Latest News  Updated 1/9/12
1.17.12
Little Treasures Learning Center Winter Magic Show

1.13.12
Little Treasures Learning Center Winter Session of Zumbatomic Begins (10 week session)

Zumbatomic is a high energy fitness program packed with specially choreographed, kid friendly routines with music kids love.  It can increase self-confidence and enhance coordination. Each class is 30 minutes with 1 trained instructor. Enrolled children 2 1/2 and older are eligible. Registration forms can be found outside the office.

1.11.12
Little Treasures Learning Center Art Class with Ms. Bea Begins (10 week session)

This 45 minute drawing class is offered to pre-K 4 students and older.  Enrolled children will learn technical skills of drawing and gain fine motor and handwriting skills. In addition, the children will learn to follow directions and stay on task.  Registration forms can be found outside the office

1.10.12
Little Treasures Learning Center Winter Session of Jump Bunch Begins (10 week session)

In this Fitness program children are introduced to a new sport each week.  Each class is 30 minutes with 1 trained instructor. This class builds confidence and self esteem through age appropriate activities.  This class is for children 2 1/2 years old and up. Registration forms can be found outside the office.

1.9.12
Little Treasures Learning Center Winter Session of Yogarate/Karate Begins (9 week session)

Shua Life skills offers a unique program. Through Karate the children will learn life skills such as confidence, respect, self-control and team work.  In Yogarate the children will also work on developing a fit mind and body.  Each class is 30 minutes with 1 trained instructor.  This class is for enrolled children age 2 1/2 and up. Registration forms can be found outside the office.

1.5.12
Little Treasures Learning Center Winter Session of Fun Bus Begins (11 week session)

The Fun Bus is a full sized school bus which is equipped with kids gymnastics equipment providing your child with FITNESS FUN.  The 30 minute classes bring an interactive fun approach to improving gross motor and social skills, coordination and self esteem. 2 trained instructors provide a fun filled experience. This class is for enrolled children 2 1/2 years old and up. Registration forms can be found outside the office.

12.30.11 & 1.2.12
Little Treasures Learning Center Closed in Observance of New Year


12.23.11 & 12.26.11
Little Treasures Learning Center Closed in Observance of Christmas Holiday

12.22.11
Little Treasures Learning Center Classroom Holiday Parties

12.15.11
Little Treasures Learning Center Santa Visit

12.3.11
Little Treasures Learning Center Parent's Night Out & Summer Camp Reunion Party

Parent's night out is held monthly on a Saturday.  Parent's can enjoy a night out shopping or going to the movies while their children are cared for by our staff. The children who sign up can enjoy pizza, a movie and a craft.  It is from 5-11 pm. The fee is $40 per child.  Parents can sign up on the Parent's Association Board.














Programs
Little Treasures Learning Center Serving Edison, South Plainfield & Metuchen
... Where kids come first!

  Caring for children age 6 weeks through 6 years.
Young Infant (6 weeks – 12 months) ratio 3:1

Little Treasures’ infant teachers are professionals who love working with the littlest Treasures. Your infant takes a lead roll in this program. Our infant questionnaire, filled out by mom or dad, gives our staff information about your infant’s feeding and sleep schedules as well as his likes and dislikes.

A primary caregiver will adapt to your infants schedule to keep him well rested, nurtured and loved. Throughout the day your infant’s primary caregiver will provide opportunities to develop your child’s skills.


Mobile Infants (12 months – 17 months) ratio 3:1

At this later stage of infancy, babies are very mobile crawling and walking, climbing over and under, putting things in and out of containers and making new sounds and beginning words. It’s a fascination age and our lead teacher is focused on your child’s developmental needs at this crucial stage.

There is a basic schedule that is followed which provides your busy infants with the proper nutrition, rest, language, sensory and physical activities that they need to develop. Basic sign language is used to introduce new words and facilitate their language development.

Nursery (18 months – 27 months) ratio 5:1

These are busy times for our toddlers. Not only will your child be working on his skills like walking, climbing and running but he will also be adding words to their speech development and will continue to increase his ability to tell you what he needs or wants. At Little Treasures Learning Center, our toddler teachers will work with this age group in large and small group activities. In large group activities toddlers are exposed to music, stories, exercise and dramatic play. In small group activities toddlers are exposed to art, sensory materials, puzzles, and language and math concepts.

Pre-Three (27 months – 3 years) ratio 7:1

There is a large increase in the amount of verbal communication and comprehension in this stage. It is important to nurture this growth. Here at Little Treasures Learning Center we do this through activities that allow your child to experience and explore her environment and express herself.

Math concepts such as counting, matching and learning shapes and colors are included in the weekly activities. Dramatic play areas allow for role playing to take place. Music instruction from an outside music professional as well as daily songs and dance activities help children develop an appreciation for dance and music. Daily art activities help to introduce children to different materials and ideas.

 

Pre-K (3-4), Jr-K (4-5) ratio 10:1

The Preschool stage is most crucial to providing a strong foundation for future learning. We provide our preschool students an enriched environment filled with developmentally appropriate activities.

To promote social and emotional growth preschoolers are encouraged to make independent decisions, explore and experiment different materials and participate in activities which help them empathize with feelings of others and express themselves to their teachers and peers. The preschool curriculum also includes language and literacy, mathematics, science, and physical development as well as weekly Computer Explorers instructions and a music enrichment class.

 

Kindergarten (5) ratio 13:1

Kindergarteners receive group instruction as well as individual instruction with our hands on approach to learning. Little Treasures' Kindergarten curriculum is a comprehensive one incorporating all of the New Jersey Core Standards. Lessons include word work, phonemic awareness, reading workshop, writing workshop, poetry, mathematics, science, social studies, character building, and art.  At Little Treasures Learning Center, kindergarten children are exposed to a variety of activities which develop them socially, physically and academically. Our full day kindergarten program allows children to learn about their community through field trips and special visitors. Kindergarteners also have ample time to play and socialize during indoor center time and outside play time. During center time kindergarteners are able to make choices on what they prefer to do. Whether it be taking their friends' orders in a restaurant or building a castle alongside their classmates, kindergarteners have fun while learning. Our kindergarten program includes enrichment classes through Musically Yours and Computer Explorers which reviews and builds on the concepts taught in our preschool program through fun and hands on activities.

 

First Grade (6) ratio 13:1

Our First Grade curriculum includes Mathematics, English Language Arts and Literacy in History, Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects as explained in the New Jersey Common Core Standards. We incorporate writing workshop, reading workshop, guided and shared reading, phonemic awareness, word study, social studies, character development, science, mathematics and art in the daily activities of our First Grade students. Students even get hand on experiences in our very own Children's Garden which helps to enhance their learning in areas of science and mathematics. First Graders also enjoy physical activities in our large indoor gym and outdoor playground. Our program includes the enrichment classes of Musically Yours and Computer Explorers which offer their very own First Grade curriculum.