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Overview of Program
 The Adult Learning Center's Early Childhood Adventures Program, accredited by the National Association of Young Children (NAEYC) for excellence, offers A Community of Quality and Joy for children from 6 weeks through pre-kindergarten.
Our goals are to instill in children love of learning and to foster growth in all areas of development. We strive to give them a jump-start on school success, encourage them to be enthusiastic lifetime learners, and give them the self-confidence they need to make sound decisions.
Our curriculum is designed to stimulate children's physical, social, emotional and language growth through play. Our professional staff provides a nurturing, safe and predictable environment that invites children to be actively involved in their learning, to make choices, to observe and to succeed. Promotion of social-emotional growth in each child is a daily goal.
Our daily schedule offers a balance between active and quiet times, large and small group activities, indoor and outdoor play, and child-initiated or teacher-facilitated activities.
What we offer
Our child care programs, designed to meet the early care and educational needs of young children from 6 weeks through pre-kindergarten, are
as follows:
| Infants |
Babies 6 weeks to 12 months old are encouraged by our philosophy that infants "can do." Staff provides a nurturing, warm, stimulating environment and is dedicated to meeting your infant's every need.
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| Infant/Toddlers |
The older infant and younger toddlers, 12 months – 2 years, learn through "messy art" projects, manipulatives and nursery gym. Staff sing, play, dance, and read with children to develop their language skills.
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| Toddlers |
Our group of active toddlers, from 2 to 3 years of age, are crawling, walking, talking, laughing, climbing and are in constant motion.
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| Transitional Toddlers |
Our older, exceptionally physically active toddlers, ages 2 years 9 months – 3 ½ years are exploring and moving very quickly. They are an incredibly lovable group of children who are just beginning to play with others and display much excitement about their environment.
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| Preschool |
Children 3 ½ - 4 ½ years old learn through "play with a purpose" in an environment that invites them to manipulate materials, ask questions, and find answers.
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| Pre-Kindergarten |
| children 4 ½ - 5 ½ years old learn the skills they need to succeed in school. Structured centers, activities and themes give children pre- reading, writing and math skills to get ready for kindergarten. |
Program Highlights
Early Childhood Adventures is high quality, affordable, and community-based.
- We are accredited by the National Association for the Education
of Young Children (NAEYC), the highest credential awarded to childcare centers.
- We are Licensed + Plus by the State of New Hampshire, based
on quality standards.
- We are open from 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM, year-round.
- Our teacher/child staffing ratios exceed state guidelines.
- Nutritious breakfast, hot lunch and snacks are served daily
through our USDA program.
- A clinical child psychologist provides guidance to parents and staff.
- Family Support Group meetings provide parents and guardians with information and support.
- Foster grandparents provide intergenerational care and warmth.
- Early literacy is the basis of all our programs; we use the Early Reading Intervention program from Scott Foresman to foster
reading readiness.
- Our bright air-conditioned facility is safe and inviting.
- Our colorful playground promotes development of physical skills and exploration of the outdoors; our gymnasium is available during inclement weather.
- Our teachers are highly trained and meet state requirements
for education and safety. Staff regularly engages in continuing education opportunities.
Who we serve
| Early Childhood Adventures serves children from six weeks old through pre-kindergarten. |
How to enroll
| Parents should call Jane Marquis, childcare coordinator, at 603-882-9080 x 216 to schedule an appointment for an interview and tour of the facility. |
Cost
| Tuition is based upon the age of the child. Subsidy is available for qualifying families through the Division of Human Services. Please call for our rates. |
Contact
| TESTIMONIAL |
"You welcomed us like family from the first moment we came. Thank you for making every child and parent who walks through that door feel special!”
Terri Clyde, grandparent raising her grandson |
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