I believe that the early childhood education program I started [in 1969] was relevant to that period and in many ways ahead of its time. Today, our program is a product of years of training preschool teachers and exposing them to new approaches and countless resources that will enhance their skills and knowledge of Early Childhood Education.

Mary Anne Abella Alfonso

Program

The Learning Child School offers a preschool program, offering the following levels:

  • Pre-Toddlers (1.2 -1.11 years old)
  • Toddlers (2 – 3 years old)
  • Nursery (3 – 4 years old)
  • Pre-Kindergarten (4 – 5 years old)
  • Kindergarten (5 – 6 years old)

Curriculum

Our present Early Childhood Education program is one that is developmentally appropriate and rich in content. It starts with a basic understanding of the different stages of child development and is grounded on meaningful teacher-child, teacher-parent-child partnerships. It is our belief that a child learns best when he is self-confident, responsible, independent, and loving.

Opportunities to discover, explore, challenge and problem solve are many. There is a balance of daily activities: structured/unstructured; informative/creative; active/quiet; indoor/outdoor; observe/participate; and alone/together.

The TLC Method

This three-part method was developed by the founder, Mary Anne Alfonso, through almost 50 years as an early childhood educator. It is anchored in the belief that every child’s mind, heart, body, and spirit must be treated with utmost care and concern. The child-centered method is
ever-evolving through a process that ensures safe, relevant, and best early childhood practices developed by highly qualified and trained early childhood educators, dedicated to respond to
every child’s needs, in the context of his family and community.

THE CHILD
A happy, learning child is the mission of The Learning Child School. Therefore, the well-being of his mind, heart, body, and spirit are put first above all else. Faculty, staff, and all support personnel, therapists and psychologists are aligned in ensuring that their presence, demeanor, and level of professionalism support his ability to harness his talent and love for learning during his formative years.

THE TEACHER
The fundamental characteristic of every TLC teacher is a genuine love for children. The professional early childhood educator, who is trained in play and arts-based approaches, ensures the success and holistic development of every student. The TLC teacher knows each student’s strengths, challenges, and learning potential, and adapts the class to suit their needs and gives them the attention they need.

THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
The Learning Child School’s safe, joyful, and nurturing environment makes it every student’s second home, where parents are also involved in their child’s education. It insists on a small student-teacher ratio to ensure thoughtful and personalized instruction through relevant, evidence-based play- and arts-oriented approaches that encompass all early childhood development domains.