Very young children are important to Small Blessings and our program is designed to meet their needs. Loving experienced care giving in a safe, stimulating environment is supplemented with a curriculum geared for early learning. Curriculum emphasizes gross motor and fine motor development, as well as cognitive, language and social skills.
| Infants | 6 weeks to 11 months |
| Wobblers | 12 months to 17 months |
| Young Toddlers | 18 months to 23 months |
| Toddlers | 2 to 3 years |
| Preschoolers | 3 to 4 years |
| Pre-Kindergarten | 4 to 5 years |
Goals
Our goals for each child that attends Small Blessings:
Spiritual
- To develop a knowledge of God’s Creation
- To learn about God Himself
- To begin to understand how God loves us
Social-Emotional
- To develop a positive attitude toward learning
- To experience a sense of self-esteem
- To exhibit a positive attitude toward life
- To demonstrate cooperative, pro-social behavior
- To develop a sense of autonomy
- To acquire self-help skills
Physical
- To enhance gross motor skills (large muscles)
- To enhance and refine fine motor skills (wrist and hand muscles)
- To aid in development of eye-hand coordination
- To use all senses in learning
Cognitive
- To acquire learning and problem-solving skills
- To expand logical thinking skills
- To acquire concepts and information leading to a fuller understanding of the immediate world
- To expand creative and imaginative abilities through make-believe play, art and music
- To expand verbal communication skills
