Sitter in Randolph, New Jersey

Openings in January 2018! Flexible schedules, ideal for teachers, we hold your space through the summer! Give your child a unique opportunity in a nurturing home-based preschool setting providing developmentally appropriate explorations in nature, the arts, music, literacy, and dance. Facilitated by certified teachers (Elementary and Special Education.) Benefits: -Outdoor play all year long. -Fine and gross motor skill development -Communication throughout the day with pictures and videos -Healthy snacks included -Monthly progress reports -Tracking developmental milestones -Homemade lunch available $3/day -Nap and quiet rest time. -Flexible schedules - no charge for vacations -Commercial free, no TV or computers -Constant supervision in a childproof safe environment. -Weekly activity schedules and menus provided -Cubbies to store diapers, gear, and anything your child needs -Parents are our partners, we understand your child is precious! Wild Things NJ offers nature-based programs for toddlers age 2- and preK-age 5. Our home-based program, taught by a certified teacher and aide provides children with rich learning opportunities through the use of nature as teacher, nurturing expression through art, music, dance, gardening, literacy, language development and creative invention. We value the child as a strong, capable and resilient person, rich with boundless curiosity, and knowledge. We use a Positive Discipline approach to teach your child self regulation in a respectful way. We foster wonder and amazement as children discover the world around them through guided exploration and play. We teach kindness, caring and compassion for others and the world they live in. We create a place for children where they can play, explore, learn, and grow through a deep connection to the natural world. We cultivate self-awareness and social/emotional health. We value each child as unique, with individual talent. We foster wonder and amazement as children discover the world around them. Children play and learn outdoors and in, with a planned curriculum that includes circle time, outdoor exploration, science, emergent math and literacy through read aloud, center time, art, music, or dance activities and free play. Your children know they are safe, and protected by their teachers which gives them the freedom to explore and play and grow.