our curriculum
At IPELC, our curriculum is built around key developmental milestones. By tracking how children play, learn, and grow, we create engaging learning experiences that nurture their natural curiosity. From first words to creative explorations, each step of your child’s journey is guided with warmth and excitement, fostering a lifelong love of learning.
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Language Lessons
We’re opening doors to language learning from the very beginning. Our Spanish program introduces children to the sounds and rhythms of a new language through playful, age-appropriate activities. From our littlest learners to our preschoolers, children encounter Spanish words and phrases woven naturally into their day. This early exposure to Spanish fosters cultural awareness and builds a foundation for future language learning. As children grow with us, so does their Spanish vocabulary, creating confident little communicators ready to explore our diverse world.
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Learning Beyond Paper
Our comprehensive, play-based approach focuses on four key areas: social/emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development. For our infants, toddlers, and twos, the curriculum guides our teachers in fostering active, creative exploration in the classroom and community. Our lead teachers observe and track developmental milestones, ensuring a personalized approach to each child’s growth. Daily activities are centered around a monthly theme, thoughtfully designed to align with state milestones and standards for child development. Every activity becomes an opportunity for your child to learn, grow, and explore their world with wonder, guided by developmentally appropriate practices that nurture curiosity and foster a love of learning.
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Twice a year, our parent-teacher conferences create opportunities for families and educators to connect deeply about each child’s journey. We share insights on developmental progress, celebrate achievements, and set goals together. These meetings foster open communication, ensuring we’re all partners in nurturing your child’s potential, and parents leave with a personalized information sheet covering their child’s milestones and progress. It’s a time to ask questions, share observations, and strengthen our collaborative approach to your child’s growth.
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At IPELC, we use sign language as an early communication tool, helping infants express themselves before they can speak. Simple gestures, like touching fists together to ask for more food, allow little ones to communicate their needs and wants. This early form of expression eases frustration so children gain confidence interacting with the world around them as they learn new signs.