Young Wonders practices primary caregiving and continuity of care.  Therefore our classrooms are designed to provide as much individual attention as possible and reduce the number of transitions between classrooms for children. 

The Primary Caregiver:

• Is assigned to a small group of children for a significant part of each child’s day in care.
• Cares for the children during most of the routines of the day, including greetings and departures, feeding, diapering, napping, indoor and outdoor play, bathing and dressing, record keeping, and tracking each child’s development.
• Builds a relationship through routines and other activities with each child.
• Is the person the child generally turns to when in physical or emotional need.
• Works closely with each child’s family to develop a partnership beginning at the time of enrollment.
• Learns about the child’s care at home and provides information about the program.
• Communicates with parents about the benefits of primary care.
• Supports the child’s relationship with his or her family culture.
• Shares information with the family on a daily basis, during regular family conferences, and as needed.
• Works as a team with other caregivers.
• Is the main resource and a member of a team with the family and other adults involved with the child.