| Last updated on June 25, 2008 |
The mission of The Acorn School is to provide high quality, accessible, early care and education programs and to advocate for higher standards in the field of early childhood education.
Description:
The goal of The Acorn School is to foster and continue our philosophy of primary caregiving, which is the essence of our school, and childcare at its best. Primary caregiving matches children with teachers who begin with them in toddlerhood and shift as a cluster each year, until they graduate to kindergarten. This system emulates a family environment within the context of a childcare center, and allows teachers to fully comprehend the needs and learning patterns of their children.
The Acorn School follows the Creative Curriculum, a play-based, child-driven curriculum. Each child's learning strengths are evaluated and teachers set the stage for children to interact in eight interest areas: blocks, dramatic play, table toys, music, art, sand and water, library, and the outdoors. As a result of this approach to early learning, we generally witness children who display high self-esteem and communication skills, pro-social behavior, and high levels of kindergarten readiness.
The Acorn School is a non-profit organization that serves a population of diverse socio-economic backgrounds. When a family enrolls at The Acorn School, we encourage them to become actively involved in our community. We are extremely fortunate to work with a group of parents who are so committed to their children, and to The Acorn School.
History:
The Acorn School for Early Childhood Development was established out of a desire to create a comprehensive, effective, and replicable model of a high quality early care and education program. The Acorn School is focused on providing excellent education and care for children and support for families.
Contact people:
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Kathy Azevedo, Program Director, (303) 938-8233, (email)
Tara Piasio, Assistant Director, (303) 938-8233, (email)
Matt Eldred, Executive Director, (303) 938-8233, (email) |
Office fax number: (303) 938-5977
Address:
Web Site: http://www.theacornschool.org
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