{"id":460,"date":"2019-05-20T16:37:35","date_gmt":"2019-05-20T16:37:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thecalvaryacademy.org\/?page_id=460"},"modified":"2025-11-20T08:23:49","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T08:23:49","slug":"childcare","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thecalvaryacademy.org\/?page_id=460","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Calvary Academy Childcare &amp; Preschool, we are committed to providing a warm, nurturing and Christ-centered environment for your young child to flourish. Our foundational purpose is to partner with families in laying the groundwork for lifelong learning, spiritual growth, and joyful discovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mission<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mission of Calvary Academy states: <em>&#8220;Calvary Academy exists to equip students to develop a genuine relationship with Jesus Christ, and intellectually prepare them to live their lives with a Biblical perspective.<\/em>&#8220;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;In alignment with this mission, our early childhood program seeks to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Introduce children to the love of Jesus in ways appropriate to their age.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Foster curiosity, wonder and confidence through hands-on experiences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Prepare children to transition smoothly into more formal learning (preschool, PreK) while valuing each child\u2019s uniqueness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Engage families in meaningful partnership, supporting both home and school environments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Curriculum &amp; Learning Philosophy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our curriculum is designed to engage young children through exploration, play, and intentional learning experiences that respect their developmental stage. Through sensory-rich activities, cooperative play, language and literacy-rich environments, and faith-based moments woven naturally into each day, children build a solid foundation for future success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We believe that every child is a unique creation of God, with a distinct set of strengths and potential. Our learning philosophy emphasizes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Whole-child development<\/strong> \u2013 intellectual, spiritual, social, emotional, and physical growth each matter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Learning through relationships and experiences<\/strong> \u2013 children learn best when they feel safe, valued, and connected.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Faith integration<\/strong> \u2013 from the earliest age we weave Christian principles and values into the rhythm of the day, helping children develop heart as well as mind.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Prepared transitions<\/strong> \u2013 as children move from infants to toddlers, twos, preschool and PreK, we support each stage in scaffolding skills and encouraging independence in a developmentally appropriate way.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Choose Us<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you entrust your child to Calvary Academy Childcare &amp; Preschool, you choose a place where they are more than \u201cin care\u201d \u2014 they are engaged, valued and nurtured. From warm welcomes each morning to faith-filled songs, curiosity-driven projects, and play that builds competence and confidence, your child will thrive. We believe that strong early experiences lay the path for a lifelong love of learning and for living out God\u2019s call in their life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Calvary Academy Childcare &amp; Preschool, we are committed to providing a warm, nurturing and Christ-centered environment for your young child to flourish. 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