At Rocky Mountain Childcare, we use The Creative Curriculum, a comprehensive, research-based early childhood education framework designed to support children from infancy through Pre-K. This curriculum helps children build confidence, curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking skills through meaningful play, hands-on learning, and age-appropriate classroom experiences.
Rather than relying on worksheets or one-size-fits-all lessons, The Creative Curriculum encourages children to learn through exploration, discovery, and real-world experiences. Each day is designed to support the whole child, including social-emotional growth, language development, early literacy, problem-solving, motor skills, and school readiness.
Learning Through Play
Young children learn best through play, exploration, and meaningful interactions. Our classrooms are designed to encourage children to ask questions, make choices, solve problems, communicate with others, and build independence.
Teachers guide play with intention, helping children connect everyday activities to important early learning skills.
Hands-On Studies
The Creative Curriculum uses project-based investigations called “studies.” These studies may explore familiar topics like trees, buildings, pets, transportation, or the classroom environment.
Through these studies, children observe, ask questions, create, and learn early concepts in math, science, language, literacy, and problem-solving through real-world experiences.
Supporting the Whole Child
Our curriculum supports development across several important areas, including:
- Social-emotional skills
- Language and communication
- Early literacy
- Math and problem-solving
- Physical development
- Creativity and self-expression
- Independence and confidence
- School readiness
By supporting the whole child, we help children grow not only academically, but also socially and emotionally. Our goal is to help every child feel safe, capable, and excited to learn.
Strong Relationships & Family Connection
Positive relationships are at the heart of early learning. Our teachers provide consistent, responsive care so children feel safe, supported, and ready to explore.
We also value strong family partnerships. Through communication and classroom updates, we help families stay connected to their child’s learning and development.
Preparing Children for What’s Next
Whether your child is an infant, toddler, preschooler, or Pre-K student, The Creative Curriculum helps us meet children where they are developmentally while preparing them for the next stage of learning.
At Rocky Mountain Childcare, our goal is to create a nurturing foundation where children feel confident, capable, and excited to learn.