Neighborhood Christian Center

Our mission at Neighborhood Christian Center is to embrace individuality in a natural, developmentally appropriate play based environment which fosters a love of learning. It is our mission to nurture the whole child through wonder and discovery.
We teach children that God loves everyone and Jesus is their friend and Savior. We practice good stewardship of ourselves, relationships with others, and the world. We welcome all children regardless of race, sex, color, religion, nationality, or ethnicity.

Philosophy of Learning---

Developmentally Appropriate Practices:
Both the children and teachers have a hand in designing how the learning takes place! By using developmentally appropriate, researched based early childhood practices, children are supported in reaching recognized milestones at their own pace.

Physically:
NCC provides both teacher and child led learning times to support children in exploring with their whole body through play using all 5 senses.

Social & Emotional Learning:
Children are naturally curious and want to relate to the world around them. This is supported through developmentally appropriate practices, where children learn to collaborate with peers, develop self regulation and show appropriate approaches to learning.

Spiritually:
Our loving staff model the love of Jesus and have integrated Biblical values in every aspect of NCC. Through stories, songs, puppets, and the modeling of our staff, children will understand that they are wonderfully created by God.

Language & Literacy:
The teaching staff help children connect and integrate language through daily tasks and routines. Teachers provide feedback to promote learning and expand language skills. Children are empowered with language as a tool to build up self confidence and autonomy.

Environmentally:
NCC provides children with regular access to a beautiful and organic outdoor setting, where they are welcome to help care for and play among the multiple garden areas. By fostering an appreciation and caring attitude for the world around them, children will develop good stewardship of the world God has blessed us with.

Math & Science:
Children are tiny scientists, constantly inquiring about the world around them. NCC encourages children’s learning in math and science with hands on materials and teacher led discussions and activities.