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| Classrooms Each of our age groups have their own individual classroom filled with age appropriate materials. We utilize the 'Beyond Centers and Circle Time/Cribs and Rattles' curriculum with our infants and toddlers and "High Reach' with our pre-school children. Our pre-schoolers are also taught the 'Second Step' curriculum. Encouraging them to explore their feelings and use words instead of actions to solve conflicts with their peers. |
| Playgrounds Step By Step has an extensive playground area that is fenced to provide an individual playground for each of our age groups. This provides the children with a large space to enjoy that contains equipment specifically aimed at their age group. Our outside play area includes a separate area intended only for our 1 year olds. Step By Step has many large, mature trees to provide plenty of shade, particularly during the summer months. Water is always available to our children while they are outside playing. |
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VPK includes 30min every week of 'Stretch-n-Grow', a professionally coached fitness program designed specifically for children! While childhood obesity has been getting lots of attention in recent years, Stretch-n-Grow has been aware of the issue and providing a solution since 1992. They are the world's largest network of children's fitness professionals and have taught millions of children world-wide the importance of healthy habits. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared obesity ‘a global epidemic’ and experts agree that childhood obesity must be curtailed. The Stretch-n-Grow program teaches preschool aged children to make healthy food choices and love exercise, starting at an early age. |
