Classrooms
Diverse Learning Environments
HCCDC adheres to the NCDHHS Education Standards
Infants
Classrooms
Infant I:
Children 8 weeks-6 months
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Infant II:
Children 6-12 months
Learning Objectives:
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Outside Play
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Encourage curiosity
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Use of all muscles groups through exercise
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Development of motor skills through taste, touch, hearing, smell, and sight
Toddlers
Classrooms
Toddler I:
Children 12 -15 months​
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Toddler II:
Children 15- 20 months
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Toddler III:
Children 20-24 months
Learning Objectives:
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Develop Emotionally (confidence, empathy, likes/dislikes, etc.)
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Develop Socially (Language, explore with others, assists others, Follows directions, etc)
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Develop Physically (Sits in a chair, explores interests through creativity with arts, music, science, movement, and outside play)
2 & 3 Year Olds
Classroom
2-3 year olds
Learning Objectives:
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Develop Emotionally (confidence, empathy, likes/dislikes, etc.)
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Develop Socially (Language, explore with others, assists others, Follows directions, etc)
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Develop Physically (Sits in a chair, explores interests through creativity with arts, music, science, movement, and outside play)
Preschool
Classrooms
Preschool I:
3-4 year olds
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Preschool II:
4-5 year olds
Learning Objectives:
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Emotional Goals (Confidence, Positive Attitude, Willingness/Desire to learn)
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Behavioral Goals (Displays self control, Listens and Follows directions, Non-Disruptive)
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Self-Help (Toileting needs by ones self, solves problems on own, cleans up without much direction, etc.)
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Social Goals (Play well with others, interacts with peers and adults well, courteous, etc.)
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Language Goals (speak clearly, uses pronouns correctly, express needs and ideas verbally, etc.)
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Physical Goals (Uses Large and Small Muscle groups well , effectively, and appropriately)
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Cognitive Goals (Recognize colors, shapes, numbers, letters)
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Personal Information Goals (Knowledge of Full Name, Age, Birthday, Telephone Number, Street Address, etc)
Subjects
Language
Children are taught early literacy skills as they grow and develop. Daily lesson plans include language development activities for all ages. On a weekly basis, Ms. Collins from the Hudson library comes to read with the children.
Social & Emotional
Social and emotional readiness can be taught and nurtured most effectively when children are young. Preschool is a prime setting for gaining social and emotional competence and is therefore an important focus for teachers.
Science
Science education is incorporated into daily lessons to encourage positive relationships with the environment. Education Specialists from the Highlands Biological Station visit the preschool classrooms twice per month.
Outdoor Play
Outdoor play is essential for children's health and well-being. We take children outdoors each day to allow them to run, jump, climb, and use all of their large muscles. We have 2 playgrounds, one of which is covered.
Art
All children 12 months and up are offered daily art activities. The art area is a studio for children's development and learning.
Movement
Daily lesson plans include activities to practice both fine and gross motor skills for children of all ages.
Music
In addition to daily music activities in the classroom, Ms. Angie visits the center 3 days per week to teach music. She also arranges special musicians to introduce a variety of instrument to the children.