Caring for your babies is very important to our staff and one of the first goals is to get to know every child at our daycare in Coral Gables, and their original personalities. Babies are unique and special, and they are often at different developmental levels when they start with us. Some babies adapt quickly and some take time to adjust to the new experience of childcare. Babies usually start out bonding with one particular caregiver and then gradually, as they become more comfortable and secure, adapt to others.
Another goal of the Infant Groups is to provide for the basic needs of each baby in our care. This includes nurturing, feeding, sleeping, changing and playing. In addition, the staff spends time with each baby helping them to reach developmental milestones.
During the first year infant progress from bottle to Sippy cups, from infant seats to feeding chairs and from cribs to cots. Enrichment activities are planned on a weekly basis, and all children in the room participate in these activities as soon as they are old enough to do so.
1-2 years old
At ICS Coral Gables, we feel that the best gift life has to offer is the gift of children. We know that you, as parents, want what is best for your children, and so do we.
Our goal is to promote each child’s progress in all developmental areas by identifying and working with his/her unique strengths, interests, needs, and learning style. Our aim is to stimulate each child linguistically, physically, creatively, socially, cognitively, and academically in a loving and nurturing way.
We know that when children receive warm and responsive care, both at home and in school, their future development and ability to learn are greatly affected. It is very important to us that every single child at our school feels loved and appreciated.
At ICS Coral Gables, we are committed to working alongside with you to build a strong foundation for your child’s future that will prepare him/her for success later in life.
2-3 years old
At our preschool in Coral Gables, we have created a project based, integrated curriculum. Our school-wide curriculum is comprised of ten monthly units. Each monthly unit is divided into four subtopics in which the subject matter is presented to the children. Every month children engage in creating, a project, based on the unit topic and the classroom educational goals. At the end of the month, the project is exhibited. At ICS Coral Gables, we believe that children learn best through hands-on activities and therefore place a great deal of emphasis on creating meaningful experiences.
The ICS Coral Gables program is based on the philosophy that children learn best in a fun and playful environment which reflects the belief that children need a balance between child-initiated and teacher-facilitated activities daily.
VPK (Voluntary Prekindergarten)
Voluntary Prekindergarten or VPK gives children a jump start by preparing them for school and enhancing their pre-reading, pre-math, language and social skills. By developing the skills children need to become strong readers and students at an early age, children are more likely to be successful in school. VPK classrooms offer high-quality programs that include high literacy standards, developmentally appropriate curriculum, manageable class sizes, and qualified teachers.
The App will be our main communication source. This will keep you informed about your child daily routine – sleeping, feeding, changing diapers. Also, we will send pictures and videos as well as important information about the class and school.