Early Learning Programs
At Guardian Angel Daycare, we’re proud to offer a well-rounded program that supports every stage of early childhood—from first steps to first homework. Our mission is to create a safe, loving environment where children feel confident and excited to learn.
We follow the Ohio Department of Education’s early childhood guidelines to ensure best practices in every classroom. Each child receives both group and one-on-one instruction tailored to their developmental needs. Our thematic curriculum encourages growth through play, exploration, and hands-on learning. As your child progresses, we build on their skills and experiences to support a smooth transition through each age group.
What We Offer:
Care for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children
Nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snacks served daily
Hands-on learning activities and a structured educational curriculum
A safe, nurturing, and engaging environment
Individual attention to support each child’s growth and development
We accept child care vouchers and subsidies
Infant Care
6 weeks - 12 Months
Infant studies confirm what parents already know. Infants feel most comfortable in the security of their own home. We will make them feel at home, with our home-style nursery. Each baby has their own special nook with their own crib to keep their transition between home and our care as similar as possible. Although no one can replace a parent’s love, our caregivers relish in showering your baby with love and attention, making our nursey a
comfortable home away from home.
With this age group, we focus on daily experiences, offering guidance on engaging children in playing with toys, imitating and pretending, enjoying books and stories, creating with art, and much more!
In the infant program you will see infant teachers talk and sing with your child during feeding, diapering and playtime. This interaction Furthers your baby’s understanding of language and conversation. Our staff promises to pay close attention to all aspects of your child’s development.
Toddler
1-2 Years
These early years are a magical time for children. This marks the transition from infancy to preschool. Not babies anymore, but not yet preschoolers, toddlers are curious and thirsty for knowledge.
Our toddler classrooms are carefully Curated with developmentally appropriate learning areas and materials. With plenty of time for play that encourages free-thinking and self-confidence, your child will be introduced to a variety of materials. In this classroom, you will find blocks, puzzles, dramatic play
equipment, a library and more. Our teachers guide and support your child’s learning Through a variety of activities, helping them learn new skills and encouraging them to try new experiences and activities that stimulate their social/emotional, cognitive and
physical development. Self-confidence is fostered and encouraged at one of many play stations.
Whether they are playing in our dramatic play area or building a space rocket out of legos in manipulatives, your child will discover a sense of accomplishment.
Toddler
3-4 Years
In the early preschool toddler 2 – 3 Years program, Our teachers actively partner with you to help your child learn important independent life skills like potty training and
hand washing. Our Staff pays close attention to all aspects of your child’s development.
You will also find carefully selected equipment that our newest walkers love to climb on, crawl through and hide in while stretching their gross motor skills. We pay close
attention to all aspects of your child’s development.
Every child is unique and each of our activities are adjusted to each child’s abilities and interests. Music and rhythm activities, group games, and creative artwork help achieve these goals. Language development is taught through reading, finger play, rhyming, and word games. with a special Emphasis is on desirable social and emotional development with recognition of colors, shapes, sizes, and beginning number and letter recognition, we help set a foundation for your child’s early education.
Preschool Program
Ages 3-5
This program focuses on preparing your child for kindergarten and beyond. We foster personal maturation, encourage appropriate classroom behavior, showcase the importance of following directions and master the developmental tasks.
Relationships are expanded through social interaction with peers. Fundamental skills include name writing, number skills and consistent exposure to letters and their sounds. Language development is tailored to each child from that of a 3-year old.
Other areas of concentration include:
• Language Arts: stresses the four communication skills of listening, speaking effectively, writing, and reading and its readiness areas, including phonics. The one hundred (100) DOLCH basic sight words are also introduced.
• Math Readiness: is approached through set theory and the teaching of problem solving and pattern recognition.
• Social Development: aims for a strong self-image and the ability to work with and understand others. This teaching includes character education, good manners, and dramatic play.
• Science: explores physical science, life science and Earth science. Each student will be taught through group and individual instruction. Our thematic approach will help achieve these goals.
Thru all our programs we strive for each child to achieve the best social, physical, intellectual, creative, and emotional opportunities that will allow your child to express themselves. As individual and unique beings each child is encouraged to develop independence, to take initiative, to express their anger appropriately, and to cope with frustrations. By emulating staff role modeling, we help your child learn to become affectionate and caring.