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Learning that feels like play.

Our curriculum follows Ohio's Early Learning & Development Standards across all learning domains, designed by educators who know that the best lessons come from joyful, child-led discovery.

The Creative Curriculum Framework

Building Strong Foundations Across Ten Learning Domains

The Creative Curriculum focuses on nurturing the whole child by addressing these key areas:

Social-Emotional Development

Emphasizes how children learn to understand and manage their feelings, build relationships, and develop a sense of self.

Physical Development

Focuses on children's gross and fine motor skills.

Language Development

Teachers promote language development by engaging in conversations, reading aloud, and providing opportunities for children to express themselves.

Cognitive Development

Involves how children think, learn, and solve problems.

Literacy

Focuses on children's ability to understand and use written language.

Mathematics

Focuses on developing early math concepts and problem-solving skills.

Science and Technology

Focuses on exploration, inquiry, and understanding the natural and physical world.

Social Studies

Focuses on children's understanding of themselves, their families, and their communities.

The Arts

Focuses on creative expression and appreciation of different art forms.

English Language Acquisition

Focuses on supporting children who are learning English as an additional language.

Assessment & growth

We track progress so families can celebrate it.

Teachers conduct regular observations and developmental check-ins, then share progress with families during conferences and ongoing conversations. There are no high-stakes tests — just thoughtful documentation of every milestone.

How we measure

  • Daily classroom photos and notes via app
  • Developmental snapshots
  • Regular family events and activities
  • Kindergarten-readiness portfolio in Pre-K