EACH DAY, EACH CHILD WILL GROW
Welcome to the Rock Academy Early Education Center. Just as Jesus valued and put a high priority on children, we do too! Through the many years of working with children and families, it has become clear to me that “In the Heart of a Child, One Moment ... Can Last Forever” - Wess Stafford I am truly grateful for the Lord’s leading and the plethora of opportunities He has provided to interact with young children. In the 35+ years of working in the field of Early Education, I have been richly blessed to come alongside more than 4,000 children. My passion is to communicate how “fearfully and wonderfully” God has created them, to be one of their biggest cheerleaders and give them the confidence to try new experiences. It is not uncommon to find me playing my autoharp and singing with the children, praying with children, letting them know how much Jesus loves them, or just giving hugs and affirmation. “I have become convinced that if God stands a child before you, for even just a minute, it is a divine appointment.” - Wess Stafford Everywhere we look we see glimpses of God. Spiritual development is our foundation and is interwoven into everything we do. Here at the Rock we want to introduce children to the loving God who created them, built a world for them and wants to be part of their everyday life. A typical day for us at the Rock Academy Early Education Center involves enthusiastic learning, laughter, demonstrating love, limitless energy, developing friendships, joyful spirits, captivating exploration, building upon prior knowledge, and respecting one another. We are here to: • Create environments that are “safe and nurturing” • Create environments where children are “ecstatic” to learn about the world God created for them • Create environments where they “know” how special they are and how much Jesus loves them • Create environments where children are “delighted” to learn and connect with others • Create partnerships with parents and “support” the role God has given them • Create environments where those in the field of EE are “equipped and trained” to carry out the work required Blessed to serve the Lord, children, and families,
Cindy Meir The Rock Academy Early Education Director
SCHOOL INFORMATION: THE ROCK ACADEMY EARLY EDUCATION CENTER 2277 ROSECRANS STREET | SAN DIEGO, CA 92106
We are a “full day, year round, early education center” that intentionally plans and provides spiritual
and
educational
opportunities
for
children to grow and mature.
P: (619)764.5205 | F: (619)764.5201 DIRECTOR | Cindy Meier | cindy.meier@sdrock.com
We are a state licensed center. Community Care Licensing: Facility #: 376700689 / 376700350
HOURS OF OPERATION Our center is open year round, Monday through Friday from
We are a locked facility; access to children is through
6:30am – 6:00pm.
scanned security doors, screened employees and a 24
INFANT CARE: 7:30am – 5:30pm
hour monitored surveillance system.
TODDLER CARE: 7:00am – 6:00pm PRESCHOOL / PRE-K / JR-K CARE: 6:30am - 6:00pm The maximum hours your child may be cared for per day is 10 .
MEMBERS OF ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS INTERNATIONAL
VISION STATEMENT EACH DAY, EACH CHILD WILL GROW a little bit more........
MISSION STATEMENT The Rock Academy Early Education Center exists to partner with families to provide a nurturing, Christ-centered, safe environment where EACH DAY. EACH CHILD WILL GROW a little bit more........
GROW in their love and understanding of God. GROW in their knowledge and view learning as exciting. GROW in their readiness skills and reach their potential. GROW in their connections with others.
TO BE IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE MISSION OF THE ROCK CHURCH
SAVE, EQUIP, SEND THE ROCK ACADEMY EARLY EDUCATION CENTER DESIRES TO PROMOTE IN OUR CENTER: SAVE: provide opportunities for our children to learn who God is and lead them to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
GROW in their development of character traits. GROW in their desire to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. GROW in their lifelong service and obedience to God.
EQUIP: provide opportunities for our children to grow in their faith and live a life that is obedient and pleasing to the Lord. SEND: provide opportunities for our children to share their faith and become servants of the Lord.
