Roots & Wings Family Development Center

Overview

Roots and Wings Family Development Center is a childcare and early education facility in Thousand Oaks that provides classroom-based care and learning opportunities for young children. The center describes its mission as offering a safe, nurturing environment that supports child development and learning through play and exploration.

Educational approach

The center uses a Reggio Emilia–inspired philosophy emphasizing child-led exploration, hands-on experiences, and multiple modes of expression. Instructional activities include art, dramatic play, and skills-focused work in areas such as reading, writing, science, and math.

Facilities and learning spaces

The site highlights dedicated learning spaces, including a two-level dramatic play loft, an art studio with a variety of materials, and a classroom arrangement intended to support emerging skills in younger children. Indoor learning centers and age-appropriate materials are emphasized as part of the daily environment.

Meals and scheduling

Provides a nutritious mid-morning and an afternoon snack; organic milk is supplied; parents are asked to pack lunch.
Offers multiple schedule formats, including half-day, school-day, and full-day options, and attendance choices of 2, 3, or 5 days per week.

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Roots & Wings Family Development Center

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Facilities and learning spaces

Meals and scheduling

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