Text Box: General curriculum topics include: For Infants: Foster positive self-concept Develop social skills Encourage children to think, reason, question, and experiment Encourage language and literacy development Enhance physical development Encourage and demonstrate sound health, safety, and nutritional practices Encourage creative expression and appreciation For Toddlers: Strong emphasis on language development Develop gross motor skills Encourage pretend play and social skills Art projects Science experiments Cognitive development including concepts of color, shapes, and counting For Pre-School: Cognitive skills Self confidence Social skills Independence Self control and direction Language skills Physical skills For full-day Kindergarten/Junior Kindergarten: Language Reading/Writing Science Math/Counting skills For more detailed information, please contact the Center Director or Program Administrators. Text Box: Carousel's development programs focus on your child's needs as they grow. Each of the seven classrooms has a curriculum designed for the child's age. Our programs has its foundation in Developmentally Appropriate practices for Early Childhood, as presented by the Pinnacle and High Reach curriculums. Text Box: Playgrounds  - Large playground areas for active play, motor skill development, and fun. Text Box: Carousel - nurturing your child's emotional, physical, social, creative, and intellectual development.