Children First Learning Cntr - Columbia (Southwoods) is a day-care centre in Columbia, Illinois that opened in April 2019 and provides care for infants through school-age children. The location offers infant, toddler, two-year, preschool and school-age programs with on-site classrooms and outdoor play areas.
Children First Learning Cntr - Columbia (Southwoods) is a full-day day‑care centre that opened in April 2019 to serve families in northern Monroe County. The centre operates classrooms for infants, toddlers, two‑year olds, preschool and school‑age children.
The centre uses a play‑based, hands‑on approach to early learning and aligns its preschool program with the Illinois State Board of Education early learning standards. Infant schedules are adjusted to mirror each child’s routine at home, and classrooms emphasise social‑emotional, physical and cognitive development through age‑appropriate activities.
Multiple infant rooms care for babies in narrow developmental ranges with a flexible schedule that mirrors each child’s home routine.
Classrooms for toddlers focus on social‑emotional growth, early language and developing large and small motor skills.
Two‑year classrooms provide opportunities for dramatic play, process art and activities to support independence and early social interaction.
Two preschool classrooms follow standards aligned with the Illinois State Board of Education and emphasise cognitive, physical and social‑emotional foundations for school readiness.
After‑school care includes snacks, outside time and homework support; summer school‑age programming for this operator serves children aged 5 to 12 years.
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