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Our Teachers
Pastor Pamela Dixon, Program Director
Philosophy
Our programs are carefully planned to meet the needs of the children. Each Childcare classroom will include physical, cognitive (including math and science), language, literacy, communication, interpersonal skills and relationships, creative arts, dramatic play and construction according to the interest of the child(ren). These components of our daily routine provide a consistent, balanced experience for your child.
Location
Serving the Detroit, MI area
About our program
HTC follows the HighScope Curriculum® which emphasizes adult-child interaction, a carefully designed learning environment, and a plan-do-review process that strengthens initiative and self-reliance in children and young people. Teacher and students are active partners in shaping the educational experience.
All HTC classrooms, regular pay, tuition and grant-based of all ages, follow the HighScope Curriculum®.
Students learn about their environment and acquire social skills through organic discovery during self-directed play.
Observation and self exploration during play allows our students to learn how to learn and prepares them for elementary school and beyond.
Rhythm of the Day
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15-20 minutesGreeting Time - Greeting time provides a smooth transition from home to school. Teachers greet children, connect with parents, and read books in a cozy setting. The message board gives children and teachers a chance to share important information for the day. Parents often join us for this part of our day.
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10-15 minutesLarge Group Time- Children and teachers gather together to play games, tell and re-enact stories, sing songs, do finger plays, dance, play musical instruments or re-enact special events. This time is an opportunity for each child to participate in a large group, sharing ideas and learning from the ideas of others.
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10 minutesPlanning Time- In their small groups, children indicate what they choose to do during work time (typically what they will do first). Their teacher will try to understand children’s plans and often try to help children extend their plans.
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1 hourWork Time- Children carry out their initial and subsequent plans. Children can work with any of the materials in any of the interest areas. Teachers observe children and look for opportunities to enter into children’s activities to encourage their thinking, extend their play, and help them wrestle with problem solving situations.
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10 minutesCleanup- Children and teachers together return materials and equipment to their storage spaces and, when appropriate, put away or find display space for their personal creations.
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10 minutesRecall Time - Recall brings closure to the planning work time recall sequence. In their small group, children reflect on, talk about, and/or show what they have done at work time.
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20 minutesSnack- Children and teachers share nutritious food and interesting conversation together in a relaxed, family style manner.
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15-20 minutesSmall Group Time- Each teacher meets with their consistent small group of children to work with materials planned and introduced by the teacher. Although the teacher chooses and introduces the materials, each child has control over what he/she will do with them.
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45 minutesOutside Time- Children engage in vigorous, noisy outdoor play. Teachers participate in, and support, children’s play outdoors.
Admissions
Join the HTC Child Care Center community in three easy steps:
1. Explore our website
We’ve provided information about our philosophies and offerings to help you decide if our program may be right for your family.
2. Tour our program
Come see what makes HTC Child Care Center unique. If we are currently hosting tours, you can request or schedule a tour at the top of this page. If we are not currently hosting tours, you’ll see a “Request Info” button at the top of this page; if you submit your information using this button, we will notify you when we start host tours again in the future.
3. Submit an Enrollment Application
If you’re interested in enrolling, submit an application by selecting Apply to enroll. If this option if not available, you can message the program director. Please do not apply to enroll until you have set up a tour and visited the program.