Child Care Programs

At Generations Together children learn by doing. Our program is based on an internationally recognized model developed by the High/Scope Foundation.

Using High/Scope's active learning approach, we encourage children to develop their own interests, find ways to answer their questions, and share their discoveries. In doing so, they develop self-confidence that will serve them well throughout their lives.

As children follow their intentions, they engage in key experiences that promote their mental, emotional, social and physical growth.

Key experiences are ongoing opportunities for learning about the properties of glue and Play-Doh; about writing on a typewriter; about "cooking" blueberry pancakes; about the number of balloons in a computer game; about making friends; and about ways to build a city out of blocks. These are a few of the discoveries young children make as they strive to make sense of their world.

At Generations Together, You Will See Learning as It Happens

Active Learning
You will see children choosing materials on their own, deciding how they want to use them, and exploring different ways to do so. You will also hear children talking about what they are doing or what they have just done.

A Structured Daily Routine
You will see that each day follows a similar schedule of events, providing consistency for both children and adults. A daily plan-do-review process is at the core of the High/Scope routine and gives children the opportunity to pursue their own interests, make plans, follow through on them, and reflect on their experiences with peers and adults.

A Rich Learning Environment
You will see clearly defined areas with simple names that make sense to children, like "block area," "house area," "art area," "book area," "toy area," and "computer area." You will also see a variety of materials in each area, labeled so the children can easily find them and return them when they are finished.

Meaningful Adult-Child Interactions
You will see adults interacting at the children's physical level: sitting down or sometimes even lying down on the floor. You will see them observing and listening to children, talking with them about what they are doing, and becoming a partner in the children's play by following their interests and ideas, using the same materials, and following directions given by children.