Philosophy
HCA believes in nurturing your children into well-rounded individuals. We encourage them to experience life and appreciate its many rewards. We work to build a strong foundation in their young minds by offering tools and guidance that will help them throughout their lives.
Mission: Supporting Today’s Parents
With busy and sometimes stressful work schedules, many parents are unable to spend as much time as they would like with their young children during the work week. While you are away, we are here to provide love and support so that your child is fulfilled in every way.
Our doors are open 7:00am to 7:00pm. We offer homemade foods for babies 6 months onwards. A nutritious dinner is provided so that parents can pick up and enjoy time with their children rather than having to rush home to prepare a meal. Our current and past clients offer high praise for our food philosophy and time gained to spend meaningful time with their children. References are available upon request.
Our staff is trained to work with children that suffer from various food allergies and those that may require medical or special attention. We collaborate with parents to ensure a seamless transition from home to our center for all children.
Safety is our number one priority. We require our staff to be CPR and first aid certified; classes are provided in-house. As an additional safety measure, staff members are trained on the use of the LifeVac Airway Clearance Device.
Education
We strive to prepare children for their school years ahead. We familiarize them with skills that are appropriate to their age and ability. Activities are designed to promote growth in the areas of social/emotional development, gross and fine motor skills, and language. Teachers are trained to continually use language and encourage the children to use language throughout the day by engaging them in dialogue, along with reading and singing with them. Sign language and Spanish are introduced in our infant classroom and continue through all of the age groups.
The Pinnacle Curriculum has been carefully selected because it supports HCA’s educational philosophy by enabling children to progress at their own pace. Each month a new theme is introduced. Age appropriate, theme-based activities combine with educational objectives to connect learning to real-life.
Lesson plans are written by the head teacher monthly and are shared with parents. Teachers are encouraged to use observation and assessment to drive instruction and tailor activities to meet the individual needs of the child. Teachers are also encouraged to “jump start” the child’s mind by providing fun and engaging activities but then step-back and allow the child to explore, problem solve, and discover on their own.
Most importantly, HCA teaches children how to respect themselves and others. Friendship, teamwork, and appropriate conflict resolution techniques are on-going themes directed towards developing the ability to share and function together as a group in a classroom with positive social interactions.
Nutrition
Our kitchen team members prepare organic fruit and vegetable purees for infants 6 to 12 months of age, served along with organic, single-grain cereals. We offer low-allergen foods, including avocado, apple, pear, peach, banana, squash, zucchini, sweet potato, and carrots.
Once a child turns 1 and is cleared by parents and pediatrician to eat bite sized table foods, we encourage healthy exploration of the meals prepared by our in-house chef. Breakfast, lunch, a snack, and dinner are provided daily and included in the monthly tuition rates. Please see our “sample menu” which is quite extensive. The meals consist of healthy, organic, non-GMO foods. Basmati rice, various beans and lentils, whole grain pasta, lean meats, wild-caught fish, fresh fruits, fresh vegetables are prepared fresh on site. Our chefs are trained in not only food safety and preparation, but the use of additions such as turmeric to aid in digestion. We are comfortable working in conjunction with parents of children with dietary restrictions and encourage supplemental foods if necessary.
Over the past several years since we opened our doors, the menu has been in the works- we let the children determine what it would consist of by keeping track of what they like and dislike. We are confident that the recipes we use and the foods we have chosen are perfect for our little eaters!
Sample Menu
A Sanitary Place to Learn and Grow
HCA insists on clean and sanitized bathrooms, toys, workstations, play areas, kitchen, and dining facilities. Your child’s well-being starts with our commitment to a clean environment. Not only do we practice cleanliness, we teach it to your children via healthy habits such as hand washing and proper mouth covering when coughing or sneezing. We adhere to strict sick policies for both the children and our staff in an attempt to minimize the spread of germs as much as possible. An Air Scrubber is installed on our HVAC system which is a UVC light to purify the air flow from possible contaminants. A hospital grade UV-C light system has been installed which runs from 3am-5am to ensure the center is clean of any virulent pathogens prior to the start of business each day. Children and staff change into “indoor shoes” upon arrival.
During the day our teachers and kitchen team are dedicated to keeping their classrooms clean and disinfected. Each night, a cleaning service does deep cleaning and mopping to ensure the space is ready for the next day.
Safety and Security
HCA insists on clean and sanitized bathrooms, toys, workstations, play areas, kitchen, and dining facilities. Your child’s well-being starts with our commitment to a clean environment. Not only do we practice cleanliness, we teach it to your children via healthy habits such as hand washing and proper mouth covering when coughing or sneezing. We adhere to strict sick policies for both the children and our staff in an attempt to minimize the spread of germs as much as possible. An Air Scrubber is installed on our HVAC system which is a UVC light to purify the air flow from possible contaminants. A hospital grade UV-C light system has been installed which runs from 3am-5am to ensure the center is clean of any virulent pathogens prior to the start of business each day. Children and staff change into “indoor shoes” upon arrival.
During the day our teachers and kitchen team are dedicated to keeping their classrooms clean and disinfected. Each night, a cleaning service does deep cleaning and mopping to ensure the space is ready for the next day.