Programs Offered
At Ridge Kids Academy, Inc. we use The Creative Curriculum The Creative Curriculum is a teacher-directed method with developmentally appropriate goals and objectives for our students. There are four main categories of interest; social/emotional, physical, cognitive, and language. The Creative Curriculum assists well-trained teachers in creating an environment for children that promotes active learning through play while encouraging children's language, cognitive learning, curiosity, persistence, creativity, problem-solving, and promotes independence. Teachers and children are active partners in the educational experience. Teachers work in partnership with parents and other family members to nurture children's education. Our educators provide information about the curriculum, discuss progress, and share ideas for extending classroom learning in the home.
For more information on The Creative Curriculum , please visit their website: https://teachingstrategies.com/product/the-creative-curriculum-for-preschool/
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Infant/Toddler
6 weeks - 2 years
Play
Imaginative Play
Art
"Play is the highest form of research"
-Albert Einstein
Things to bring that may be left at the center
• Diapers and wipes
• Bottle items (Can be labeled and sanitized at school, if desired)
• Complete change of clothing appropriate for the season
• Blanket and small pillow
All items should have your child’s name on them. Please note that staff may write child’s name on items, if needed.
Things not to bring
• Good clothes
• Toys (Except for one appropriate naptime)
• Valuables
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For more information about the Infant/Toddler Department:
Preschool
Ages 3-5
Imaginative Play
What You Need
Outdoor Play
Here For You
STEAM
"Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning."
-Fred Rogers
Things to bring that may be left at the center
• Diapers and wipes (if needed)
• Complete change of clothing appropriate for the season
• Blanket and small pillow
All items should have your child’s name on them. Please note that staff may write child’s name on items, if needed.
Things not to bring
• Good clothes
• Toys (Except for one appropriate naptime)
• Valuables
For more information about our Preschool Department:
School Age
Ages 5-12
We welcome children ages 5 - 12 years old during summer, before and after school. Through the before and after school program your child has the opportunity to expand their learning while being social with their peers. RKA covers morning care, until the bus takes your child to school, and afternoons from the end of school until 6pm. Summers are full of sensational activities and experiences they wont forget. In any given week, children in our programs might be exploring science, STEAM activities, art projects, group games, and even creating magic in our theater area. At RKA there is no time to be bored and friendship and laughter are guaranteed. Parents are kept informed of the daily activities and fieldtrips through our summer calendars on the ProCare app and in the calendars section of the website.
Imaginative Play
Outdoor Play
Art Lessons
Summer Care
Summers are full of a wide variety of age-appropriate, fun activities and experiences both onsite and at various locations. Parents are kept informed of the daily activities and fieldtrips through our summer calendars on the ProCare app and in the calendars section of the website.
Summer Care Activities