnerships with Families and Community
Pyramid Model: an early childhood positive behavior and intervention support

IdahoSTARS quality consultants, health consultants, and resource specialists coach and observe our staff to ensure that we are putting high quality standards into practice.

Our participation in Steps to Quality demonstrates our committment to providing a high quality program for all children.

Benefits of Early Education

Studies show that children who experience high quality early learning are more likely to:

Show better verbal, intellectual, and physical development.
Thrive socially and emotionally.
Transition to kindergarten more easily.
Succeed academically.
Graduate from high school.
Attend college or obtain post-secondary training.
Earn higher salaries.

Verified High Quality Program

Steps to Quality Verification Certificate

We are proud to achieve a Step 4 rating!

Achieving a Step 4 rating indicates that our center has reached a level of maturity and is effectively maintaining a robust understanding and application of quality child care and early education practices as well as sound business practices.

Programs at this step utilize lower teacher-child ratios and incorporate scheduled lesson plans into their program’s structure.