Our Story
Elizabeth’s Daycare and Preschool Center is a family-owned and operated business that provides quality childcare services.
We started as a licensed home childcare facility in East Arlington, MA, in October 2006. Due to the high demand for our services, we expanded to two other family child care in Arlington Heights in 2016 after a waiting list of over 22 families in one year. We understand that there is an increasing need for quality childcare in the Arlington area, which is growing rapidly.
What Makes Us the Best Choice?
Outdoor Play
Children can enjoy outdoor playtime in a large, fenced-in yard with a variety of outdoor toys. Additionally, walks around the neighborhood in a stroller or wagon are taken.
Age-Appropriate Curriculum
We offer a comprehensive, research-based, age-appropriate, learn-through-guided play bilingual curriculum that is taught daily. Our lesson plans and daily activities for the children cover cognitive, language, physical, social-emotional, and adaptive/self-care learning domains.
Open When You Need Us!
Our childcare facility is open for 10 hours every weekday, from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, which is much longer than most family child care providers. We offer year-round childcare with a planned program calendar.
Healthy Food Included In Package Option
Our childcare facility offers healthy and all-natural foods and drinks, including trained kitchen staff with a Serve safe certificate. Breakfast, lunch, and PM snack are included in the option package.
How Old Is Your Child?
Philosophy
We have developed a blended approach that incorporates play-based learning to foster the overall development of children. Our curriculum is based on an emergent approach, where children are gradually introduced to elements and best practices
from progressive curriculums such as Reggio Emilia and Pedagogy of Play. We encourage self-directed play, which helps children to develop decision-making and planning skills. Our curriculum is co-constructed with the children, and their interests guide our topics of investigation.At our center, we believe in creating a loving and supportive community. We are committed to being engaged and involved in the child’s everyday learning, and we strive to provide a welcoming, nurturing, and enriching environment where children can live, grow, play, discover, develop, dream, and learn.We created a blended approach rooted in play to nurture the whole child. Beginning with an emergent curriculum, children are gradually exposed to components and best practices from progressive curriculums like Reggio Emilia, and Pedagogy of Play. We encourage self-directed play to give children the opportunity to hone decision-making and planning skills. Curriculum is co-constructed with the children and their emergent ideas and interests guide our topics of investigation. We believe in building a loving and supporting community. We are committed to be engaged and involved in the child’s everyday learning where they can enjoy a welcoming, loving, and rich environment in which children can live, grow, play, discover, develop, dream, and learn.
Mission
Our aim is to equip your children with the skills to communicate effectively with people from diverse cultures, backgrounds and countries, providing them with broader educational, professional and social opportunities throughout their lives.
Pedagogy and Approach
Our school provides a unique combination of challenging academics, emotional support, and creative stimulation that lays a solid foundation for our students’ future. We incorporate daily practices to develop practical life skills and sensorial activities.
Our hands-on, project-based approach engages children in interactive ways to connect with the Spanish narrative. This includes science experiments, gardening, cooking, arts, and crafts. We follow the Reggio Emilia philosophy, which values child-led learning and team communication. Our environment serves as the “Third Teacher,” allowing children to express themselves through “drawings, sculpting, dramatic play, writing, and painting” and learn through “The Hundred languages.” We document each child’s journey through pictures, videos, and portfolios. We also prioritize global and community awareness and cultural sensitivity, celebrating diversity, heritage, and differences. Our small ratio allows us to provide individualized support for each child’s emotional, physical, and cognitive needs.