The Kids Corner

Overview

The Kids Corner is a preschool and early childhood program that serves children from about 24 months through age six. The centre offers regular programs and events and accepts community volunteers to support activities and learning.

Approach and curriculum

Learning is organised around play-based activities that support multiple areas of development. The programme materials and classroom plans emphasise exploration, imagination and problem-solving at each child’s pace.

Physical development: Activities that build large‑motor skills (running, jumping, balancing, climbing) and fine‑motor control (cutting, puzzles, building, playdough).
Social and emotional skills: Opportunities to practice social interaction outside the family, build self‑esteem and foster caring behaviour.
Emotional goals: Encourages independent work, expression of feelings in acceptable ways, and chances for children to demonstrate learning to build confidence.
Cognitive development: Play used to rehearse life roles, investigate, solve problems and expand on existing knowledge.

Meals, licensing and behaviour policy

Breakfast, lunch and snacks are provided; meals are planned to follow the components described by the centre (lunch presented with five components and snack with two components). The programme is licensed and undergoes an annual inspection by a Department of Children and Family Services representative, with licences renewed on a three‑year cycle.

Classroom discipline is guided by three core rules (do not hurt yourself, do not hurt others physically or verbally, do not damage the environment). Staff use positive guidance and alternative activities to redirect behaviour and do not use shame or labeling.

Staff and qualifications

The team includes an owner, a director, lead teachers and support staff. Some staff members hold Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials and postsecondary coursework or degrees in early childhood education; experience and qualifications vary among team members.

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