Program

At Irina’s Childcare, we understand that infants and toddlers have unique needs. Our program was created specifically for this precious age group. We believe babies require significant one-on-one care to build a strong foundation, while older toddlers thrive with a blend of structured activities and the freedom to explore independently. Our goal is to ensure every child gets a healthy start, focusing on proper development and fostering a love for discovery.

If you'd like to receive information about our school, including our Recorded Parent Information Presentation via email, please check out our Admissions Page.

Developing gross motor skills through running, hopping, jumping, catching, dancing, and active games

Building early language skills by playing with sounds, enjoying nursery rhymes, identifying letters and names, and recognizing sounds.

True to Reggio Emilia, our educators' predominant role in the classroom is that of teacher-researcher. Each student's learning process is carefully observed, documented and reflected upon in order to individualize and empower their learning.

In the United States, the Reggio Emilia approach is most commonly found in preschool, the age group for which it was founded in Reggio Emilia, Italy, following World War II. However, A New Leaf expands the Reggio Emilia approach into the elementary grade levels largely based on the (greatly) inspiring work of Project Zero from Harvard University whose research points to how American schools can implement this approach while aligning with today's academic standards. Our unique learning support team further enhances our ability to empower students to reach their highest potential.

Introducing foundational math concepts like counting objects, identifying numerals, recognizing shapes and colors, comparing, classifying, measuring, and pattern creation.

Exploring the wonders of the natural world – learning about plants, animals, life cycles, air, water, light, and engaging in fun experiments and observations.

Encouraging creativity through painting, drawing, sculpting with clay, looking at and discussing real artwork, and learning about colors, shapes, and styles. We even touch upon art history!

Singing, playing musical games, listening to various musical genres, and learning new songs for different occasions.

We are a general education school; we are also a welcoming learning community at A New Leaf.

We wholeheartedly believe in every child's limitless potential. While students with learning differences or diagnoses may benefit from our school environment; we must work together on a case-by-case basis to assess our ability to serve each child's needs while also serving each class as a whole.

As a general education school, we do not modify grade-level standards for individual students.

During the admissions process, we meet with each family to help determine if A New Leaf is in your child's best interest. We work together with parents to explore how we can support each child's individual needs together. Our goal is for prospective families to feel included, supported and empowered. Students with more complex learning difficulties or diagnoses may need additional support that our school cannot provide; however, we are open to exploring the potential with you.

Making reading aloud fun and educational! We encourage discussion and questions to deepen understanding and open up new worlds of learning and discovery.