Our staff is the heart of our program, and we take very seriously the matters of screening, hiring, developing, and supervising the excellent people who teach and care for your children. We are proud of the longevity and depth of experience of our staff.
The staff in each room includes:
One (1) Lead Teacher and One (1) Teacher: These are full-time employees with formal training in Early Childhood Education or a related field. All have earned at least one of the following: Child Development Associate Certificate, or an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree.
Teacher Assistant: These staff members generally work two or three days a week and are under the supervision of a Lead Teacher or Teacher.
Substitutes, Student Helpers and Volunteers: Under the direct supervision of a Lead Teacher or Teacher, these individuals bring everything from an extra pair of loving arms to unique, specialized skills into the classroom.
| Age Level | Age Range | Class Size | Ratio |
| Infant (Continuity of Care*) |
6 weeks to approx. 12 mos | Up to 8 children | 1 staff member for every 4 children |
| Infant (Traditional Room) |
6 weeks to 18 months | Up to 8 children | 1 staff member for every 4 children |
| Young Toddler (Continuity of Care*) |
Approx. 12-24 mos. | Up to 10 children | 1 staff member for every 4 children until the youngest child reaches 18 months of age |
| Older Toddler (Continuity of Care*) |
Approx. 24-36 mos. | Up to 12 children | Older Toddlers: Once all children reach 18 months of age, 1 staff member for every 5 children |
| Toddler (Traditional Room) |
18 mos. – 3 yrs. | Up to 12 children | 1 staff member for every 4 children until the youngest child reaches 18 months of age. Once all children reach 18 months of age, 1 staff member for every 5 children |
| Preschool (Continuity of Care*) |
3 and 4 yr. olds | Up to 18 children | 1 staff member for every 7 children |
| Preschool (Traditional Room) |
3 and 4 yr. olds | Up to 18 children | 1 staff member for every 7 children |
| Pre-Kindergarten (Continuity of Care*) |
Older 4 yr. olds through 5 yr. olds ready to enter kindergarten the following fall | Up to 21 children | 1 staff member for every 8 children |
| Pre-Kindergarten (Traditional Room) |
Older 4 yr. olds through 5 yr. olds ready to enter kindergarten the following fall | Up to 21 children | 1 staff member for every 8 children |
*Continuity of Care
Continuity of care enables children to stay with the same classmates and primary caregivers year after year, from the time they enter the Center through Preschool. Many parents find that this consistency over time gives their children a sense of comfort and stability as they form bonds with friends and caregivers who become like an extension of their family.
For their final Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) year, children move to a new classroom and learn how to make new friends within the context of a safe, familiar environment. This process helps children to transition successfully to Kindergarten.