Our Curriculum

Children learn through play and interaction. PCCC offers many opportunities for students to explore, create, and discover the exciting world around them. We encourage learning by:

• Assigning children to age-appropriate classrooms with the same teachers throughout the year, assuring consistency and a low teacher-to-child ratio.
• Providing age-appropriate materials, supplies and activities that challenge young minds.
• Providing child-size fixtures and furnishings that encourage independence and success.
• Implementing weekly themes and daily activities that help children make connections and see relationships. 
• Providing a daily schedule that teaches children organization, reliability and trust.
• Implementing individual, small group and whole group class activities that allow children to interact in a variety of settings.
• Using music, dance,  and art for the imagination.
• Providing daily outside physical activity, whether playing on the courtyard playgrounds, in our "Roots & Shoots" Garden, or on our winding nature trail.

We focus on learning development, not just child care.

We divide our 5 learning rooms by age and your child's ongoing developmental level.  Teachers are empowered to create learning activities that focus on children's interests and abilities.  Our teacher-to-child ratio ranges from 1:4 to 1:10 depending on the age group.

Infants: child care for infants 6 weeks through 12 months with emphasis on an environment that caters to each child’s individual needs.

Toddlers: child care for toddlers 12 months through 2 years old with emphasis on exploration, manipulation, and language.

Preschool: full-day preschool for 3 to 5 year-olds with more emphasis on academic skills and Kindergarten readiness.

Before and After Care: before and after school care during the school year for kindergarten students through age twelve.

Summer Programs: full-day week-by-week summer camp program for elementary students  through age twelve. Two weekly field trips per week throughout the summer. 

Drop Off Care: available for pre-registered parents as space allows. Care also available for snow days, teacher workdays, and school holidays.  Call ahead to schedule.