Infants
Leaving your infant in the care of others is a huge step and we at RFTS understand what it takes to make this decision. Our teachers will work with you to make sure the transition goes smoothly. In our infant classroom, we know that learning starts at birth, so yes, we have a curriculum for babies! Brain development is in prime time as babies are starting to make connections between themselves and the people and things around them. Our Infant program is designed just for these moments. Nurturing, responsive relationships between infants and caregivers support the development of their sense of security, which empowers them to explore and learn at their own pace and have the freedom to try new things, explore new challenges, and build confidence based on their experiences.
Program features include:
- Individual activity plans for each child.
- Sleeping and eating based on your needs and your baby’s schedule.
- Safe sleep policies guided by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
- Group interaction to spark curiosity and socialization.
- A focus on cognitive and motor skills through playtime and activities.
- Whole-child development through age-appropriate materials and toys.
- Classroom observations and Developmental screenings with parent teacher meetings offered as requested.
Parents supply:
- Prefilled ready-made formula bottles or breast milk with name and date
- Age appropriate food and will be fed individually on plate, cup or bowl.
- Disposable diapers and Wipes
- Infant appropriate snacks
- Two Changes of Clothes
- We suggest a backpack for ease with sending items home daily.
Center Provides:
- Pack n plays and sheets for each child- children will only be placed on their backs to sleep.
- Mats and Sheets
- Bibs Birp clothes and Sleep sacks
- Provide Daily reports
- Bowls and utensils when needed
NOTE: RFTS provides your infant with a safe environment in which to grow and learn is of extreme importance to our center. The infant program follows the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Consumer Products Safety Commission regarding safe sleep environments to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). The following procedures are in place to maintain safe sleep: all infants will be placed on their backs to sleep, sleeping infants will be checked every 15 minutes, infants pack n plays or heads will not be covered with blankets or bedding, no loose bedding (blankets, pillows, etc.) will be used in the pack n plays and binky’s with attached animals, no toys or stuffed animals will be allowed in the pack n play.
Toddler 1
A whole new world opens to children when they take to their feet. They walk, talk, and begin to develop relationships with one another. Our Toddlers program is filled with sensory experiences that emphasize the importance of a toddler’s environment and relationships. Using observation, our teachers understand their needs and provide a high level of interaction while individually nurturing your child.
Program features include:
- Daily community experiences promoting social skill development.
- A safe, challenging, and predictable environment.
- Rotation Stations focused on dramatic play, creative arts, language, and sensory exploration.
- Uninterrupted time for play and the freedom to explore their environment.
- Development of children’s confidence, self-esteem, and love of learning.
- Classroom observations and Developmental screenings with parent teacher meetings offered as requested.
Parents supply:
- Age appropriate lunch will need food to be cut up into tiny pieces to serve
- Disposable diapers and Wipes
- If required parent will provide appropriate dairy and food substitutions for snacks and breakfast due to allergies.
- Small blanket and or pillow and stuffie
- Two Changes of Clothes
- We suggest a backpack for ease with sending items home daily.
Center Provides:
- Nap mat for each child
- Provide Daily reports through our LILLIO parent app.
- Breakfast is served between 8-8:30 am.
- Daily morning and afternoon snacks and drinks at all meals and snacks
Toddler 2
This age is filled with so much wonder and curiosity. That’s why we offer a ton of books and toys. Children in our toddler classrooms begin to learn how we all work together in a classroom. Simple math and science, pretend play, and group play help them get used to a more structured school setting.
Everything in our toddler 2 classroom is designed for little explorers. That’s because a lot is going on at this age. When your child is wandering all over the place, that means they’re learning and discovering new things every day. We’ll help them explore their interests (and find new ones!) as they play and learn.
Program features include:
- Development of children’s confidence, self-esteem, and love of learning.
- Rotation Stations focused on dramatic play, creative arts, language, and sensory exploration.
- Daily community experiences promoting social skill development.
- A safe, challenging, and predictable environment.
- Uninterrupted time for play and the freedom to explore their environment.
- Classroom observations and Developmental screenings with parent teacher meetings offered as requested.
Parents supply:
- Age appropriate lunch
- Disposable diapers and Wipes
- If required parent will provide appropriate dairy and food substitutions for snacks and breakfast due to allergies.
- Two Changes of Clothes
- Small blanket and or pillow and stuffie
- We suggest a backpack for ease with sending items home daily.
Center Provides:
- Nap mat for each child
- Provide Daily reports through our LILLIO parent app.
- Breakfast is served between 8-8:30 am.
- Daily morning and afternoon snacks and drinks at all meals and snacks
Toddler 3
Two-two half year-olds are curious and busy exploring their environment and learning to communicate their thoughts. They’re beginning to exert their independence, while also starting to understand group play more. Our teachers keeps small hands busy and young minds engaged through learning experiences designed specifically for the Terrific Twos!
Our teachers provide many outlets for creative expression—including games, songs, movement, and art— that let your child build skills and confidence. Sharing, cooperating, and taking turns all teach your child the importance of being part of a group. Your child will grow into their own person, ready to tackle the next challenge: preschool!
Program features include:
- Environments focused on the development of the whole child.
- Child-directed play to ensure development at their own pace.
- Daily community experiences that promote skill development.
- Environments focused on the development of the whole child.
- Child-directed play to ensure development at their own pace.
- A variety of cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development activities.
- Classroom observations and Developmental screenings with parent teacher meetings offered as requested.
