What is the educational philosophy of the CCI?Will my child be prepared for kindergarten?
The Diane Lindner-Goldberg Child Care Institute is a comprehensive early childhood program. The CCI supports an educational philosophy that focuses on the whole child, fostering social, physical, intellectual, creative, and emotional growth and development. The program is built on the understanding that children learn best through play. Providing open-ended, hands-on activities allows children to continue to build on what they have learned, challenging them in a positive manner and assisting them in reaching the next plateau in their development. Each classroom is designed with clearly defined centers, such as blocks, dramatic play, table toys and puzzles, library and science areas. Teachers provide opportunities for a variety of experiences in which children participate at their own pace. In a positive, fun, play-filled environment like this, children flourish and continuously reach their highest potential. Allowing children to choose their own activities keeps them focused, engaged a
