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Faith-Based Early Childhood Education in Los Angeles
At Growing Years Children's Academy, we are dedicated to nurturing the next generation through a faith-based, holistic approach to early childhood education. Our mission centers on creating a warm, secure environment where children feel valued and loved, grounded in the belief that every individual is cherished by God. We employ evidence-based learning strategies that emphasize play, experiential learning, and teacher-facilitated activities to foster cognitive, socio-emotional, and physical development. Our curriculum integrates Howard Gardners Theory of Multiple Intelligences, allowing children to explore and enhance their unique gifts through diverse learning experiences. We prioritize language acquisition during critical early years, incorporating multilingual opportunities into our high-quality programs. By partnering with families and encouraging active parental involvement, we strengthen the foundation for lifelong learning and character development.Our eight developmentally appropriate learning environments ensure seamless transitions as children progress through key growth stages. Guided by Lev Vygotskys Zone of Proximal Development, we provide structured challenges that promote collaborative learning through meaningful social interactions. We cultivate essential life skills by addressing intellectual, emotional, and spiritual quotients, preparing children to navigate challenges with resilience and purpose. Our approach combines authoritative teaching with compassionate guidance, balancing academic rigor with emotional and spiritual growth. Through this comprehensive framework, we aim to equip young learners with the tools they need to thrive in both educational and personal endeavors.
Services
Early Childhood Education
Play-Based Learning
Language Acquisition Programs
Parent Workshops
Summer Camp Enrollments
Character Development
Outdoor Classrooms
Teacher-Facilitated Learning
Developmental Assessments
Family Partnerships
Highlights and features
- We integrate faith-based values with evidence-based early childhood education.
- Our curriculum addresses all eight Multiple Intelligences for holistic development.
- We emphasize language acquisition through multilingual opportunities.
- Our eight developmentally appropriate learning environments ensure seamless growth.
- We cultivate resilience and character through balanced IQ, EQ, AQ, and SQ development.
Services
Early Childhood Education
Our early childhood education programs serve toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners through developmentally appropriate practices. We combine play-based learning with structured teacher-facilitated activities to support cognitive, social, and emotional growth. Our curriculum follows evidence-based standards while emphasizing individualized learning paths.
Play-Based Learning
Play-based learning forms the foundation of our educational approach. Children engage in hands-on activities that promote problem-solving skills, creativity, and social interaction. Outdoor classrooms and indoor learning centers create immersive environments where children naturally develop language and cognitive abilities through meaningful experiences.
Language Acquisition
We incorporate multilingual opportunities into daily learning experiences to capitalize on childrens natural language acquisition abilities. Our programs introduce second and third languages through interactive play, storytelling, and cultural activities, supporting cognitive development and global awareness during critical early years.
Parent Partnerships
We maintain strong family-school partnerships through regular communication, parenting workshops, and collaborative activities. Our approach recognizes parents as primary educators, offering support and resources to reinforce learning at home while fostering mutual understanding of each childs developmental needs.
Character Development
Character development is integrated into daily curriculum through virtues education. Children learn empathy, respect, and responsibility by exploring moral concepts in age-appropriate ways. Our programs emphasize social-emotional learning, helping children build positive relationships and develop a strong ethical foundation.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We serve children from toddler through kindergarten age, offering developmentally appropriate programs for each stage of early childhood.
Is your program faith-based?
Yes, we are a faith-based school that incorporates Christian values into our curriculum while respecting diverse family backgrounds.
How do you involve parents?
We require parent meetings, offer workshops, and encourage family participation through regular communication and collaborative activities.
What is your summer camp offering?
Our summer camp provides continued learning through play with themed activities, outdoor exploration, and language enrichment opportunities.
Do you follow a specific educational philosophy?
We combine Howard Gardners Multiple Intelligences theory with Vygotskys Zone of Proximal Development in a play-based, experiential learning framework.
What are your operating hours?
We operate Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, following our holiday schedule for closures.
Reviews (1)
Ying Sun
Jan 08, 2022
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We are literally the first family starting at Growing Years at Westchester. Although it just started, we fell in love with it already. My son is 4 and half years old. We have been searching for a fun school in the neighborhood for some time and found Growing Years when they were planning to start. We like their philosophy of learning through playing. The first day from school, he was so excited and telling me all the fun activities he did at school with teacher Monica. And then he told me ' I love going to school!'. I have been expecting this and have not heard it for so long. The school sent
