Child Care

Our state licensed childcare program is a Colorado Shines rated program (currently Level 4) and fully accredited through the Association of Christian School International (ACSI).

Philosophy

Belleview Christian offers quality and affordable care and education for children ages 12 months through 5 years old. With seven classrooms, in two distinct buildings, accommodating Toddlers through Pre-Kindergarten, children engage in a variety of active learning opportunities with dedicated teachers.

Belleview offers a before-and-after-school care program (ETC) for enrolled students. As well as an open-enrollment summer camp (Camp Belleview) for ages 5-14 years old.

Programs are offered with a variety of schedule options to meet the needs of your family. Please speak with the Childcare Coordinator to inquire about additional details.

Belleview’s early education philosophy is to lay the foundation for a lifetime love of learning. Learning activities are based on developmentally appropriate best practices through the use of manipulatives, active learning games, and multisensory activities. Teachers encourage, model, demonstrate, give feedback, inquire, offer assistance, and provide information and directions for a variety of learning opportunities. Staff engage with children by asking questions such as, “What if?”, “How does it work?”, and “Can you tell me more about this?” They will encourage role-play to solve challenges between peers. Activities are available to meet various skill levels in each classroom. Additional resources are available to intrigue children ready for advancement.

Our teachers meet, and most exceed, the state guidelines for lead and assistant teacher qualifications. Additionally, they are trained in CPR, First Aid, and Standard Precautions. All classrooms are staffed in accordance with State of Colorado licensing rules and regulations and maintain compliance with staff to child ratios and group sizes.

Each teacher is experienced in topics ranging from curriculum planning and social-emotional learning to trauma informed care and Biblical instruction. Annually, all staff complete over 20 hours of additional training. Applying new trends makes learning and growing an engaging and exciting process.

The scope of learning is based upon developmentally appropriate best practices. Each classroom has a variety of learning centers. Centers include interactive options like manipulatives, toys, multisensory activities, art supplies, blocks, and numerous props for imaginative play.

Teachers may guide the children through playing in the centers while creating small group time for specific learning goals. Children follow a consistent daily schedule to ensure children needs are met. Having predictable routines enriches the learning environment.

Children learn through play! Teachers model behaviors, provide guidance for difficult moments in the life of a young child, create age-appropriate activities, and engage in active play with children. Creative Curriculum, ABeka K4, and Simply Loved Bible Curriculum are utilized to encourage learning through a variety of experiences, stories, and participatory activities.

Best Practices

Guiding principles for our childcare include the following indicators of a quality program:

A curriculum based on sound Christian principles with fun and developmentally appropriate learning opportunities.
Providing warm and nurturing interactions among children and staff.
Creating a healthy and safe environment for children.
Appropriate number of adults to children ratio.
Valuing communication between parents and staff – parent app, newsletters, bulletin boards, website, and emails.
Engaging interactions with children, parents, and staff.
Ongoing professional development and refining of teaching skills for staff.
Resources that are widely available to stimulate learning.
Focusing on developmental needs of the “whole child”.
Emphasizing language development and literacy skills.
Encouraging exploration and discovery!

Program Features

Children participate in variety of both teacher-directed and child-directed activities throughout the learning day. Child-initiated activities are optimized during free play, center time, and recess. Activities include color sorting and matching, shape recognition and identification, size/texture grouping, and imitating life and family roles and skills through imaginative play. All learning opportunities are intended to develop cognition, enhance reasoning, reinforce primary concepts and classification, strengthen logic and reasoning skills, improve attention, and build memory.

Social and emotional development is foundational to our program. Our goal is for children to demonstrate a strong and positive self-concept, appropriate self-control, and growth in awareness of their responsibilities when interacting with others, as they move through the program. Children are encouraged to be independent in the care of their needs, while receiving positive guidance from teachers.

Our trained staff will provide your child the opportunity to grow spiritually using Bible stories, songs, and Biblical integration in many teachable moments throughout the day. Character development is a priority woven throughout the curricular offerings.