Family Partnerships
EXPLORE: A partnership where your opinions count!
The success of our program is based on establishing a partnership between our families and the center staff. Frequent and open communication between family members and teachers will help your child have a positive early learning experience. We invite you to come in and visit your child at any time. Feel free to talk to any member of the teaching or management team to exchange observations and opinions.
EXPERIENCE: Your child’s day in many ways!
We utilize many different tools to keep you informed about what is happening with your child. Below is a description of the typical communication tools we are using at the center:
ENGAGE: Your family as you share your own particular talents!
Your involvement is an integral part of the teamwork necessary to provide the best education and experiences possible for your child. Take advantage of our open door policy! Infant parents are invited to come in at any time to work together with the staff as we follow your baby’s routine. Parents of older children also feel free to drop-in to share lunch with your child, read a story, or create a special activity for your child’s class. We encourage parents at all levels to participate in special events, chaperone field trips, and provide an extra set of hands during classroom celebrations.
If you are looking to contribute on a professional level, please consider becoming a part of our Board of Directors.
Electronic Communication
Families receive classroom and center updates, newsletters, event information, and emergency announcements through the center’s eBulletin Board and various family engagement mobile apps.
Family Information Board
Outside of each classroom and in the center lobby you will find displays providing families with more detailed information. The Family Information Board includes menus, lesson plans, daily schedules, a calendar of events, and special announcements.
Developmental Assessments
Throughout the year, our teachers observe and assess the progress of each child’s development. In order to compare our observations with your own experiences of your child, we offer families to complete the Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQ 3 and ASQ SE) that are professionally designed to assess the current level of physical, cognitive and social-emotional development of a child at any age or time.
Conferences
Twice yearly, or by request, we offer conferences to all families at our center to discuss observations of your child’s developmental progress and set goals for the upcoming months.
Parent Resources
A wealth of information is available on parenting topics such as dealing with challenging behavior, health and nutrition, and family activities.
Want a window into your child’s day?
A real-time feed of their school activities?
Photos and videos delivered straight to your mobile phone?
Teachers use brightwheel for recording and tracking daily events and activities in the classroom and managing administrative tasks. As a parent, you’ll get private, real-time updates on your child delivered to your mobile device throughout the day.
Why use a Family Engagement Mobile App?
Parents report that the peace of mind an engagement mobile app delivers is invaluable! We know it’s tough being away from your little one all day, especially in these early years. With brightwheel or Procare you’ll feel connected and engaged with your child’s development on a whole new level.
