Program Philosophy & Goals
Program Philosophy
The Child Development Programs are dedicated to providing quality early education experiences that engage parents in the growth and development of their children to support school readiness and lifelong success.
Our sites are rated by High 5 for Quality (H5Q) El Dorado County’s quality rating and improvement system (QRIS) for licensed early care and education providers. This rating is based upon well-defined, high quality standards and offers support and incentives to assist providers in reaching higher levels of quality. To obtain the current ratings for each of our sites contact Cataylst at (530) 676-0707.
Program Goals
- Approaches to Learning: Encourages initiative, curiosity, creativity, and self-regulation. Supporting children's ability to acquire knowledge, learn new skills, and achieve goals.
- Social-Emotional Development: Develops independence and relationships that support a positive self-concept and the ability to express, recognize, and manage their own emotions.
- Cognition: Develops the skills needed for reasoning, memory, problem solving, and thinking through individualized developmentally appropriate activities.
- Language and Literacy: Provides opportunities for written and oral expression. Children with strong language skills are prepared to be successful learners in school.
- Perceptual, Motor & Physical Development: Promotes the development of large and small muscles for maximum integration of sensorial and motor experiences.
- Parent, School, & Community Involvement: Builds partnerships among families, schools, and communities that create seamless and strong alliances to enhance each child's development and promote family self-reliance.
- Pregnancy Education: Pregnant women will understand developmental stages of pregnancy and prepare for a healthy pregnancy and birth experience.
School Readiness
The EDCOE Child Development Program has established School Readiness Goals that meet expectations for children ages birth to three and three to five.
- Parents can be assured that their child will be provided a curriculum to be ready for kindergarten at the completion of our program.
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Each child will have a foundation in literacy, math, science, social studies, the arts, and technology.
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We educate children to express themselves, wait their turn, share, and get along with friends.
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There is an emphasis to support building life-long critical thinking skills, foster confidence, and encourage every type of learner to gain skills.