Creating Solutions for Today's Families

 

The elements of quality

 

 

All Kids is a Child Development Center which is part of the Easter Seals network of facilities. All Kids provides quality child care to children of all abilities. Our philosphy centers around the following elements of quality.

Developmentally appropriate practices, meeting each child's unique needs

Children have the right to a respectful, positive learnign environment. At All Kids, early childhood professionals consider each child's unique cognitive, social, emotional, physical and cultural needs in order to create a curriculum appropriate to that child's needs at every stage of development .

Staff education and ongoing training

Our certified teachers are required to maintain up-to-date knowledge and practical skills in their field, through participation in professional development activities.

Expertise in early childhood development and special needs

Specialists are available to provide assistance and consultation in meeting individual needs of the children in our programs.

Excellent adult to child ratios

Group sizes and ratios of adults to children at our centers allow for an intimate, interpersonal atmosphere; they also maintain the high levels of supervision necessary for each age group.

Competitive staff compensation and benefits

All Kids offers compensation and benefit packages that encourage competent staff to build their career with us.

Superb child-centered environment and developmental tools

All Kids ensures a safe environmetn for all children. Designated play areas are carefully crafted for specific age groups.

Outstanding teacher-child interaction

Teachers make it a priority to know each child, listening and adapting their responses to each individual's needs, interests, learning styles and abilities.

Excellent staff-parent communication

Our early childhood professionals work in partnership with parents, communicating daily to build mutual understanding and trust, and to ensure optimal developmetn of each child.

Detailed health and safety procedures

Caregivers follow clearly written health and safety procedures. Daily charts are kept on each child for caregivers and parents to check.

Geat staff relationships and teamwork

Teachers from different settings work together to prepare children for transition periods, such as from preschool to kindergarten. By cooperating with parents in the next phase of a child's development, teachers are able to provide a smoother and more successful transition from age group to age group.