All About Us!
Hours of Operation
At
Mudpies & Make Believe Children's Learning Center:
- Our day begins at 7:00 a.m. & ends at 6:00 p.m.
- Monday thru Friday (please refer to Parent Handbook for exceptions)
Our Programs
Full day: Child care is available in the following programs:
- Infants: 8 weeks - 20 months
- Toddlers: 21 months - 36 months (Full/Part time)
- PreSchool & Kindergarten Programs have extended care
- PreSchool: 3 years - 4 years
- PreSchool: 4 years - 5 years
- Kindergarten: 5 years - 6 years
Our Philosophy
We at
Mud Pies & Make Believe recognize that early education is the most vital part of human development. Our teachers are here to create a secure, nurturing, and healthy atmosphere that encourages creativity and individuality. We have designed theme-based programs that encourage your child's learning to be fun. In these programs your child will explore their environment through diverse activities and adventures. It is essential for all involved to feel comfortable in their environment. We encourage parent/teacher communication in achieving our goal: the growth of your happy, healthy child!
Please Visit
Please feel free to call us at 603-378-9320 anytime throughout the day to schedule an appointment to meet our staff and explore your options for care at our center.
We strive to provide a fun, learning atmosphere where both child and parent feel comfortable.
Our Environment
We provide a supportive, creative learning
environment in a home-like atmosphere. Our
teachers will encourage and guide your child to
experiment, discover and explore their environment
using theme based materials. We focus on sensory
experiences such as:
- Water/sand play
- Playdough
- Blocks
- Dramatic play
- Song & dance
- Fingerplays and home-like activities (baking, etc..)
We emphasize teaching socialization skills:
- Sharing
- Patience, taking turns
- Being responsible
- Participating in decision making
- Sign language
In Addition:
- Evening family holiday activities
- Field trips
- Two large fenced in play yards
- End of school year celebrations
- Librarian visits
- We offer Kindermusik® and Earth Tales in combination with our learning programs.
Our Teachers
Our staff is certified and trained in Early Childhood First Aid and CPR. Our Staff is also Degreed with Bachelors, Associates and State Certification. We require continuing education on a monthly basis to enhance our professional education. Development in the field of Early Childhood Education is to provide our teachers with current information and make them lifelong learners. Our teachers are dedicated, nurturing, and experienced in the care and education of young children.
Open Door Policy
We strongly encourage parents interested in enrolling a child to visit and speak with the Director and to meet our teachers. Please call us at 603-378-9320 or
contact us via e-mail to set an appointment to tour our facilities.
Owners
JoAnne Gerry & Rachel Gerry Clohisy