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We follow a multimodal program that incorporates Play-Based, Thematic Curriculum, and Reggio Emilia philosophies. Our curriculum consists of daily circle time, storytime, music time, arts and crafts, language lessons, sensory and outdoor play.

Meaningful Beginnings utilizes different curriculum approaches to suit the uniqueness of each child.

Our curriculum goal is to recognize and build up each child’s developmental level as they use play in their everyday surroundings to investigate and acquire the skills and knowledge, they need to be competent and capable in the world. We build children who loves to learn.

These skills will carry on with your child as they progress through our courses. Our emergent curriculum is meant to foster your children’s decision making through positive reinforcement, trusting relationships, interaction with their peers, and an interactive learning environment.

Duckies

LITTLE EXPLORERS 0-18 MONTHS

Introduction to new tastes, dramatic play, dance/music time, arts/crafts, and extensive language development. Teacher to child ratio is 1:4.

DISCOVERERS 18-36 MONTHS

Preparation for preschool integrating STEM, language lessons, structured curriculum, all while having fun and being creative. Teacher to child ratio is 1:6.
Penguins
Kindergarten

PRESCHOOL & Transitional Kindergarten
3-6 Years

Preparation for school, structured schedule, curriculum, language lessons, and encourages independence. Teacher to child ratio is 1:12.

Curriculum

About Our Curriculum

Our daycare curriculum goal is to recognize and build up each child’s developmental level as they use play to investigate and acquire the skills and knowledge, they need to be competent and capable in the world. They will slowly get introduced to letters, numbers, colors, and shapes in their everyday surroundings.

These skills will carry on with your child as they progress through to our toddler class. Meaningful Beginnings is a great place for your child to get this foundation because of our thematic/play-based curriculum. Our play-based curriculum is meant to foster your children’s decision making through positive reinforcement, trusting relationships, interaction with their peers, and an interactive learning environment.

7:30AM – 8:30AM

Drop off, Hand washing, Diapers, Bottles

8:30AM – 9:00AM  

Circle time / Morning snack

9:00AM – 11:00AM

Naptime

11:00AM – 11:15AM 

Diapers, Hand washing

11:30AM – 12:00PM

Bottles/lunch

12:00PM – 2:00PM 

Music time, Story time, Sensory play, Outside Play (as weather permits)

2:00PM – 2:15PM 

Diapers, Hand washing

2:30PM – 4:00PM

Naptime (time may vary depending on the quality of the morning nap)

4:00PM – 4:30PM  

PM snack, Clean up, hand washing, Diapers

4:30PM – 5:30PM  

Diapers (as needed), clean up, preparation for pick up, free play

 

This schedule is a guideline for our days. Actual times and activities often vary in response to the children’s needs and interests.

7:30AM – 8:30AM Morning free play, Hand washing, Diapers 
8:30AM – 9:00AM   Morning snack
9:00AM – 9:30AM Circle Time, Arts & Crafts
9:30AM – 10:30AM Outside play as weather permits
10:30AM – 11:00AM       Science/Stem, or Large Motor/Small Motor activity
11:00AM – 11:15AM     Diapers, Hand washing
11:15AM – 11:30AM Clean Up, get ready for lunch
11:30AM – 12:00PM Lunchtime, Hand washing
12:00PM – 2:00PM Naptime 
2:30PM – 3:30PM Outside Play/ Free Play
3:30PM – 4:00PM Snack
4:00PM – 4:30PM   Clean up, hand washing, Diapers
4:30PM – 5:30PM       Diapers (as needed), clean up, preparation for pick up, free play
This schedule is a guideline for our days. Actual times and activities often vary in response to the children’s needs and interests.

7:30am – 8:40am

Morning Welcome Activities/Free Play

8:40am – 8:50am  

Clean Up

8:50am – 9:00am

Potty/ Wash Hands/ Take Off Masks

9:00am – 9:20am

Morning Snack

10:00am – 10:10am

Clean Up/ Wash Hands /Put on Masks

10:10am – 10:30am

Morning Circle 

10:30am – 11:15am

Morning Project Time

11:15am – 11:30am

Clean Up/Potty/Wash Hands 

11:30am – 12:00pm

Outside Recess (If weather permits)

12:00pm – 12:10pm 

Clean Up Yard & Transition Back Inside

12:10pm – 12:20pm     

Wash Hands & Set Up Lunch

12:20pm – 12:50pm     

Lunch

12:50pm  –  1:00pm

Clean Up Lunch/ Potty / Wash Hands

1:00pm – 3:00pm        

Nap/Rest/ Quiet Body Time until 2:45 & rest

quiet time reading until 3:00 pm

3:00pm – 3:20pm       

Wake Up/ Pack Up / Potty / Wash Hands 

3:20pm – 3:40pm       

Afternoon Snack Outside Time 

3:40pm – 3:50pm       

Clean Up Snack / Wash Hands & Put on Masks                                       

3:50pm – 4:20pm       

Potty / Wash Hands / Take Off Masks

3:20pm – 3:45pm 

Afternoon Snack

3:45pm – 4:00pm

Clean Up/Wash Hands & Put on Masks    

4:00pm – 4:20pm 

Outside Recess (If weather permits)

4:20pm – 4:30pm 

Clean Up Yard & Transition Back Inside 

4:30pm – 4:40pm

Potty / Wash Hands

4:40pm – 5:05pm 

Afternoon Free Play

5:10pm – 5:20pm 

Clean Up 

5:15pm – 5:30pm    

Departure Pick Up Time

5:30pm Prompt            

Classroom Closed 

* If the weather does not permit us to go outside to play. The children will participate in music and movement, rock climbing, yoga, stretching and calm breathing. 

These schedules are a guideline for our days. Actual times and activities often vary in response to the children’s needs and interests.

Emily Pham

Infant Teacher

My name is Emily and I am an infant teacher. My aim with this position is to learn how children develop as unique individuals and learn how to support their holistic growth. I am currently a student at San Francisco
State University majoring in Child and Adolescent Development. With this experience, I am hoping to get a sense on whether I want to continue to work in the classroom or if I want to learn the administrative side of education. The experience of working directly with children is gratifying and I wish to create a safe space for children to explore with all of their senses as they develop their own personalities. I hope to be able to help build a strong foundation so that the children can have the confidence and ability to express themselves.