Waltham Day Care Center

Children learn best by challenging positive play.  While they are playing, they are learning and building upon their developmental skills (physical, social emotional, intellectual).  They need to explore materials that demonstrate and utilize concepts and ideas.

 

Classroom space is divided into interest and learning areas - modified to meet the changing needs of children.  Manipulative activities are available for small motor development (for example: play dough, puzzles, painting, printing, table games, etc.).  Academic skills are emphasized through activities centered around recognizing symbols, sounds, sizes, shapes, colors, sorting, counting sequencing, following directions, noting differences, etc.  Appropriate activities are planned to provide interest and challenges for each child.

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Educator Interactions:

To support the development of the child’s self-esteem, self-expression, social competence and school readiness, the educators at Waltham Day Care Center are nurturing and responsible to each child and their individual needs. Their interactions with the children are warm, attentive, consistent, courteous and respectful. These interactions promote language development and social skills. They help the children to appropriately express their emotions, learn how to cooperate in a group and demonstrate self-control. WDCC educators give children the opportunity to make choices, they encourage each child to attempt new and more challenging tasks, and they applaud each child as he or she takes pride in his or her accomplishments.

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Parent Involvement:  

WDCC has an open door policy.  Parents are welcome to visit any time during the day.  We encourage parent input and an administrator is usually able to talk with you.

 

We have a number of special events designed for family participation, such as our International Autumn Celebration our Winter Sing Along and our Summer Family Potluck Graduation Dinner.

 

Any contributions of time or energy by you or any members of your child’s family circle will be greatly appreciated.  Some ways individuals can contribute are:  sharing a special talent or interest, sharing particular customs, ethnic or cultural background, helping with projects to enhance the children’s environment (such as helping to build a new piece of equipment, painting a classroom, working in the playground), helping with language/reading projects, going on a field trip, collecting much needed materials and supplies.