Passage Charter School Childcare & Nursery

During the early years, education and care are intimately intertwined. The staff of the Passage Charter School Child Care Center create warm, nurturing environments for children that are developmentally appropriate and provide individualized attention for both basic care and developmental support. The child is seen as a unique, competent and capable person growing physically,cognitively, emotionally and socially. Our curriculum is child-centered and emergent; teachers are aware of and responsive to the interests, wants and needs of each child. Classroom activities are based on these observations, as well as on a basic knowledge of infant/toddler growth and development.
The quality of staff/child relationships is critical for effective caregiving and instruction. Respect for the value and worth of each child is fundamental to these relationships. Nurturing interactions, between teacher and child and among children, which facilitate the child’s positive sense of self-esteem and self-worth, support children’s social/emotional growth. Parents are respected as the child’s first teacher. Communication between parents and teachers is an essential part ofthe program in order to provide consistent care for children. With parents on-site, frequent classroom visitation by parents occurs. Teachers and parents, with the children, are partners in learning.