Our Program

Anthony and Jennie Clavet embarked on their journey by opening the original Blueprints Family Childcare in August 2014. With just 12 enrollment spots, the program quickly blossomed, thanks in large part to the dedication of their first employee, Ashley Swan-Chabot. Together, Ashley and Jennie nurtured the program from a charming two-story colonial, conveniently located next door to one of our current centers at 184 Merchants Row. As demand grew, with more enrollments and an ever-expanding waitlist, the need for expansion became clear. This led to the creation of Blueprints Learning Center at Depot Road and Blueprints Learning Center at Merchants Row. Through it all, our guiding philosophy remains unchanged: the kids come first. We’re honored to play a role in each child’s journey, sparking their lifelong curiosity and laying a strong foundation for their love of learning and growth.

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At Blueprints, we are committed to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment through constructive guidance, ensuring every child feels valued and cared for. We believe that early education thrives on encouragement, flexibility, and the acceptance of diverse learning styles. Our approach to child guidance emphasizes redirection, offering choices, teaching self-regulation, and promoting language development across all age groups. By creating an atmosphere where children can explore and grow at their own pace, we help lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning and success.

Developmental Domains

Blueprints Learning Center is committed to providing an enriching environment that supports the development of each child and meets them where they are. Activities and experiences are carefully planned to address the following developmental domains:

Social/Emotional Development

• Objective: Encourage children to build relationships, understand emotions, and develop self-regulation.

• Activities: Group play to foster teamwork and cooperation - Emotion identification activities using picture cards or storytelling - Opportunities for leadership roles (e.g., line leader, helper of the day).

• Practices: Daily circle time for sharing and expressing feelings - Consistent use of positive reinforcement to build self-esteem.

Cognitive Development

• Objective: Promote problem-solving, memory, and critical thinking skills.

• Activities: Puzzle-solving and building blocks - Science exploration - Literacy games like matching letters and sounds.

• Practices: Encourage open-ended questions to stimulate thinking - Rotate materials to introduce new challenges.

Physical Development

• Objective: Support children’s physical coordination, strength, and independence.

• Gross Motor Activities: Structured and unstructured outdoor play for climbing, running, and jumping - Music and movement sessions.

• Fine Motor Activities: Art projects like painting and cutting paper - Manipulatives such as beads, Legos, or threading activities.

• Self-Help Practices: Teach routines like handwashing, dressing, and cleaning up - Encourage independence in serving snacks or meals.

Language / Communication Skills

• Objective: Foster verbal and non-verbal communication, vocabulary expansion, and listening skills.

• Activities: Storytime with interactive discussions - Singing songs and reciting rhymes - Roleplaying scenarios to practice conversational skills.

• Practices: Model active listening and encourage turn-taking in conversations - Introduce new vocabulary during play and routines

Approaches to Learning

Objective: Nurture curiosity, creativity, and persistence.

Activities: Open-ended art and craft projects - Exploration stations with materials for discovery - Dramatic play areas to inspire imaginative scenarios.

Practices: Provide uninterrupted time for exploration and play - Celebrate efforts and perseverance over outcomes.

We will evaluate the Blueprints Learning Center program regularly through observation, feedback from our families, and developmental milestones assessments.

Adjustments will be made to ensure that the program aligns with the unique needs of the children in our care.

Recognizing that every child develops at their own pace, our program emphasizes respect for individual differences and provides tailored support to help each child thrive across all developmental domains.

Our Planning

At Blueprints Learning Center, we believe that children thrive in an environment where their interests, skills, and abilities are at the center of planning and learning. Our approach to activity planning ensures that every child feels valued, engaged, and supported in their unique developmental journey.

How We Plan Activities

Our teachers and caregivers carefully observe and interact with your children to understand their:

Interests: We pay attention to what captures your child’s curiosity—whether it's dinosaurs, art, music, or building blocks. These interests inspire themes and activities, creating a meaningful and engaging experience.

Skills: Activities are designed to build on what your child can already do, while gently encouraging them to develop new skills. For example, a child practicing fine motor skills might enjoy threading beads, while a child mastering gross motor skills might benefit from obstacle courses.

Abilities: Recognizing that every child develops at their own pace, we tailor activities to meet varying abilities, ensuring each child feels confident and successful while being appropriately challenged.

Examples of Interest-Based Planning

Dramatic Play: If children show interest in cooking, we might set up a play kitchen and add real-world materials to enhance their experience.

Art and Creativity: If children enjoy painting, we might introduce new tools like sponges or stencils to spark creativity.

Science and Exploration: If we notice a fascination with bugs during outdoor play, we might plan a week of insect-themed activities like bug hunts, magnifying glass exploration, and storytelling about insects.

We also value input from families! If you notice something your child is particularly excited about at home, let us know. We welcome collaboration to make our program even more personalized for your child.

Benefits

Engagement: Children are naturally more engaged when activities align with their interests.

Confidence: Activities tailored to their skills and abilities build self-esteem and motivation.

Growth: By meeting children where they are developmentally, we help them take the next step in their learning journey.

At Blueprints Learning Center, every child is unique, and our planning reflects that. Through interest driven and individualized activities, we aim to make learning exciting, meaningful, and fun for all.