The LMUCC’s philosophy considers the relationship between primary caregiver and child as fundamental to all curricular efforts. Responsive and respectful caregiving allows children to feel a sense of security and therefore trust that their needs will be met. Subsequently, this security serves as the foundation upon which teachers offer guidance. This relationship takes effort and time, and is critical to all further socialization efforts.
We believe that all learning and development occur within the context of relationships. LMUCC offers children:
Primary caregiving where a teacher is assigned a cohort of children within the group.
Continuity of care where that teacher moves with the group from classroom to classroom.
Small group sizes and low teacher-to-child ratios to support the development of close relationships between teacher and child.
LMUCC has proudly achieved NAEYC accreditation for a 3rd time in its history (2010, 2015, 2020) and joins the 7,000 programs of accredited centers nationwide!
NAEYC accreditation is a voluntary, quality assessment established by The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the largest nonprofit association in the United States representing early childhood education. Accreditation sets professional standards for high quality programs for young children whereas licensing requirements provide basic health and safety standards.
The LMUCC program consists of 6 classrooms, each designed specifically for the age group it serves. One of the most significant indicators of quality programs is the number of paid, educated, professional staff available with whom the children can interact and relate. Our programs provide optimum supervision and care by providing teacher to child ratios consistent with quality programs.
Our curriculum is focused on the social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of the whole child. LMUCC curriculum is based on a child-centered environment that trusts children to learn at their own pace. We strive to provide an exciting learning environment with opportunities for exploration, discovery, challenge and accomplishment.
The curriculum is based on the process of interacting with materials, environment and peers, and not on the product of that interaction. Children are provided with several activities to choose from each day and a wide variety of activities are available throughout the week - from art to music, from learning about health to exercise.
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