Multi-age Program

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April Daycare is a Multiage program. We provide care for children from 12/18 month to kindergarten.
In such a program, children have the opportunity to observe each other’s activities, learn from each other and enhance one another’s abilities in different areas, such as helping others and empathizing with others (although it might seem too early for their age).
A multiage program eliminates competition and the one-fits-all mindset. The mixed age play and learning bring forward the uniqueness of children in their development, encouraging children to develop strong bonds with others not only of their age.  Additionally a multi-age program supports children's cooperation and stamina as they observe and support peers in the areas that they feel their friend might need support, such as bringing the water bottle to a hurt friend or explaining a concept to another person.  This kind of program supports peer-to-peer interactions and helps them advance their social, emotional and academic skills. Carrying the routine gives older children the ability to become mentors to the younger ones by enhancing their self-worth as they support others who need them, which in turn supports the older ones to become more independent.

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