Our Curriculum
Your children will be provided with enhanced programs as they continue to learn and discover through our evidence-based curriculum.
WHO WE ARE
Koala Early Education Center is a center dedicated to the integral development of the generation today and the future. We make our based in old developmental theories from Jean Piaget, Maslow, Erikson, Vygotsky, Maria Montessori, and Gabriela Mistral. Mixing them with our principal educational programs:
- Creative Curriculum
- High Reach
- Stem System
- Reading Readiness
- Florida Developmental Standards
We used methods of continuous evaluation and observation in areas of social and emotional development tools like:
- Teaching Strategies Gold
- Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ)
- Becky Bailey: Conscious Discipline
- Beyond Center and Circle Time
- Beyond Cribs and Rattles
When we mix all this factor, we get a perfect combination of the theories of development and programs of early childhood which is the perfect ingredient for the elaboration of our methodology, dedication and professionalism of our team and the experience of more than 20 years in the area of psychology and children development of our director and founder.
Building this way, our own and original work methodology, where we mix the experience and education in a bilingual program (English/ Spanish), during the past 18 years has produced a generation of successful children.
Here are the main programs that we offer:
Infant and Toddler
Infant and toddler are unique individuals whose needs vary from moment to moment. They have special ways of learning about the world and exploring their environment. At Koala, we provide appropriate early experiences that serve as a base for knowing and understanding their world, as well as shape their early development. It is essential to design environments that match the infant’s and toddler’s way of learning and allow them to influence the process.
Baby Birds (02-15months)
- Soothing, nurture and educational environment
- Secure open space
- Variety of developmentally appropriate toys
- Breast Feeding Advocates
Little Bugs (16-27 months)
- Consistent schedule and routine
- Developmentally appropriate practice and toys
- Separate Play Areas
- Family Style Dining
- Secure Open Spaces (both indoor and outdoor)
Sea Buddies (28-40 months)
- Consistent schedule and routine
- Developmentally appropriate practice and toys
- Separate Play Areas
- Family Style Dining
- Secure Open Spaces (both indoor and outdoor)
- Planned activity based on the area of development
Little Paws (41-54 months)
- Consistent schedule and routine
- Developmentally appropriate practice and toys.
- Separate Play Areas
- Family Style Dining
- Secure Open Spaces (both indoor and outdoor)
- Literacy and mathematical activities
- Stem projects
VPK
- School year and Summer Time VPK
- FREE 4hr program with meals included
- Wrap around care
- Focus on reading, writing, mathematics, and social skills
- Prepares children for Kindergarten
- Family Style Dining
Before and After School
- Before Care for school-age children from Goccio, Tuttle, Alta Vista or Fruitville Elementary
- Breakfast before school
- Transportation to and from the school
- After school care and snack provided
- Help with their homework
Summer Camp
- Weekly Thematic Themes
- Weekly field trips to different county parks and recreational places
- Daily outdoor activities
- Out of the County Fieldtrip
- Leadership and team exercise
Transportation
- For VPK part-time program
- To and from Goccio, Tuttle, Altavista, and Fruitville Elementary
Music and More:
- Music class in all classroom
- Spanish classes in all classrooms