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Learn About Our Program
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Our Schedule
We stick to a rigorous schedule as we know routine is key to the development of children. Our schedule consists of washing hands, breakfast, reading, music, circle time, arts & crafts, outdoor play, and more. Exact details can be discussed in our interview.
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Our Curriculum
Our curriculum is inspired by the timeless tales and rhymes of Mother Goose. Through engaging storytelling, music, and playful activities, children explore foundational literacy skills, enhance their vocabulary, and develop critical thinking.
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Nutritious Meals
We believe that healthy meals are vital for a child’s growth and development. That’s why we proudly offer home-cooked, traditional meals made from whole, organic, and natural ingredients.
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Monthly Newsletters
Every month we create a newsletter showcasing our hands-on learning approach that encourages curiosity and social interaction overall promoting emotional and physical development. Sign up to receive these at the bottom of our site!
What is Maryland Excels? Why is it important?
Maryland EXCELS is a voluntary program that helps childcare providers meet specific quality standards. This ensures that your children are in a nurturing environment that supports their development.
Participating in Maryland EXCELS means that Maria-Luz Family Childcare is committed to providing high-quality early childhood education and care.
Here’s what it means for you as a family here:
Regular Developmental Assessments: We conduct regular developmental assessments using standardized tools. These assessments help us gauge children's progress in areas such as language, motor skills, and social-emotional development. By consistently evaluating their growth, we can tailor our activities to meet their individual needs.
Professional Development Workshops: Staff attends workshops on topics like child development, behavior management, or health and nutrition. For example, when staff learn new techniques for encouraging positive behavior, they apply it in their daily interactions with the children.
Family Communication: Maria-Luz Family Childcare puts out regular newsletters to keep families informed about their child's progress and ways to support learning at home.
Outdoor Learning: Our program emphasizes outdoor play and nature exploration. Children participate in gardening activities, learn about local wildlife, and enjoy structured playtime in nearby parks, which promotes physical health and environmental awareness.
Celebration of Milestones: Our program recognizes developmental milestones, such as birthdays and learning achievements, with special events. This acknowledgment helps build a sense of belonging and community among families.
The Seven Domains
The Seven Domains are the key areas we use to asses how your child is excelling.
Physical Development includes outdoor play, activities promoting fine and gross motor skills, running, jumping, and obstacle courses.
Cognitive Development includes learning games, puzzles, and hands-on activities can stimulate problem-solving and critical thinking.
Language Development includes reading sessions, storytelling, and group discussions, encouraging children to express themselves.
Social-Emotional Development includes promoting sharing, role-playing, culture learning, group dynamics, constant communication.
Creative Development includes dramatic play, arts and crafts, singing, music, building blocks, creative cooking, and puppet shows.
Cultural Development includes activities surrounding a theme, food, and diversity conversations.
Self-Help Development includes being little helpers, assisting with clean-up, meal-prep, setting the table for meals, fostering a sense of autonomy.
