Character
Focusing on character is at the heart of our curriculum. Through Character Essentials®, character education lessons, and activities, we provide a solid foundation for good citizenship and support strong social-emotional development.
We make sure your child gets the most out of every learning moment with our comprehensive Life Essentials® curriculum. Developed for a variety of learning styles, Life Essentials focuses on the developmental milestone-producing outcomes that prepare your child for life: Character, Confidence, Curiosity, Connection, Critical Thinking, and Creative Expression.
Our Curriculum
Our Curriculum
Developing Outcomes for Life
Our proprietary Life Essentials curriculum nurtures and encourages the following outcomes for your child:
Character
Focusing on character is at the heart of our curriculum. Through Character Essentials®, character education lessons, and activities, we provide a solid foundation for good citizenship and support strong social-emotional development.
Confidence
Building confidence helps children recognize their strengths, opportunities, and abilities to thrive.
Curiosity
Encouraging young minds to explore and inquire about the world around them sparks a desire and passion for children to become lifelong learners.
Connection
Fostering positive relationships with peers and adults helps children communicate and develop strong social skills within their community.
Critical Thinking
Developing strong problem-solving skills helps prepare children to navigate life. These fundamental skills allow children to apply higher-level thinking to analyze, understand, apply reasoning, and form conclusions.
Creative Expression
Giving children the opportunity to engage in the creative process helps them develop imagination and communicate their unique thoughts, ideas, and approaches.
Our Core Beliefs
Our Core Beliefs
Learning with Momentum
For over 40 years, Kiddie Academy® has continued to enhance our proprietary Life Essentials curriculum based on the following educational core beliefs.
Discovery
Educators build children’s confidence while they explore learning concepts through small and large group activities, independent exploration, and center-based learning.
Nurturing Environments
Our purposeful classroom environments are where each child feels a sense of belonging and engages with other children and adults in a nurturing and responsive setting.
Developmental Milestones
Measuring and communicating progress about your child’s key developmental milestones encompass all areas, such as cognitive, physical, language, and social-emotional.
Communication
Strong, healthy relationships between educators and our families support your child’s success. Responsiveness and open communication are key to forming a strong bond.
We know children learn in various ways and at their own pace. Kiddie Academy educators of [ACADEMY] are empowered to adapt Life Essentials lesson plans to meet the needs of each child while they maintain learning momentum.
Contact us to learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy stand out among educational child care providers. A member of our team will contact you.
Kiddie Academy of Pembroke-Virginia Beach