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Denise Mogren
Paidea Parent

For me the real key is that Paidea is not a daycare center. I feel like it is truly what the name says - a child development center.  I was not looking for daycare, I was looking for a place where my children could gain skills and experiences that we could not provide at home.  I got so very much more when I found Paidea.

Paidea's (Lynn's) focus on social and emotional development and parent education are Paidea's signature strengths and what really set it apart. My children are learning foundational social skills that I can recognize will last them a lifetime.

Learning to negotiate, problem solve, verbalize emotions and understand what they themselves need in stressful situations are tools my children can use to overcome obstacles and succeed in the big world that awaits them outside Paidea.

Paidea Programs

Toddler Preschool Kindergarten School-age

Kindergarten

Our programs are based on the needs of the children.   Everything we do is the result of a conscious decision based on what is best for the child.

Choose half or full day options.  Academics are taught in the morning and social skill building and cooperative play are the focus of afternoon.

Our Program

Purpose

Must attend 5 mornings per week, and may choose as many afternoons as desired

  • To minimize the number of transitions children in Kindergarten have each day

  • To allow flexibility to meet parent's working schedules

Language - whole language and phonics

  • Reaches all styles of learning

  • Immerses children in meaningful print

  • Theme based to create continuity in all subject areas

Math

  • Use a variety of colorful, tactile materials

  • Small group work

 

  • To encourage active participation

  • For more individualized attention

Actively teach emotional intelligence, problem-solving, cooperative skills

These 'life skills' have greater impact when learned at an early age

Teaching strategies

  • Visual & oral

  • A balance of teacher directed and child directed activities

 

To accommodate different learning styles

Special activities provided at no additional cost include:

  • Swimming - 8 week lessons as a group

  • Art - art specialist one afternoon/week

  • Field trips - related to curriculum

  • Computers - exposure to educational games to reinforce concepts

  • Science - exploring our world

  • Music - songs and instruments

  • Phy. Ed. - becoming aware of how our bodies work, also to promote teamwork and sportsmanship.

 
 


Paidea Child Development Center  |  949 Geneva Avenue  |  Oakdale, MN 55128  |  (651)714-8646
 

 
     
 

 
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