Clayton Valley Presbyterian Children's Center is a play-based early childhood program in Clayton, California, founded in 1985 to serve Clayton and surrounding communities. The centre uses a low teacher-to-child ratio (1 to 6) and emphasizes curiosity, hands-on learning, and social-emotional development.
Clayton Valley Presbyterian Children's Center opened in 1985 to provide child care and early education for families in Clayton and nearby communities. The centre maintains a teacher-to-student ratio of 1 to 6 and focuses on child-centered, play-based experiences.
The program follows a play-based philosophy that emphasizes curiosity, creativity and hands-on learning. Daily activities incorporate social, emotional, physical, linguistic and cognitive development and include music, art, math, reading, science, and fine and gross motor activities.
The site includes outdoor areas designed for running, climbing and riding bikes as well as quieter spaces for contemplative play. Children’s bathrooms are adapted to support independent self-care.
Staff credentials and experience include college coursework and degrees in early childhood education and many years of classroom experience; the director holds a Master of Science degree in Early Childhood Education.
The oldest preschool class, intended as the final year before transitional kindergarten or kindergarten; the play-based curriculum uses developmentally appropriate activities to address literacy, numeracy, social-emotional skills and large and small motor development.
A play-based classroom that builds on earlier experiences by adding more structure and complexity; activities support social-emotional growth, language, cognitive and motor development and introduce early math and science concepts through exploration and experimentation.
A program for the youngest students that aims to provide a safe, emotionally secure base for playful exploration and development; activities foster social-emotional, language, cognitive, perceptual and motor skills. The Teddy Bear class holds 9 children with two teachers.
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