Welcome to Gracie's Place 

Gracie's Place will be closed on June 15-19 for summer break and will re-open on Monday, June 22nd.  Thank you!

 " For children to believe that they are valuable members of the community, they must feel individually noticed and they must feel wanted. By getting to know children and highlighting their abilities, we, as teachers and parents validate our children." (Kosnik 1993)

"A Happy, Warm Place for the Kids to have Fun, Meet New Friends, Play with their Siblings, Learn and Enjoy a Preschool Experience"

"Our Philosophy at Gracie's Place is to create a Nurturing  Learning Experience for children to gain Independence in a Play based and Enriching Environment" 

  "Reading storybooks with preschoolers promotes self-regulation, not just because it fosters language development, but because childrens stories are filled with characters who model effective self-regulatory strategies," says researcher Laura Berk.

Old-Fashioned Play Builds Serious Skills

by Alix Spiegel

Tim Pannell

Researchers say imaginative play allows children to make their own rules and practice self-control. Corbis (click on below link for full story)

 

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=19212514

Our Program

• Great program for walking toddlers to 5 years old.

• A place for children to experience being 'away' from Mommy, allowing them to gain independence and enjoy being in a group setting.

• Children have the freedom to play with anyone they wish, choose a toy they like, experiment with paint, playdough and crafts all under the guidance of our loving teachers.

• Diapers and potty trainers welcome.

• Our staff to child ratio is 1:7.

• Our staff are Pediatric First Aid and CPR certified.

• Bonded and insured.

"Collectively we have over 30 years of working with young children"