As a parent, one of the key milestones in your child’s early years is transitioning from daycare to school. More than just an environmental change, this change represents an essential period in their cognitive, social, and emotional development. At ACE Daycare, we understand its significance and are committed to making sure your child thrives in their new educational setting – this includes our enriched literacy program, which equips children with essential reading and writing foundational skills for success both inside of school as well as beyond it.
At ACE Daycare, we understand the significance of finding an environment suitable for early development of your child. At our licensed daycare in Tottenham, our priority is not just keeping them safe during their daycare experience but fostering their personal and intellectual growth through a curriculum tailored specifically towards cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth – providing personalized attention and care while setting a strong foundation for future academic achievement.
Early literacy development is at the core of academic success for children. Studies have demonstrated that children who develop strong reading and writing abilities in their early years tend to perform better in school, have an optimistic attitude toward learning, and experience long-term academic success. Literacy doesn’t just refer to reading and writing abilities – it encompasses language development, comprehension, communication and more. At ACE Daycare, we believe fostering these early skills helps children build up the confidence and competence required to excel academically.
At ACE Daycare, our enriched literacy program is carefully crafted to go beyond traditional daycare routines, providing a holistic approach to early childhood education. We recognize that each child is an individual with their own set of strengths, interests and learning styles; therefore, our curriculum caters specifically to each child’s individual needs, ensuring engagement, motivation and support on their literacy journey.
Our program is built around three core pillars: language development, reading readiness and writing skills. By emphasizing these areas of development, we provide children with a solid literacy foundation to prepare them for the demands of school life.
Language development is at the core of our literacy program at ACE Daycare. We recognize the significance of having an expansive vocabulary and expressive skills when it comes to reading and writing success, so our immersive environment encourages children to listen, speak, interact with one another and express themselves freely.
Through activities such as storytelling, group discussions and interactive play, children develop listening skills, expand their vocabulary and begin to express themselves clearly and articulate their thoughts and ideas. Our educators use age-appropriate language that challenges children to think critically and ask questions, instilling a love of learning and discovery in them. Furthermore, they’ll gain exposure to phonemic awareness – understanding that words consist of sound waves – an essential precursor to reading.
Reading readiness is at the core of our literacy program at ACE Daycare. The earlier children are introduced to reading, the greater their likelihood of developing a lifelong appreciation of books. At our center, we foster an engaging and nurturing atmosphere to inspire children’s exploration of literature. Our reading readiness activities involve daily read-aloud sessions where educators read a variety of books aloud to the children, exposing them to different genres, themes, and vocabulary. We also incorporate interactive reading activities that involve children in storytelling processes in order to develop comprehension skills and gain a better understanding of the material presented. As part of our efforts to promote reading readiness, we teach children letter recognition and basic phonics through interactive play and hands-on activities. Kids quickly grasp this foundation for decoding words when it’s time to head off to school; by then, they have an impressive grasp of the alphabet sight words and can begin reading simple sentences themselves!
Writing is an integral component of literacy development that allows children to express themselves. At ACE Daycare, writing activities are integrated into our daily schedule so children can develop fine motor skills while building confidence in their writing ability. Our writing activities begin with fundamental exercises like tracing letters and drawing shapes while practicing hand-eye coordination. As children progress, they advance to more challenging tasks like writing their names, forming letters into simple words or sentences, journaling (where children can draw pictures and dictate or write short stories to further develop writing skills and self-expression), or journaling where children can journal regularly to strengthen writing abilities and self-expression. Through writing, we introduce children to storytelling as an art form. By encouraging them to tell their own tales, we help them understand the structure of a narrative, develop their imaginations, and improve their capacity for organizing and conveying ideas.
At ACE Daycare, we believe the early years are essential in setting a child up for lifelong learning. Our enriched literacy program not only prepares them for school but also fosters an appreciation of reading, writing, and discovery that will last into adulthood. By providing a supportive yet stimulating environment, we ensure each child leaves our facility equipped with the skills, confidence and curiosity they’ll need to thrive both academically and beyond.
Selecting a licensed daycare in Tottenham means selecting a partner in your child’s education. At ACE Daycare, we go beyond traditional daycare services by providing an enriched literacy program that equips kids to read and write before entering school. Our friendly and experienced staff is committed to creating a safe, engaging, and supportive environment where your child can thrive and grow daily.