The Monarch Center Program

Welcome to The Monarch Center for Child Development facility’s play-based curriculum! We believe in providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where your child can learn and grow through play. Our curriculum is designed to meet state standards for early childhood education while fostering essential developmental areas. Here are four key areas of development and the types of activities your child will experience: 

In this area, we focus on developing your child’s thinking, problem-solving, and memory skills. Through play-based activities, your child will engage in puzzles, shape sorting, and matching games to enhance cognitive abilities. Our curriculum also includes storytelling sessions to stimulate imagination and language development. Additionally, we introduce early math concepts like counting and basic arithmetic in a fun and interactive manner.

We prioritize the social and emotional growth of your child as they interact with peers and caregivers. Group play activities like building blocks, dramatic play, and pretend games encourage cooperation, sharing, and communication skills. Our caregivers also emphasize emotional awareness and self-expression, guiding children in understanding and managing their feelings in a positive way.

Physical activities are an integral part of our curriculum to promote gross and fine motor skills. Your child will participate in outdoor play, obstacle courses, and movement games to enhance their coordination and balance. Indoor activities like drawing, cutting, and crafting contribute to fine motor skill development, preparing them for future writing tasks. These activities also foster an active and healthy lifestyle.

Our play-based curriculum provides numerous opportunities for language enrichment and literacy development. Through engaging stories, rhymes, and songs, your child will strengthen their vocabulary and listening skills. We also encourage early writing experiences, such as scribbling and tracing, to foster pre-writing skills. Additionally, our caregivers engage in meaningful conversations with the children, nurturing their language fluency and communication abilities.

Rest assured that our curriculum and lesson plans align with the state standards for early childhood education. We regularly assess and adjust our activities to meet the individual needs and interests of each child. Our dedicated staff members are well-trained and passionate about creating a supportive and enjoyable learning environment for your child’s optimal development. 

At our childcare facility, we believe that learning through play is the most effective way for children to explore, discover, and build a strong foundation for future academic and social success. We look forward to embarking on this exciting learning journey with your child!