Center Of Gravity, Inc.

Overview

Center of Gravity is an early education school and community learning space in Pleasant Hill. The Pleasant Hill campus is described as serving about 60 children with an age span from 2 years, 2 months through 6 years.

Approach and curriculum

Instructional framework emphasizes inquiry, intention, and innovation and is informed by a socio-constructivist approach.
Core instructional cornerstones include STEM integrated with art and design, complex play and social-emotional learning, inquiry- and project-based learning, early literacy, and dual language acquisition.
Teacher observation, documentation, and reflective practice are listed as part of ongoing assessment and adaptation of the environment and curriculum.

Meals and enrichment

All meals and snacks are provided on-site; meals are prepared fresh by a Food & Wellness Associate.
Nutrition practices follow state guidelines and emphasize whole grains, healthy fats, fruits and vegetables; animal protein is served two to three times per week.
Year-round field trips and visual and performing arts integration are listed as included enrichment activities.

Community and inclusion

The program describes an explicit commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including a "Diversity-by-Design" approach and ongoing collaboration with families, researchers, and community partners.

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