Childcare Virginia Beach

• Infant Care Curriculum (0-1 Years)

  Our Infant Care Curriculum is designed to provide gentle, individualized care that promotes early development while offering a secure environment for babies ages 0-1. Our approach emphasizes responsive caregiving, sensory exploration, and the creation of strong bonds.

  • Personalized Daily Schedule: Each infant follows an individualized schedule that aligns with their unique feeding, sleeping, and activity needs. This ensures babies receive the right balance of rest and stimulation.
  • Sensory Exploration Activities: Activities like tummy time, soft toys, and sensory play (textures, sounds, gentle lights) encourage physical and cognitive growth, supporting the early stages of motor skill and sensory development.
  • Language and Social Development: Caregivers engage infants with soothing sounds, songs, and gentle conversation to foster early language awareness and social bonding.
  • Parent Communication: Daily reports keep parents informed of feeding, diapering, and activity times, ensuring clear communication about their baby’s day and progress.

  Our infant program prioritizes safety, comfort, and individualized attention, helping babies build trust and develop in a calm, nurturing setting.

• Toddler Care Curriculum (1-3 Years)

  Our Toddler Care Curriculum is structured to support independence, social skills, and hands-on learning for children ages 1-3. We encourage curiosity, exploration, and interactive play to foster cognitive, social, and emotional growth.

  • Daily Routines and Structure: Toddlers thrive on routine, and our daily schedule includes group activities, storytime, physical play, and rest. This balance helps children feel secure and engaged throughout the day.
  • Motor Skills and Physical Play: Activities like climbing, jumping, and dancing develop gross motor skills, while arts and crafts projects enhance fine motor abilities, preparing toddlers for more complex tasks.
  • Language and Communication: Through songs, simple stories, and guided group discussions, we encourage language development, vocabulary building, and early conversation skills.
  • Social Skills and Cooperation: Toddlers learn valuable social skills like sharing, taking turns, and working together through group activities, fostering empathy and cooperation.
  • Creative Expression: We provide opportunities for creativity through art, music, and dramatic play, allowing toddlers to express themselves and explore their growing imaginations.

  This curriculum supports the toddler’s journey toward independence, encouraging them to explore, communicate, and engage with the world around them in a safe and structured environment.

• Preschool Prep Curriculum (3-5 Years)

  Our Preschool Prep Curriculum is designed to prepare children ages 3-5 for kindergarten by building foundational skills in literacy, math, science, and social studies, all within an interactive, play-based approach to learning.

  • Literacy and Language Development: Through alphabet games, storytelling, and early reading activities, children begin recognizing letters, developing phonics skills, and expanding their vocabulary.
  • Math and Science Exploration: We introduce basic math concepts like counting, shapes, and patterns, along with simple science experiments and nature exploration to spark curiosity and critical thinking.
  • Social and Emotional Learning: Preschoolers engage in activities that teach cooperation, conflict resolution, and emotional awareness, preparing them for successful interactions in school settings.
  • Creative Arts and Expression: Art, music, and drama are integrated into our curriculum, allowing children to express themselves, use their imagination, and gain confidence in their creative abilities.
  • Physical Development: Both fine and gross motor skills are strengthened through outdoor play, obstacle courses, and coordinated group games, ensuring children build the physical skills needed for school readiness.

  With a focus on building confidence, curiosity, and foundational skills, our Preschool Prep Curriculum equips children with the tools they need for a successful start to their school journey.

We understand the importance of a nurturing, family-like environment during the early years of a child’s development. Our home  based daycare in Virginia Beach offers a cozy, welcoming setting where young children feel comfortable and secure, making it an ideal space for growth, learning, and socialization. With a well-rounded curriculum that blends structured activities with play and exploration, we help children develop a love for learning while building essential skills. Through enriching experiences and personalized attention, Mrs. Acela’s in-home daycare prepares children for future success, supporting their social, emotional, and cognitive development in a warm, home-centered environment.