Creative Curriculum

At Lakeview Child Center, we introduce children to the joy of learning within a framework that places equal emphasis on intellectual curiosity and social responsibility. Young children acquire skills in a predictable sequence and thrive when learning at their own pace, according to their own temperament.

Creative Curriculum

Lakeview uses the Creative Curriculum to stimulate each child’s sense of exploration and discovery.

5 Components of the Creative Curriculum

How Children Develop and Learn
The Learning Environment
What Children Learn
The Teacher’s Role
The Family’s Role

The Creative Curriculum was introduced in 1978 and has evolved as we understand the value of helping teachers implement developmentally appropriate practices. With a firm foundation in research that addresses academic content, the curriculum holds programs accountable for demonstrating positive learning outcomes.

Offering a balance between applied general knowledge of child development and specific knowledge gained from relationships formed with each child and family, the Creative Curriculum weaves content learning into everyday experiences to ensure children’s success.

Our teachers prepare exciting, age-appropriate and individualized activities to help children develop a healthy self concept and a feeling of accomplishment. Classroom planning focuses on physical, cognitive, language and personal-social skills.

Through observation, we work to develop educational plans tailored to the needs of each child. The information gathered during observation is shared with families through progress reports and conferences.

5 Elements of Meaningful Play: To Develop Vital Life Skills

Freedom to make decisions and choose. This leads to understanding consequences, better decision making and creativity.

A motivation from within the child. Children see value in playing with others, so they begin to self-regulate and learn to control their own needs.

Ability to get lost in the moment. During play, children get so engaged that they are able to suspend reality and take risks. This leads them to try new ideas and investigate their surroundings.

Freedom to change directions. When things go wrong or don’t work out, children become flexible in their thinking and decision making. They begin to learn how to solve problems.

Enjoyment. Engaging in play is fun and this emotional connection adds to the experience.

What parents are saying

"Thank you for all the great memories and all the time invested in making our children wonderful kids."

– Jay R.

"Please share our appreciation with all your staff for being wonderful role models and, as Leigh always says, 'my favorite' teachers."

– Patti & Deb

"Lakeview's values so clearly mirror our values as parents. It is comforting knowing she is in an environment that supports what we teach at home."

– West Windsor Parent

"My son is in the infant room and we are really happy with the staff. The teachers are caring, attentive and thorough. They are wonderful with him and it puts our minds at east to know he is in good hands. We love them!"

– Hamilton Parent

"Like so many parents, I struggle with work-family balance. I am incredibly grateful to Lakeview for giving my family such a nurturing, wholesome and educational environment."

– Alyson

"It was ten years ago that we walked into Lakeview with our Christina in a child carrier. That day began a decade-long partnership between your office and our family."

– Helen

"Lucas has loved his school and gets excited every time we drive by. Lakeview has a terrific toddler team and Lucas was very fortunate to be in that classroom."

– Lisa

"Everyone exceeded my expectations! Thank you for providing such a warm, safe, educational and fun environment."

– Randa

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