Creative Years Infant Center & Preschool is an independent early childhood center in Santa Clarita that has operated at the same location since 1979. It offers year‑round care and early education for infants through children preparing for kindergarten, and runs a seasonal summer camp program.
Creative Years Infant Center & Preschool is an early childhood center in Santa Clarita serving infants through children preparing for kindergarten. The program has operated at the same location since 1979 and enrolls year‑round.
The center uses age‑group monthly goals and daily classroom plans developed by teachers who meet regularly to plan curriculum. Classroom activities include music (a board‑certified music therapist is mentioned), cooking projects, art, library, math and science experiences, Spanish exposure, and handwriting instruction used for school readiness.
The campus includes multiple themed classrooms (art; math & science; music; dramatic play; library) and five shaded, park‑like play yards with grass, trees, bike‑trail areas, sandboxes and trikes. Classrooms have microwaves available and cots and linens are maintained for rest time.
The center provides morning and afternoon snacks, posts snack menus, and offers an optional hot lunch program. Teachers are identified as lead teachers, hold CPR and First Aid certification, and many have formal education in child development; the site notes use of professional cleaning services, indoor/outdoor cameras, and posted allergy procedures with Epi‑pen protocols.
Full Day care is available for preschool‑age children with classroom rotations for subjects such as art, math & science, music, dramatic play and library; class ratios are stated for 2's and older age groups on the programs page.
A half‑day schedule runs in the morning with the same themed classroom rotations; parents may enroll in various schedule combinations (Mon/Wed/Fri; Tue/Thu; or Mon–Fri).
Infant care follows the R.I.E. approach, emphasizes freedom of movement and self‑awareness, and describes an environment intended to be physically safe, cognitively challenging and emotionally nurturing; infant ratios are stated as 4:1.
A weekly themed summer camp provides hands‑on projects and on‑campus 'field trips'; materials for projects are provided and the program emphasizes social skills and problem solving in a weekly themed format.
The toddler program focuses on social skills, problem solving and developmentally appropriate activities such as painting, water and sand play, manipulative play, small group experiences and circle time; class ratio is stated as 6:1.
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