We believe at Silver Spring Child Center that a warm and caring
environment is essential for pre-school age children. Our
mission is to enhance the social, emotional, physical and
cognitive development of young children by establishing a
developmentally appropriate program and teaching standards rich
in love, understanding and challenging activities.
We have created an environment of unconditional love, support
and respect for our children. We recognize that each child is
unique and should be treated with respect as an
individual. We help our children feel successful by
allowing them to experience at their own pace. We
encourage children to explore the world around them, to
understand and feel good about themselves, and to learn to care
deeply about all the people who make up their lives.
We believe that violent toys encourage violent play. We do not
allow guns or action figures into the Center.
In addition to traditional learning centers, science, and art
materials, each class has access to a computer with several highly
rated, non-violent, creative, educational (and fun!) games.
Considering the ever-growing prevalence of these multi-use tools in
schools at all levels, we feel that all healthy exposure to
computers will better prepare our young people for the future.
There are weekly scheduled Spanish classes and weekly Music-Movement
classes. In addition, we offer private piano, private ballet, and
Spanish lessons for those parents who wish to enroll their children
in these special activities. |