Parents supply:
- Age appropriate lunch
- Disposable diapers and Wipes and Pull- ups (we ask for those with adjustable sides)
- If required parent will provide appropriate dairy and food substitutions for snacks and breakfast due to allergies.
- Small blanket and or pillow and stuffie
- Two Changes of Clothes
- We suggest a backpack for ease with sending items home daily.
Center Provides:
- Nap mat for each child
- Provide Daily reports through our LILLIO parent app.
- Breakfast is served between 8-8:30 am.
- Daily morning and afternoon snacks and drinks at all meals and snacks
Preschool 1 & 2
This age is all about expression, when kids really start to form their own ideas about what they want to play and how they want to create. Every day in our preschool classroom, your child will explore science experiments, create artwork, and play pretend—all the skills needed for their big next step: kindergarten!
A preschooler’s world of learning really opens up as they become more agile, learn complex skills, and begin to mix and mingle more with peers. This room introduces language, math, science, and social skills in a fun and accessible way that encourages learning one step at a time. Your child will create science experiments and artwork and will be encouraged to explore and challenged to learn, all while making friends and developing self-confidence.
Program features include:
- Opportunities for hands-on experiences
- Daily small groups that promote skill development.
- Collections that capture your child’s work and unique creative expression.
- Engaging units that encourage curiosity, self-direction, and confidence.
- Fun memory games to strengthen their executive function skills.
- Classroom observations and Developmental screenings with parent teacher meetings offered as requested.
Parents supply:
- Age appropriate lunch
- If required parent will provide appropriate dairy and food substitutions for snacks and breakfast due to allergies.
- Two Changes of Clothes
- Small blanket and or pillow and stuffie
- We suggest a backpack for ease with sending items home daily.
Center Provides:
- Nap mat for each child
- Provide Daily reports through our LILLIO parent app.
- Breakfast is served between 8-8:30 am.
- Daily morning and afternoon snacks and drinks at all meals and snacks
Pre-Kindergarten 1 & 2 (Pre K)
This is one of the most enjoyable and fun filled times in a young child’s life, and we approach this learning with activities that will help support the children as they begin to transition into a kindergarten classroom in a few short months. We make the transition smoother by helping children become familiar with a more structured learning environment. Our play-based learning experiences are designed to give kids the skills they need to become confident kindergarteners. When you walk into one of our Pre-K classrooms, you’ll see artwork and writing displayed around the room. You’ll also see pictures on the walls that reflect the families in our community. Your child will also deepen their knowledge in language, math, science, and social skills. Your child will build on skills they learned in preschool, deepening their knowledge and ability to work through problems.
Program features include:
- Development of a strong vocabulary, writing their name, and using letters and drawings to describe things like people, places, experiences, and feelings.
- Hands-on experiences to further independent, creative learning. Fun, engaging experiences that enhance familiarity with basic sight words.
- Character-building exercises that focus on recognizing emotions in self and others.
- Learning experiences that follow a logical and developmentally appropriate sequence.
- Community experiences to develop social skills like talking through big feelings, sharing and taking turns with friends and resolving conflicts by using words.
- Daily small groups focusing on math and literacy.
- Spatial awareness activities that include moving to music.
- Classroom observations and Developmental screenings with parent teacher meetings offered as requested.
Parents supply:
- Age appropriate lunch
- If required parents will provide appropriate dairy and food substitutions for snacks and breakfast due to allergies.
- Two Changes of Clothes
- Small blanket and or pillow and stuffie
- We suggest a backpack for ease with sending items home daily.
Center Provides:
- Nap mat for each child
- Provide Daily reports through our LILLIO parent app.
- Breakfast is served between 8-8:30 am.
- Daily morning and afternoon snacks and drinks at all meals and snacks
Before and After School
We take pride in offering your child a safe, enriching, and reliable care for your school-aged while you’re at work, with safe transportation from the district busses which pick up and drop off at the main entrance of our building to your child’s school in the Hamburg Area School District, and back to our center.
We provide an engaging environment where children can spend time with friends while developing a sense of who they are and what they can do. We are always open to new ideas that children direct such as topics about STEM, farm life, sports or what they talked about in school that day. We provide optional homework help, and plenty of playtime indoors and outdoors, your child will start and end the day with a whole lot of fun! Additionally, we offer exciting activities, hands-on exploration, and a quiet, comfortable place for your child to do their homework and distance learning. Our centers work with your school calendar to offer fun-filled programs during school breaks and out-of-school days, too. During the summertime children not enrolled in Hamburg Area School district are welcome to enroll for the summer program.
Program features include:
- Homework and schoolwork support.
- Indoor and outdoor activities weather permitting
- Transportation to and from local school districts in our area (Hamburg School District)
- Comfortable environments to help your child build confidence, self-esteem, character, and social skills
- Classroom observations and Developmental screenings with parent teacher meetings offered as requested
Parents supply:
- Age appropriate lunch if Inservice day or summer enrollment
- If required parents will provide appropriate dairy and food substitutions for snacks and breakfast due to allergies.
- A Changes of Clothes
- We suggest a backpack for ease with sending items home daily especially during the summer months.
Center Provides:
- Provide Daily reports.
- Breakfast 7:30-8:15 am so that children have the opportunity to eat breakfast before the bus arrives during school year.
- Daily morning and afternoon snacks and drinks if attending on days of Inservice or inclement weather.
- Snow days for scheduled students
- Virtual days for school closures
