Shrewsbury Children's Center

A more indepth review of our philosophy and objectives for the Infant Program is provided in the Parent Information Booklet at the time of enrollment. Our Infant "Curriculum" is based primarily on play and the development of a loving, consistent and secure relationship between each child and their Primary Caregiver. Our efforts are directed toward providing a safe, loving, and healthy environment for young children as well as building a mutually and positive relationship with parents.

The primary goals of the Toddler Program are to provide a warm, caring and stimulating environment for young children and to provide opportunities to develop socially, intellectually, physically and emotionally. Toddlers learn best by experiencing and interacting with their environment. We strive to provide consistent, pleasurable and rewarding interactions between children and adults so that children develop a sense of trust in their environment and in their teachers while developing positive feelings of their own abilities. The development of warm relationships and positive self esteem are highly valued by our program and staff.

The Shrewsbury Children's Center philosophy, curriculum and classroom environments are child centered and designed to take advantage of the natural learning situations that develop through children's play. We emphasize active, hands-on exploration and strive to help children learn about themselves and the world around them through discovery and play. We seek the input of the children in planning activities in areas they are naturally interested in or curious about. Children are offered opportunities for making choices regarding the types of activities they will spend their time with during the day. We provide opportunities for children to develop a positive self-image, social skills and creative expression. We emphasize learning through experience. Art, music, imaginative play, language development, natural science, and movement activities are some of the areas that the children have opportunities to experience.