Planes 'n Trains

Planes N Trains believes play-based learning is the most appropriate method of learning for children. Play is essential for all children s well-being and development. New concepts, improved skills and enhanced comprehension come to children though play. Children s senses help them experience the world around them, and their imaginations take them anywhere they want to go. Daily play will offer a variety of experiences to enhance your child s self-esteem and to enable your child to feel successful.

We focuses on the learning environment rather than content. It is appropriate for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, and preserves the special characteristics of a home-based environment. Our philosophy is that children should be allowed to grow at their own pace and to learning in ways that enable them to become confident in themselves as learners. The goals are to help children learn about themselves and the world around them and to encourage children to feel good about themselves and capable as learners. These mirror my own personal philosophy and goals.

Our program emphasizes a responsive relationship between provider and child. Although some of our daily activities are adult-directed, the majority of children s development occurs during free play. The child care environment plays an important role in children s learning. In addition, play reinforces skills and concepts, and allows for individual learning goals to be met. Since toys are the learning tools of children, the variety of toys available are selected to promote children s learning and development of language (books), large and small muscles (slides, puzzles, and blocks), creativity (artwork), imagination (dress-up), self-help skills (dressing self) and cultural awareness (books and toys).

Caring for young children is our chosen profession. We truly enjoy interacting, talking, teaching, and playing with each child, meeting their physical and emotional needs, helping them grow and develop. We take pride in a program that provides educational advantages within the nurturing atmosphere of our home.