horizon child development - centreville
Horizon Child Development, Centreville, our newest child care location, opened in 2024.
At HORIZON CHILD DEVELOPMENT, School for Early Learning, we believe that learning should be fun! Our approach to early childhood education promotes creativity, curiosity, and exploration in a setting that is safe and loving where children can flourish in mind, body and spirit.
Our state-of-the-art childcare facilities are designed to provide a comfortable and stimulating atmosphere for children six weeks to twelve years old that includes early childhood development programs . Our experienced and dedicated teachers create a supportive and nurturing environment while providing individual attention and support to each child, helping them to reach their full potential.
We offer a variety of programs for your child's needs including full-time and part-time care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers as well as before and after-school programs and summer camp
for children ages five to twelve.
Our classrooms are furnished with age-appropriate toys, books, games and hands on activities. Children will enjoy our large outdoor play areas in a beautiful natural setting. Our nutritious meal program includes breakfast, hot lunch, afternoon snack and a to go snack at the end of the day.
Programs
Infant and Toddler
Horizon Child Development uses a primary care system in our infant classroom that allows your child to have the same caregiver each day. This familiarity helps to nurture and develop a sense of trust that is essential for
healthy growth and development.
Our designated toddler classroom provides your child with early language development using an interactive reading system that introduces the whole language approach, including the program "Your Baby Can Read". This system uses combinations of sight and sound allowing your child to learn naturally, in a setting of smiles and laughter with fun-filled activities using this multi-sensory technique.
Horizon Child Development believes that children learn best through play, which is why we provide a wide variety of activities that encourage creativity and imagination. Our play areas are designed to be both safe and stimulating, so your child can explore and discover in a
fun and secure environment.
Two Year Old
Our two-year old classroom provides a more advanced and structed learning environment with lesson plans designed to engage children in language arts, discovery science, early math skills, art, music, dance and fine and gross motor skills.
Your child will begin the "Theme of the Month" program that encourages language development and curiosity. Daily activities include Things I Can Do, My Neighborhood, The Seasons of the Year, and Circle Time. ABC's, colors, numbers, shapes, days of the week and vocabulary are strengthened through nursery rhymes, songs and the introduction of basic Spanish words.
Community skills are encouraged and developed through sharing and taking turns, leaning to using our words to solve problems, and developing self-calming skills. Learning to drink from a regular cup and potty-training are started and encouraged daily. A Daily Child Report is provided, summarizing your child’s day and activities.
Preschool
Our Preschool Program is a year-round
developmental program for children three years old.
We believe that learning should be fun and engage your child's curiosity and creativity with the FunShine Express® curriculum. This exciting curriculum is based on the latest research in early childhood education, so you can be sure that your child is getting the best possible start in life.
Classroom learning centers are inviting and challenging with age-appropriate lesson plans that build a foundation of knowledge in emotional, social, and cognitive skills as well as the subjects of math, language arts, science, history, geography, practical life, art and music.
Community skills continue to develop through group interactions, sharing and taking turns, leaning to use our words to solve problems, and developing self-calming skills.
Children are provided opportunities each day to select free choice activities and enjoy outdoor play time
in our fun and secure play areas.
Junior Kindergarten
Our Junior Kindergarten program welcomes
children ages four and five years old.
This year-round age-related program will provide your child with a positive, nurturing and stimulating environment
to learn through discovery and play while preparing emotionally, socially and academically
for the transition to kindergarten.
The FunShine Express® curriculum provides children with a wide variety of activities that encourage creativity and imagination. Children learn and grow with inspiring educational activities including art, science,
reading readiness, math concepts, social studies,
geography, language arts, and practical life skills. Lesson plans build a foundation of knowledge in emotional,
social, and cognitive skills.
Children are provided opportunities each day to select free choice activities and enjoy outdoor play time in our
fun and secure play areas.
A weekly take home project is provided that is designed for you and your child to discuss and enjoy together.
Horizon Child Development - 14001 Braddock Road - centreville VA
