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CRITERIA #1

A DISTINCT APPROACH

TO CHILD CARE

ur center is what is known in the industry as a
O play-based center. For children and adults alike,
the magic of play is an important part of experimen-
tation, discovery, learning, and growth.
A play-based child care center capitalizes on these
innate human skills to create a child-led learning
environment that allows children to explore their
interests, recognize their emotions, learn inde-
pendently, and expand their mental development.
This type of learning is ideal for families who are
tired of the rote memorization and rules of a typical
educational setting. A child-led education promotes
independence, exploration, discovery, and curiosity
without forcing children into a mold they may not fit.
A play-based child care center is typically set up
in sections, such as a kitchen, reading nook, sensory

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