Curriculum

Creative Curriculum

Nationally known for the forward-thinking, rigorously researched model, The Creative Curriculum has been trusted for decades by early childhood educators across the country. It focuses on providing responsive, intentional care while honoring and respecting the role that teachers and caregivers play in helping children develop secure attachments and gain confidence as learners.

Creative Curriculum incorporates the most current research and best practices to help children thrive and is based on 38 objectives for development and learning and supports children from birth through kindergarten. Creative Curriculum provides teachers with the content and tools needed to address the developmental domains of cognitive, social, emotional and physical development, as well as content learning in literacy, mathematics, science and technology, social studies and the arts.

Assessment Tool

In tandem with the curriculum, Helen R. Walton Children’s Enrichment Center uses a valid and reliable assessment tool called GOLD. This authentic, ongoing observational system for assessing children from birth through kindergarten. Teachers observe and collect facts, analyze the documentation they have collected and then respond by scaffolding children’s learning and planning instruction, evaluate each child’s progress quarterly, and summarize, plan for, and communicate children’s progress to families and others.

Professional Development

We are dedicated to empowering early childhood educators to thrive in their profession, enhancing children's experiences, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. Our educators receive ongoing training and support to implement best practices and stay updated on the latest educational strategies. Required training focuses on health and wellbeing, care, education, and assessment, as well as professional expectations.

Classroom Materials

High-quality resources and materials enhance our curriculum and create a rich learning environment for all age groups.

Family Engagement

Ready Rosie offers video modeling and research-based strategies to help families extend and reinforce learning at home, from infancy through pre-K.

Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled three times a year. Additionally, conferences may be scheduled any time throughout the year. At the conferences we summarize this information and share it with you at parent-teacher conferences.