Curriculum
A Holistic Approach to Childhood Development and Education
What Makes Vonkids Different?
The Vonkids Difference
At VonKids, when it comes to childcare, we believe in going the extra mile. That’s particularly true when it comes to our educational curriculum.
By using years of experience in childhood development education and experience, we’ve implemented programs that are fun, age-appropriate, and positive, and provided in a cozy dayhome setting.
Our Approach
Add to that a focus on nurturing strong bonds between friends and family, and it’s no wonder the kids who have gone through our system remember it fondly.
We strive to provide a healthy and enriching environment that fosters learning, play, growth, and socialization to help your child thrive now and later in life.
Our Mission & Core Values
At Vonkids, our mission is to be your partner in your child’s education, growth, and development to help them become better prepared for life ahead.
Our Core Values:
Love & Happiness
Respect
Leadership
Life-long Learning
A Holistic Learning Environment For Your Child
When it comes to quality child care, most people believe that big-name daycares are the way to go. While most do a good job of keeping your children entertained in a safe and fun way, most generic daycares don’t do much to help your kids learn and grow in a way that will help them throughout their lives. That’s where VonKids comes in to break the mold.
Not only do we offer excellent child care in Calgary and the surrounding areas, but we help kids learn through carefully selected curriculums that are designed to further child development. Keep scrolling to learn all about VonKids dayhomes in Calgary, the benefits of a dayhome over a daycare, and even learn about what your kids will be doing at our home daycares through the VonKids curriculum.
Why Choose Dayhome Learning Over Daycare?
Dayhomes offer parents and children in Calgary numerous benefits when compared to daycare services. At Vonkids, we combine education, safety, child development, and childcare all in the comfort of a cozy, home-like environment. Here are just a few of the benefits you and your child can expect from Vonkids:
Compassionate, qualified, fully licensed caregivers and educators
A safe, secure, child-proofed environment for your children to play, learn, and grow
Convenient, high-quality childcare and education that fits most budgets
Smaller groups sizes foster more personalized care and greater hands-on learning
Academic advancement to help your child thrive through all stages of growth and development
Theme-Based Curriculum to Foster Engagement and Learning
We’ve developed a theme-based, proprietary curriculum that has core elements from Montessori, Reggio-Emilia/Constructivism, HighScope, and Waldorf. We have developmental areas in:
Physical scientific knowledge
Logical mathematical knowledge
Reasoning and social/moral living
Artistic expression
Motor skills
Curriculum Features Unique to Vonkids
Along with combining core elements of various educational theories, styles, and practices, we tailor our curriculum to be diverse, dynamic, collaborative, and accessible for all of the children we care for. Our smaller class sizes allow us to provide more personalized, one-on-one care and education, along with a more integrated curriculum to boot!
Additionally, our curriculum features:
Coordinated curriculum across all VonKids programs, with teacher flexibilities
Integrates second languages (mostly Spanish) into all teachings
Arts and crafts integrated into all themes
Usage of the Brainquest supplemental program
Morning circle time with themed reading
Reading partnership with parents (library visit requirement)
No TV policy
Our Approach to Education and Child Development
At Vonkids, we’re invested in your child’s development and we want to help them thrive through all stages of life beginning with early childhood. Our curriculum is geared toward:
Providing consistent and loving care
Establishing a routine with a full daily scheduled
Positive reinforcement approach to discipline
Fostering confidence in communication and public speaking
Integrating sign language and second language
Incorporating third-party speech and physical therapy
And so much more!
With years of experience, our staff, directors, and administrative team make use of training and extensive resources to create knowledge opportunities whenever possible. This helps to boost cognitive, physical, and emotional development throughout the day. To begin the registration process, contact us online or by phone today!