Child Care Programs in Charlotte, North Carolina
Infant Care
The infant classroom consist of children 6 weeks – 18 months. We understand that infants develop and grow rapidly their first year of life. First experiences and positive interactions has a very important effect on your baby. We here at Early Learning Center gain valuable information that is necessary for growth. Our daily routine consists of:
Toddlers
The toddler classroom has children ages 18 months – 2 years old. We provide our toddlers a lot of time to just play. This enhances their physical skills as they gain muscle control, balance and coordination. We understand that each new skill learned encourages them to want to do more and master more new skills. In addition to motor development we focus on cognitive development by providing many activities that focuses on movement, repetitive play, singing, offering choices and asking questions. The toddler routine consist of:
TWO's
The TWO's classroom has children from the ages of 2 – 3 years old. We have a curriculum that involves creativity, fellowship, and exploration. Our activities are designed to stimulate and develop social interaction. To achieve this goal our daily focus is building social, cognitive, creative and physical skills. Early preparation begins for reading and writing. By completing assessments and parent/teacher conferences three times a year aids in preparedness. The daily routine consist of:
- Circle Time
- Small Group Time
- Large group Time
- Self-Help Skills
- Outdoor Time
- Meal Time
- Work Time
- Center Time
- Music
- Art
- Math
- Manipulatives
- Science
- And More
THREE's
The Three's classroom has children ages 3 – 4 years old. We have a curriculum that ensures readiness for pre-kindergarten by giving the children plenty of opportunity to build confidence within themselves and the motivation to learn and to explore. Our activities will give greater focus to reading, writing and basic math. We make the learning fun by increasing their focus on building social, cognitive, creative and physical skills. Literacy is a big focus daily through writing, syllable clapping, letter sounds, retelling of stories and becoming familiar with simple words. By completing assessments and parent/teacher conferences three times a year aids in preparedness. The daily routine consist of:
- Circle Time
- Small Group Time
- Large group Time
- Self-Help Skills
- Outdoor Time
- Meal Time
- Work Time
- Center Time
- Music
- Art
- Math
- Manipulatives
- Science
- And More
NC Pre K
The N.C. Pre-k program is an expansion of the Charlotte Mecklenburg School. The program provides students with a developmentally appropriate educational environment that focuses on all areas of child development to build a foundation for success in kindergarten and beyond. The Charlotte Mecklenburg School Pre-Kindergarten Program provides a curriculum focused on developing each child's social, emotional, physical, and academic skills in a safe caring and friendly environment. Children must be four years of age on or before August 31st to be eligible for this program. This program is free. Please call the Center for more information.
- Circle Time
- Small Group Time
- Large group Time
- Self-Help Skills
- Outdoor Time
- Meal Time
- Work Time –
- Center Time
- Music
- Art
- Math
- Manipulatives
- Science
- And More
Before & After School Care
Throughout the school year we offer before and after school care. After the children have snack the children are assisted with their homework. The school year’s daily routine consist of:
Summer Camp
We offer a Summer Camp Program
that is filled with plenty of activities and outings to keep your child actively involved. The daily routine consist of:
Early Head Start
