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Our Curriculum

Research-Based. Literacy-First. Built for Results.

At Premier Childcare Learning Academy, curriculum is everything.

Every learning experience, interaction, and activity is guided by one central commitment: giving our children the strongest possible foundation, beginning with literacy.

We use the Creative Curriculum® and the Science of Reading because they are grounded in decades of educational research and proven to support strong academic outcomes. Together, these evidence-based approaches help children build the literacy, language, and critical thinking skills they need to enter school with confidence.

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A Research-Based Foundation for Learning

The Creative Curriculum® is one of the most respected frameworks in early childhood education, providing an evidence-based approach to developing literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, and social-emotional skills.

At Premier CCLA, children learn through purposeful, hands-on experiences that build knowledge, confidence, and independence while meeting each child at their individual stage of development.

Children develop:

Strong literacy and language skills
Mathematical reasoning and problem-solving
Scientific curiosity and inquiry
Social-emotional confidence and self-regulation
Critical thinking and independence

The Gold Standard in Early Literacy

Literacy is at the heart of everything we do.

The Science of Reading draws on decades of research into how children learn to read. This evidence-based approach guides our literacy instruction, helping children become confident, capable readers through explicit, systematic teaching.

Our instruction focuses on the five pillars of reading:

Phonemic Awareness – hearing and manipulating sounds
Phonics – connecting sounds with letters
Fluency – reading accurately and confidently
Vocabulary – building language and word knowledge
Comprehension – understanding and thinking critically about text

Our goal isn't simply to teach children to read—it's to develop confident readers who enter kindergarten prepared to succeed.

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Enrichment That Extends Learning

Our enrichment program complements classroom learning by strengthening the skills that support long-term academic success.

Art & Creative Expression

Builds fine motor skills, creativity, and flexible thinking while supporting literacy and early writing.

Gardening & Outdoor Learning

Transforms nature into a living classroom where children build scientific vocabulary, observation skills, and real-world understanding.

Music

Develops listening skills, phonemic awareness, memory, and language through rhythm, singing, and movement.

Spanish & Sign Language

Expands vocabulary, strengthens language development, and supports cognitive growth through early exposure to multiple forms of communication.

Social-Emotional Learning

Helps children develop confidence, resilience, self-regulation, and the interpersonal skills needed to thrive in school and beyond.

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Choosing the right early learning center is a big decision. Our free Parent Packet gives you an inside look at: our curriculum, our approach to literacy, and what a typical day looks like for your little one.

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Family Partnership in Academic Progress

Research is clear: children make the greatest academic progress when their families are actively engaged in their learning. At Premier CCLA, family partnership is integral to our program.

Throughout the year, we host family involvement events and activities focused on children's academic milestones and learning progress, keeping parents informed, involved, and empowered as active participants in their child's education.

Every family also receives daily updates through the Playground app, ensuring that parents are always informed and connected to their child's learning journey.