Through all of the activities at “JUST KIDS!” Learning Development Center, the following characteristics are developed and strengthened in each child:

Feelings of belonging, love, self-respect and respect for others
Consideration for others in group activities
Creation of self-esteem and initiative
To foster the desire to learn

The children are introduced to a balanced program of interaction with friends in both teacher-directed and child-directed experiences.  The daily schedule includes free choice of time spent in the learning centers, group times for creative movement, music, storytelling, and dramatization.  Field trips are also part of the children's experiences for children ages 4-12 years.

The program we pursue is geared toward helping children develop habits of observation, questioning and listening.  It gives each child an awareness of one's own feelings and of one's right to express those feelings, sometimes channeling them into more appropriate means of expression.  The children learn they are free to make choices as long as they stay within the limits of consideration for other people and things.  Children are treasured for their uniqueness and individuality and are encouraged in self-expression.  Such an open-minded program prepares children to utilize their intellectual and creative abilities for future learning tasks.

Our program is child-centered and based upon the belief that play is the best way for children to learn.  Our approach is individualized to meet each child's needs and interests.  Each classroom is organized with centers for creative art, literature, science and pre-math, dramatic play, and cognitive and small motor development.  Those centers encourage reenactment of life's roles.  The environment is planned to stimulate imagination and creativity, socialization, and exploration and discovery, while challenging the use of muscles important to developing bodies.

Each child is provided the opportunity to express his or her ideas, dreams and aspirations; participate in large and small group activities; develop skills in the physical, social, cognitive and emotional area of growth.