About Us
Beginning Years Child Development Center provides quality child care to families with young children. Our primary goal is to meet the growing needs of children by providing developmentally appropriate, discovery-based classroom environments, which allow children to develop to their maximum potential.
Program Highlights
• Staffed by professionally trained, committed teachers
• High Student-Teacher ratios exceeding state requirements
• Small, family-centered program with a close community atmosphere
• Active Parent Board that works closely with Co-Directors
Program Highlights
• Staffed by professionally trained, committed teachers
• High Student-Teacher ratios exceeding state requirements
• Small, family-centered program with a close community atmosphere
• Active Parent Board that works closely with Co-Directors
Our Programs
Full-Day Infant Program
(ages 3 months to 15 months)
Program Philosophy
• Our infant program offers a high teacher to child ratio.
• Warm and nurturing environment.
• Teachers provide an individualized approach which encourages growth and fosters a love of learning.
• Play is an essential part of encouraging growth in all areas of development.
• Teachers work closely with families to understand an infants specific schedule and needs.
Schools
North Street: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
BY at MHS: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Our infant program offers a high teacher to child ratio.
• Warm and nurturing environment.
• Teachers provide an individualized approach which encourages growth and fosters a love of learning.
• Play is an essential part of encouraging growth in all areas of development.
• Teachers work closely with families to understand an infants specific schedule and needs.
Schools
North Street: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
BY at MHS: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Full-Day Toddler Program
(ages 15 months to 2 years 9 months)
Program Philosophy
• A toddler's natural curiosity to learn is enhanced through play in learning areas.
• Ample time is provided for children to play together as they build language and social problem-solving skills.
• Teachers assist toddlers in developing self-help, cognitive and fine and large motor skills.
• Individuality is respected and the program curriculum reflects interest level and individual development level.
• Teachers work closely with families as the child grows in the program.
Schools
North Street: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Extended Day 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Pleasant Street: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
BY at MHS: 7a.m. to 4 p.m.
• A toddler's natural curiosity to learn is enhanced through play in learning areas.
• Ample time is provided for children to play together as they build language and social problem-solving skills.
• Teachers assist toddlers in developing self-help, cognitive and fine and large motor skills.
• Individuality is respected and the program curriculum reflects interest level and individual development level.
• Teachers work closely with families as the child grows in the program.
Schools
North Street: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Extended Day 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Pleasant Street: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
BY at MHS: 7a.m. to 4 p.m.
Half-Day Preschool Program
(ages 2 years 9 months to 6 years)
Program Philosophy
• This program offers children an opportunity to learn through play in a small group setting.
• The curriculum allows a child to explore his or her own interests while mastering new skills in cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
• The teacher promotes social problem-solving skills with peers in order to build positive self-esteem and confidence.
Schools
Pleasant Street: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• This program offers children an opportunity to learn through play in a small group setting.
• The curriculum allows a child to explore his or her own interests while mastering new skills in cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
• The teacher promotes social problem-solving skills with peers in order to build positive self-esteem and confidence.
Schools
Pleasant Street: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Full-Day Preschool Program
(ages 2 years 9 months to 6 years)
Program Philosophy
• There are opportunities for children to play and work together at chosen activities.
• Teachers respond to children's interests by planning a curriculum that reflects child-generated ideas.
• Mixed age groups allow for peer modeling, building confidence and self-esteem, and foster a close-knit school community.
• Small group-structured activities are planned to facilitate the foundation for mathematical thinking and reading readiness.
Schools
North Street: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Extended Day 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Pleasant Street: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
BY at MHS: 7a.m. to 4 p.m.
• There are opportunities for children to play and work together at chosen activities.
• Teachers respond to children's interests by planning a curriculum that reflects child-generated ideas.
• Mixed age groups allow for peer modeling, building confidence and self-esteem, and foster a close-knit school community.
• Small group-structured activities are planned to facilitate the foundation for mathematical thinking and reading readiness.
Schools
North Street: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Extended Day 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Pleasant Street: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
BY at MHS: 7a.m. to 4 p.m.