Infant and Preschool Programs

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 (6 weeks to 18 months)
​We understand that it can be difficult to leave your infant in the care of someone else.  We treat each infant with the same tender care and attention that they would receive in their own home.  Snuggles, hugs and lots of rocking are part of the daily experience in our infant rooms.  Our infants spend time outside weather permitting, going for walks in our strollers and spending time playing in the middle of nature in our specially designed infant play yard.  We provide infant formula as part of our program, and are happy to prepare other formula or breastmilk that is provided by the parents of each child.  At Lord of Life we believe that quality infant care has a significant role in developing the foundations of language and learning.  Our caregivers modify routines to meet the individual needs of each infant, so that each develops into the amazing child that he or she can be.  Each child is assessed and a portfolio of their growth is maintained by our teachers and shared with parents on a periodic basis.  You can feel free to ask for a consultation to discuss your child's development at any time.  We look forward to building a long lasting bond, not only with your baby, but with your entire family.

(18 months to 3 years)
​Toddlers are naturally curious about their environment, and are in the beginning stages of learning to play with friends.  Our goal in this program is to help your child learn self-help skills in a relaxed, nurturing environment.  We offer many opportunities for exploration that are both stimulating and safe.  At this age your child is learning about her/himself, as an individual and in relationship to others.  These years are essential for learning about caring for others, developing self confidence and  skills that will prepare him for the learning that happens in pre-school.   By the time our children have completed the Toddler programs, they are ready to begin pre-school. Each child is assessed on a regular basis and a portfolio of their growth is maintained by our teachers and shared with parents on a periodic basis.  You can feel free to ask for a consultation to discuss your child's development at any time. 

 (3-5 years old)

The requirements of the New York State Common Core Curriculum  have changed the way pre-school programming happens throughout the state.  At Lord of Life Child Development Center, our play-centered focus for learning continues, while integrating the specific learning goals that children entering kindergarten are expected to have mastered.  We use a learning center model in each classroom where the children are introduced to art, dramatic play, sensory exploration and language development.  We provide additional learning opportunities through programs that come to Lord of Life (the Library, Reinstein Woods programming) and field trips (the farm, Lancaster Opera House).  While one of our goals is to help your child learn and develop skills, our other focus is the development of character that is reflected in caring for others and making good choices.  The dominant sounds you'll hear in our preschool classrooms are laughter and the encouraging guidance of caring teachers and assistants.  We work closely with area schools, including Lancaster, Depew, West Seneca and Cheektowaga to ensure that our curriculum will give children the tools they need to meet kindergarten readiness exams. As with all of our Programs, each child is assessed periodically and a portfolio of their growth is maintained by our teachers and shared with parents at scheduled parent-teacher conferences.  You can feel free to ask for a consultation to discuss your child's development at any time.