Academic Advantage
A Holistic Approach to Early Childhood Education
We believe, to our core, that the early stages of childhood require careful nurturing of the whole child – physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually.
The Full Circle Framework
Our Full Circle Curriculum focuses on
Language and Literacy
Early math concepts
Science exploration
Creative Expression
Physical Well-being
Community and Cultural Connection
Emotional Intelligence
Confidence in life skills
The Full-Circle Philosophy
We empower each child's unique development through a holistic, play-based curriculum grounded in research. Our dedicated teachers foster social-emotional skills, cognitive growth, and physical well-being, collaborating with families to create a supportive learning environment.
Play-Based Approach
Children learn through hands-on experiences and playful exploration. Our classrooms are filled with open-ended materials that encourage creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
We introduce early literacy and math concepts through fun and engaging activities that build a solid foundation for future academic success.
Literacy and Math Skills
Physical Wellbeing
Children learn about their bodies and how to nourish them with wholesome foods. We prioritize movement through ample indoor and outdoor play, while extracurricular activities further support gross motor development.
Character Development
We foster strong empathy and character in children by celebrating diversity and embracing a global perspective. Our curated collection of classroom literature featuring diverse characters and stories, encourages children to appreciate differences, understand various perspectives, and develop a sense of compassion and connection with the wider world.
Social-Emotional Development
We strive to create a warm, supportive, and inclusive environment where positive behavior and social-emotional development can flourish. Our Director of Behavioral Support leads the collaborative effort between our passionate educators, dedicated parents, and external experts to craft strategies and interventions that cater to the diverse needs of our children while cherishing the core values of respect, safety, and the joy of learning.
Daily Brain Builders
As early childhood educators, we understand the importance of routine and used this idea to develop the foundation of the Full Circle Curriculum. Each age group's catchy days of the week tag- lines, or "daily brain builders" provide a weekly structure for implementing hands-on, age- appropriate activities across all age groups.
Kindergarten Pathways
The Kindergarten Pathway Program is a branch of our curriculum, designed to support older prekindergarten students and their families in preparing for the transition to Kindergarten. Incorporating this separate curriculum, supports the needs of older students in a mixed-age classroom, thus mitigating behavior challenges due to developmentally inappropriate expectations while simultaneously reassuring families that their children are prepared for Kindergarten. Our Pathways Director acts as a bridge between teachers, parents, and administrators to ensure developmentally appropriate expectations and practices are at the forefront of the classroom experience and to support teachers and families as they navigate behavioral concerns.
“As a former teacher I can analyze lessons and I am constantly impressed with the education my kiddo receives. The teachers rotate and update the classroom depending on the theme so there's always something new on the walls. Not to mention the various pull out activities like cooking, nature, yoga, music, and jump bunch. My kiddo constantly comes home with new information to share and a bigger vocabulary.”
— Partick C. BFA Parent