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Childcare Goals for Preschool Age 1

To provide a loving, caring, relaxed atmosphere where physical affection is freely given.
To instill in each child a feeling of autonomy and a positive self-concept.
To establish the foundations for respect of equipment.
To provide for the language development that is so important at this age.
To make available a good variety and quantity of materials on the shelves at the child’s level.
To provide ample opportunity for use of gross motor skills.
To provide a variety of activities that begin to introduce the curriculum areas of art, science, social studies, dramatic play, manipulative (small motor), language, large motor, and music
To be supportive of parents, encouraging involvement, and open and honest communication, while using tact and discretion
To provide a joyful, enthusiastic and spontaneous attitude with the children.
To meet each child’s physical needs.
To establish the foundations for respect of others.
To develop staff potential through proper training and supervision, and by utilizing staff input and abilities
To develop self-help skills in order to create a feeling of independence and confidence in the child
To provide care in smaller groups in order to give each child more personal attention, to prevent over or under-stimulation and to allow more freedom of choice.

To provide a wide variety of age-appropriate activities, within a routine, that draws from the curriculum areas of: art, math, science, cooking, music and movement, large muscle, practical life, social studies, dramatic play, language arts and manipulative (small muscle) activities.
To be supportive of parents, encouraging involvement and open and honest communication, while using tact and discretion.
To establish spatial awareness among staff so that a safe environment is always present both indoors and outdoors.
To meet each child’s physical needs while setting the stage for future independence in self-care.
To provide ample opportunity for the use of large motor skills and outdoor activity
To provide an atmosphere where the foundations of respect for others is established
To encourage social development through cooperative play.
To establish respect for the equipment and materials.
To provide a nurturing, flexible and calm atmosphere where physical affection is freely given, self-concept is enhanced, independence is encouraged and expectations are made clear
To develop staff potential through proper training and supervision and by utilizing staff input and abilities.

To meet each child’s physical needs while encouraging independence in self care
To provide an atmosphere in which children have respect for others
To establish respect for the equipment and materials
To provide a loving, relaxed and calm atmosphere where self-concept is enhanced, and independence and choices are encouraged
To develop in each child an active curiosity about the world in which he/she lives and an enthusiasm for learning which stimulates exploratory behavior and creativity
To develop in each child an appreciation for beauty and nature
To provide ample opportunity for the use of large motor skills and coordination through physically active play in either indoor or outdoor activities
To establish an observation system in which notes on children are kept
To establish room awareness among staff so that a safe environment is always present both indoors and out
To be supportive of parents, encouraging involvement and open and honest communication while using tact and discretion
To provide an environment where the child gains self-discipline from knowing the limits and expectations
To provide a wide variety of activities within a routine where cooperative play is encouraged. These activities should be drawn from the curriculum areas of art, math, dramatic play, language arts and manipulative activities

Albany SunFlower day CARE LLC