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A PLACE FOR CHILDHOOD....COME & PLAY! Each child is a unique Child of God, with individual gifts, interests and abilities. At Faith, our programs recognize that children develop on their own individual schedules and are all smart in different ways. Our goal is to nurture each child's intellectual, physical, social and spiritual growth through part-... day enrichment programs. Faith PYC students expand their knowledge and understanding of the world and of themselves through interactive exploration and discovery. Our Christ-centered curriculum provides developmentally appropriate academics that include early learning skills in math, language, science, Bible, art, music and motor development. Language arts, science and early mathematical skills develop through meaningful conversations, productive play, hands-on nature study and art experiences. Children also learn through dramatic play experiences, children's literature, picture journals, group sharing times and music opportunities. Our curriculum model achieves the Goals and Standards for Young Children issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). Illinois Early Learning Standards Many of the ISBEs goals are derived from The Creative Curriculum for Early Childhood. For the research basis for The Creative Curriculum, see research . Over the years, the staff has implemented project based curriculum strategies, deriving curriculum from the interests of the children. This means that curriculum activities change from year to year and from group to group, while the goals and standards met remain the same. Please click here for more information about how The Creative Curriculum appropriately helps children to meet goals and standards. Our activities and educators make Faith PYC an inviting place for children to form a strong foundation for school readiness and Christian character. Upon leaving our school, children are better able to make appropriate choices and sound decisions and have developed emotional security, independence and a sense of worth through Gods ...Read More