An old Chinese proverb says:

I hear and I forget.
I see and I remember.
I do, therefore, I understand.

Active experiences in learning – Doing – is the method through which children learn in Lamphere Learning Ladder programs.

Toddler Program
At Lamphere Learning Ladder we provide a comprehensive and developmentally appropriate Toddler childcare program which provides age-appropriate activities and services. The Toddler program is for children 16 months-3 years old.

Parents must supply disposable diapers and baby wipes, as well as any food items needed for your child daily. Parents are given a list of additional supplies that they will need to supply for their child while at the center. Daily records are kept on every toddler. This is an effective way to let you know about your child’s day with us.

Potty Training - Staff will gladly assist in the process of potty training your child when they are developmentally and physically ready AND the child has been successful for a few days at home. Please do not put your child in PULL UPS to come to childcare. If your child has more than two accidents in one day, we will resume using diapers. Children are never forced to use the toilet. If your child becomes upset at anytime during the process we will assume they are not yet ready to be potty trained.

Preschool
The HighScope curriculum, as developed by the successful HighScope Research Foundation, is the core of the Lamphere Learning Ladder curriculum.

Opportunities for key developmental indicators in learning are present throughout the day. Activities are planned to foster growth in the following curriculum areas:

Initiative
Social Relations
Creative Representation
Music and Movement (large and small motor skills)
Language and Literacy
Logic and Mathematics
Science and Technology
Social Studies

There is a balance of child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities during the day. The basic outline of the daily routine includes:

Greeting Circle
Planning Time
Work Time
Clean-up Time
Recall (review) Time/Snack Time
Small Group Time
Outside Time or Large Motor Activities Indoors
Large Group Time

The Full Day Preschool schedule includes:

Lunch Time
Language Arts Activity
Rest Time/Napping
Snack Time
Outdoor/Indoor Large Motor Skills

School-age Care Program
The program activities offer a fun filled schedule that is designed to meet the interest of elementary-aged children.

Before and after school activities include:

Outdoor or indoor large motor activities
Choice of games, books, puzzles, blocks, art activities
Quiet time for relaxing, doing homework, reading, etc.
Group activities
Computer Activities

A nutritious snack is served in the afternoon session.

Lamphere Learning Ladder

Mission Statements

Lamphere Learning Ladder

The Lamphere Schools

Learning Ladder Parent Handbook

Introduction

Program Plans

Enrollment Policy

Program/Schedule Changes

Withdrawal/Dismissal Policy

Calendar and Hours

Snow Days

Programs Available

Arrival and Pick Up Policy

Fee Policy

Vacation Credits

Additional Fees

Discipline Policy

Biting

Nutrition/Food Service

Health and Safety

Accidents, Injuries, Incidents and Illness

Medication

Absences or Schedule Changes

Birthdays

Field Trips

Rest Time

Clothing

Items from Home

Visits

Responsibility and Liability

Suggestions, Problems, and Concerns

Licensing Notebook/Binder

Pest Management Policy