Our mission at Lighthouse Daycare is to provide quality care and education in a Christian environment, while teaching our children valuable social, emotional, physical and academic skills. Our goal at Lighthouse Daycare is to provide children opportunities to learn about the world around them and grow in a supportive, safe environment. Young children learn best through play, so our programs are designed to include fun, hands-on activities.
We are licensed to work with children from six weeks old through Elementary School. We work with our parents to help each child to reach his or her full potential. Children are separated by age groups to allow our teachers to customize activities to encourage age-appropriate activities and support.
Newborns
Six Weeks to 23 Months
Our Newborn class is specifically designed for babies age six weeks to 23 months. We provide a welcoming, supportive environment where babies can safely explore the world around them. Our staff work hard to keep our babies happy, engaged and safe. Each baby’s care is designed specifically for him or her, including feeding and sleeping schedules, nutritional guidelines, and any other needs for that particular child.
Toddlers
24 Months to 35 Months
Our toddler class is full of hands-on activities that are full of learning opportunities and fun. Our toddler teachers work to provide a safe, engaging surroundings to help children learn about their growing world. We focus on social interactions, cognitive skills, and vocabulary, as well as learning some basics: colors, numbers, shapes and letters. We also teach our toddlers to develop listening and learning skills according to each child’s abilities to meet recommended developmental milestones.
Three and Four Year Olds
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ur Three and Four Year Old classes are designed to help children explore their ever-expanding world. A life full of learning and exploring begins with childhood years. Our classrooms are designed to provide each preschooler with opportunities to refine and expand their skills, while discovering more and more skills and knowledge. We focus on creative, educational activities that keep children engaged and learning.
Preschool
K3 and K4
Children need a solid educational foundation before starting Kindergarten. Our K3 and K4 programs are specifically designed to get each child ready for Kindergarten. We focus on providing a structured learning environment that provides children with the foundations for a lifetime of learning.
Elementary Age
Lighthouse’s After School Program consists of ages 5-12. We have bus pick-up and drop-off for local Putnam County Schools. We also do pick-up and drop-off via Church Van for Cabell County Schools, by request. Contact us for more information. When school is out for the day, children need to be engaged in a comfortable, yet stimulating child care environment. That’s where we come in. This innovative before- and after-school program allows kindergarten and school-age children to balance learning and fun through a variety of experiences. From homework help to fun physical activities, our early education program is designed so that everyone goes home happy. Everything we do is designed for learning. Our School-Age Program Features regular homework support, daily fitness activities that keep your child active and healthy, regular teacher-family communication, including updates to keep you informed, emphasis on developing leadership and communication skills. A comfortable environment designed to boost your child’s confidence, self-esteem, character, and social skills.
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Our program is available during school breaks and other days off for students, as well as inclement weather days. We are also available for Remote Learning days. Please note if West Virginia is under a state of emergency, our center will be closed for the safety of our children and our staff.
LINK and CONNECT is accepted (minimum attendance required with LINK).
Curriculum and Assessments
Lighthouse Academy uses ABEKA curriculum. Assessments of our Preschool children are done twice a year, once in December and again in May. The Administration performs formal observations throughout the year of all children and works with classroom staff to enhance the care of each child.
