Smart Steps School
Center in Thorndike, MA 01079
Smart Steps School is a program center for children ages 3 months to kindergarten age. At our School children are treated with respect and direct their own play activities in a challenging, diverse environment. Our program is child-centered and addresses the varied physical, cognitive, social, and emotional needs of children. Each day, children experience self-directed play in a supportive and non-judgmental environment. As they explore and manipulate their world, children gain confidence in their growing abilities. This learning is enhanced through conversations with other children and caring, involved adults. Children here are encouraged and challenged to create, experiment, take risks, and investigate their world in an optimal setting where the emotional dynamic, physical space, and schedule of experiences are designed to help them succeed, flourish, and are prepared for entering kindergarten. The role of the teachers is to provide a learning environment that is both challenging and nurturing. As a cooperative community of learners, Smart Steps School recognizes the importance of ongoing education for its adult members. Parent education, staff professional development, and parent involvement facilitates this learning.
- Child Ages:
- 3 months - 5 years
- Licenses & Accreditations:
- Massachusetts Department of Early Education & Care
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Provide a fun place where children can develop and learn at their own pace.
Expand the emotional, intellectual, and physical ability of children through play-based exploration and experimentation.
Guide children from dependence on adult input toward confidence in their own ability to make choices and set sensible limits for themselves.
Maintain a safe environment where the emotional and physical well-being of each child is paramount.
Develop mutual respect and cooperation among children, participating parents, and teachers.
Maintain a high regard for the creative thinking process of each child.
Respect the cultural richness of the school and encourage parents and children to share their own special family traditions.
Weave challenging literacy and early math activities throughout the curriculum.
Promote friendship, fantasy, laughter and encourage creativity in their play.
