Message from the Director

At The Children’s House, we believe that every child thrives best in an atmosphere of care, trust, and respect. Our philosophy focuses on creating a safe and supportive environment that fosters individual growth, allowing each child to reach their fullest potential while developing friendships and a sense of community.

At the heart of our program is the belief that caring behavior and mutual respect are fundamental to personal development. We are committed to demonstrating these values in our interactions with the children, ensuring they feel valued and understood. This supportive environment helps children build confidence and develop a positive sense of self.

Experiential learning takes center stage at The Children’s House, with hands-on activities designed to enhance cognitive abilities through practical engagement. Lead teachers craft the curriculum based on the Minnesota Early Childhood Indicators of Progress for children aged birth to 8 years. Each classroom hosts a diverse array of daily activities, covering social and emotional development, language and literacy skills, creativity, cognitive growth, and physical motor skills.

We build on the knowledge and skills your children have already developed, providing opportunities to extend these abilities through carefully designed activities and experiences. Our curriculum supports each child’s unique learning journey, encouraging exploration, creativity, and critical thinking. We embrace the messiness and fun of learning throughout the day.

Children participate in morning and afternoon group sessions, where they enjoy stories, explore rotating themes, sing, play instruments, and interact in groups, fostering attentiveness and group cohesion.

Guided by our hands-on learning philosophy, much of the day is dedicated to exploration in both indoor and outdoor settings. Indoors, children engage in open play, artistic projects, writing activities, and imaginative play. Outdoors, they develop gross motor skills by climbing, riding scooters and bikes, and playing with musical instruments like xylophones and drums. They also enjoy tending to the garden, watching plants grow, and harvesting vegetables.

We are excited to partner with you in supporting your child’s growth and development. Together, we can create a dynamic and nurturing learning environment that lays a strong foundation for their future success.

Andria Swafford

Director of The Children's House