Welcome to the Jamestown Early Learning Center, Inc.

Our program was established in 1995 to meet the childcare and early educational needs of our growing community.  Over time with a reputation for high quality care, our enrollment consists of not only Jamestown families but families from neighboring communities as well as a large number of military families.

We are a state licensed facility and comply with all state and local regulations.  In addition to meeting the requirements mandated fy the Department of Children, Youth, and their families, we are constantly working towards receiving optional endorsements in order to provide the best possible program for our students.

Our staff is comprised of certified teachers, a registered nurse, and early childhood professionals.  The caregivers at our school are a very diverse group made up of experienced mothers, new mothers with children at the center, as well as singles who have recently received their degrees in the field.  The turnover rate of staff at our center is far below the national average, a fact we are extremely proud of.

Partnership between home and school is an important part of our philosophy.  Upon visiting our center you will experience a structured educational program in a warm, friendly home setting.  We welcome your ideas, comments, and questions concerning your child's emotional and developmental needs.

Nancy Beye
Owner

Mission

Children learn through play, therefore our mission is based on developing the "whole child" through playful interaction within the environment.  Each child is unique and develops individually, therefore our program is learning center based.  This allows for active, play-orientated learning in which children learn about themselves, their environment, and others.  Activities are designed to facilitate different levels of ability, as well as, development and learning styles.  Our outdoor play area is designed for play in a natural play environment where children can discover themselves and the world around them as they experience nature.

We provide each child with an opportunity to develop positive self-image, independence, and assurance in a safe, yet stimulating, environment.  This allows for children to grow socially and academically.  The staff at the Jamestown Early Learning Center, along with the partnership of each child's families, provide a safe and secure environment away from home.

Vision

Our program is center based.  The classrooms are designed to achieve curricular goals through center play.  Centers are designed to relate to the world of active learners and planned to encourage their involvement.

The centers in our classroom encourage the children to be active learners which allows them to make their own choices with guidance from teachers.  The classrooms are arranged so as to allow the children to move, communicate, and explore.  Children may move freely from center to center and initiate conversations with other children.  In this environment, children can build confidence and strengthen their belief that they are capable learners.

Our programs are inclusive and support children and families of all abilities.  We collaborate with Early Intervention and Child Outreach programs as well as the services at the Jamestown Public School.