Kings Daughters Child Development Center

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The King’s Daughters Child Development Center is a Reggio inspired center. We see each child as having inborn abilities and potential as well as strength and creativity. Children are not seen as “empty vessels” to be filled with facts and information. They are individuals deserving of respect; they are competent and capable learners. The physical environment is seen as the “third teacher” offering lots of natural light, pleasing, comfortable furnishings, and beautiful artwork. We offer areas where children can gather to talk with one another, explore books and writing, take part in “hands on” science explorations, be creative with paint and clay, and of course a natural play area outside. Teachers are seen as partners in the learning process – allowing children to explore, ask questions, and test their own hypotheses. Teachers document the work of the child through child dictation, pictures, notes and recording of teacher/child and child/child conversation. We complete and carefully study daily documentation to help teachers plan new activities for the children. The Reggio philosophy also holds dear the forming of community – with children, parents, staff and the neighborhood community at large. Parents are seen as their child’s “first teacher” and welcomed into the classroom community at anytime. We hope you will come and visit us and experience our Reggio Inspired learning environment for yourself!