Learn about the KKLC Advantage

THE KKLC MISSION

Our goal is to support children as they grow and explore. Kids Kottage is a place where children can connect with their culture through activities that promote understanding of different backgrounds. Our diverse staff helps children see the value of multiculturalism. We focus on creating a safe, caring space that helps each child develop in a healthy way. Early childhood skills start at home, but Kids Kottage helps bridge home and school life. We offer a warm, loving environment filled with learning and play. Our focus is on nurturing each child's growth in a supportive setting.

OUR APPROACH

As a parent, you want to understand how we support your child's growth. Our focus is on early education, which is key to their development. We believe children need gentle guidance, personal attention, and activities suited to their age. Our programs are designed to help your child grow, prepare for school, and learn important social skills.

We know kids learn best through hands-on experiences. Our approach makes learning fun, knowing that play boosts development. By engaging in enjoyable activities, your child will build skills and confidence. Our goal is to create a caring environment where your child can thrive and enjoy learning every day.

Behavior Guidance

Children face many challenges as they grow. Learning how to behave in social and emotional settings is one of those challenges. They need to learn self-control and how to interact well with peers and adults. At Kids Kottage Learning Center, staff give each child guidance to build a positive self-image and develop self-control. We also teach acceptable ways to behave.

Many schools follow a “Discipline Policy,” but we prefer a “Behavior Guidance Policy.” Discipline is often linked to punishment, which focuses on what adults do to control children’s actions. It can also mean using threats or punishments as consequences. We choose the word “guidance” because it covers all types of behavior, not just the negative ones. Our goal is to help children learn right from wrong through supportive guidance.

The Right Start

During the first 30 days of enrollment, every child goes through a screening to check their social, emotional, thinking, and physical growth. The Brigance screen, part of the Brigance system, is designed for children from birth to 23 months old. The goal of this screening is to get a clear picture of how children develop and learn. It recognizes that growth is a continuous process shaped by the child's skills and personality, the teachers' involvement, and their interactions. By measuring these factors, the Screen helps teachers track your child's progress, offer advice on encouraging development, and develop a personalized plan to support their learning and family needs.

The screening has two parts, the Parent-Child Interaction Report Form & Screening Observation Form.

Once the information is collected and organized, it is shared with your child's teacher and with you. Based on the results, your child will be placed in a classroom that matches their developmental level. An individual plan will be made to help strengthen areas that need more support. Recommendations are given based on the screen results and your input.

Throughout the year, teachers keep assessing each child's growth. This is done through both formal tests and casual observations. Teachers watch children closely, offer guidance, and keep track of their learning. They gather facts, analyze the information, and use what they learn to plan lessons for each child and the class as a whole.

Why do we use Assessments?

1. Assessments help us understand how children are learning.

2. They can identify specific needs or delays.

3. They help us evaluate and improve our programs.

4. Assessments ensure our school and teachers stay responsible and focused on your child's progress.

 2024 Kindergarten