Age-Appropriate Curriculums Allow Children to Excel at Their Own Pace

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Melissa Lim

With dual-income families becoming the norm, rather than the exception, child care programs, starting as early as 6-months, are becoming an everyday part of the American family dynamic.  While many of these programs typify your basic daycare, the programs and institutions that are seeing tremendous growth and widespread adoption are those that focus on education in addition to supervision.  This early education is crucial for a child's development, as recent studies show that 85 percent of a child's core brain structure is formed by the age of three.

Bill Endres, Chief Operations Office for Kiddie Academy, recognizes the great importance of child education at early ages, but wisely puts an emphasis on age-appropriate learning, noting that "each child learns and grows at their own pace."

Age-appropriate curriculums have the distinct advantage of accommodating a child's needs, while preparing the children to become "school ready" and better prepared for the real world.

Endres suggests that parents evaluating early education programs should keep an eye out for environments with constant stimulation, plenty of social interaction and child-teach bonding as well as a diverse curriculum, including language, social studies, science, math and creative arts.

About Kiddie Academy
Based in Abingdon, Maryland, Kiddie Academy has been a leader in child care education for more than 27 years. Kiddie Academy's proven operating system and proprietary curriculum are accredited by the Commission on International and Trans-regional Accreditation (CITA), signifying its commitment to quality education and the highest standards in child care. Kiddie Academy provides education-based child care for children ages 6 months to 12 years old, including before- and after-school care and summer camp programs. There are currently 94 Kiddie Academies located in 22 states, including 88 franchised and six company-owned academies. Approximately 60 additional centers are in various stages of development, with 12 to 15 new locations slated to open each year.  Kiddie Academy intends to reach 200 Academies by 2012, with all future growth coming via franchising. For more information, visit www.kiddieacademy.com.