PHILOSOPHY The Rock Academy Early Education Center believes that children are a gift from the Lord and agrees that the early years of a child’s growth and development are fundamental in establishing a foundation to build upon for future learning and future success. “Children are a gift from the Lord.” Psalms 127:3
FOUNDATIONAL PHILOSOPHY •
Partner with parents
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Celebrate, support, and affirm children
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Intentional, spiritual, social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth
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Honor God created developmental growth
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Honor each child God created
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Facilitate children becoming self-directed, confident and independent
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God is the center and is integrated in all learning. “He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.” Colossians 1:17
Respect each child’s own rate and style of learning •
God desires us to gain knowledge and ultimately accept Jesus Christ as our Savior. “For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is a gift
BIBLICAL PHILOSOPHY Our philosophy is founded and built upon these principles: •
from God.” Ephesians 2:8 •
and learning. “Guide me in your truth and teach me…..”
God created all things. “In the beginning God created the
Psalm 25:5
heavens and the earth…” Genesis 1:1 •
God revealed Himself to us through the written Word, the
God’s word, the Bible is our guidebook for everyday living
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God’s biblical principles and practices are interwoven
Bible, the living Word, Jesus Christ, and through His creation.
throughout
the
day,
whether
it
be
snack
time,
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God,
playground time, learning time, Bible time, or circle time.
and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning.
“Little children, let us not love in word or talk, but in deed
Through Him all things were made.” John 1:1-3
and in truth.” 1 John 3:18
ENVIRONMENT PHILOSOPHY
STAFF PHILOSOPHY
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Christ-centered environment
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Called by the Lord to work with young children
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Ample opportunities for growth in all developmental areas
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Lead by example
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Age-appropriate social interactions, problem solving, and critical thinking
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Understand that children are impressionable
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Cultivate skills and attitudes that contribute and lead to success in life
Come alongside children to become all God created them to be
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Create and facilitate environments that build security and trust
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Foster children’s confidence, independence, encouragement and enthusiasm
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Acknowledge strengths and facilitate individual growth
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Continue learning the field of Early Education
CURRICULUM PHILOSOPHY •
Intentionally developed
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Sequential expected student outcomes
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Developmentally appropriate activities and experiences
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Sound biblical principles
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Opportunities to achieve optimum development
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Balance of hands-on, self-directed and teacher directed activities
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“These commandments that I give to you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.”
Deuteronomy 6:6-7
Research based and aligns with: o
California’s Infant and Toddler Learning Foundations
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California’s Preschool Learning Foundations
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California’s Desired Results Developmental Profile
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ACSI Accreditation Standards
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California’s Kindergarten Standards
Incorporates nine areas of learning: o
Spiritual
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Social
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Emotional
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Language and Literacy
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Math
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Creative Arts
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Science
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Physical: fine motor and gross motor
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Health
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Children learn best in a play-based environment.
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Readiness skills are taught through a balance of hands-on, self-directed and teacher directed activities
PARENT PHILOSOPHY •
Extension of the home and come alongside parents
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Effective communication
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“Train and educate” on behalf of parents, not in place of them
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Strong partnership and connectedness between staff and families
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Resources to support parents with early education topics
DAILY SCHEDULE
Variations in classroom schedules will be determined to meet the needs of the age group.
6:30 – 8:30
Morning Care Inside Activity Time / Playground Time
8:30 – 8:45
Prepare for Transition to Classrooms Snack / Bathroom Time
8:45 – 11:45
Infant / Toddler / Preschool Learning Time Free Choice Learning Centers Bible Time / Circle Time / Playground Language / Literacy / Music / Movement Skill Time: Math / Writing / Fine Motor Skills Activity Time
11:45 – 12:30
Lunch / Bathroom / Prepare for Nap
12:30 – 2:30
Nap / Rest Time
2:30 – 2:45
Getting Up / Nap Items Away
2:45 – 3:00
Snack
3:00 – 4:15
Afternoon Enrichment Literature Books / Reading Stories / Music Free Art / Manipulative / Science / Cooking
4:15 – 6:00
End Of Day Care Activity Time / Playground Time
SIGN UP TODAY ! Learn more about enrolling a child in the loving and learning environment of the Rock Academy Early Education Center. For information, or to start the enrollment process: • Visit us online at: www.rockacademy.org • Call us at: 619.764.5205 • Email us at: earlyeducation@sdrock.com
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