Program Highlights

Program Highlights

VDA Inc. provides quality Preschool Programs that meet Title 5 Regulations, Community Care Licensing Title 22 and staff that meet the following standards of education:

  • Highly trained and caring teaching staff
  • Desired results for children and families (DRDPS)
  • DRDP Tech
  • State Approved California Preschool Curriculum Framework and Learning Foundations
  • Early Stars Rating (QRIS)
  • Ages and Stages (AS&Q)
  • Learning Genie
  • Early Childhood Environment Rating Scales (ECERS)
  • Physical Education Program (K.E.E.P)
  • Food Program (CACFP)

Play-Based Curriculum

BRSP3

  • VDA Inc.'s Play Based Learning (PBL) curriculum was cultivated to achieve the following goals:

    • Students are engaged, interested, and learning through play 

    • Students build independence learning through choice, student interest, student-led activities, and opportunities for autonomy 

    • Students build critical thinking skills through essential questions, social learning, group projects, individual exploration, and problem solving

    • All students needs are met through accommodation, modification, and extensions

  • PBL curriculum aims to achieve these goals with lesson guides that prioritize play, essential (open-ended) questions, student choice, student-led activities, social learning, social-emotional learning, and so much more. The lesson guides are each written to achieve a student-facing objective directly derived from DRDP measures.

a little boy playing with blocks
kids are playing with paint
kids are sitting on mat in classroom
a woman and two kids reading a book

KEEP Program

Children playing on a colorful outdoor balance beam setup.

Kids Enjoying Exercise Program ~ K.E.E.P

Obesity and inactivity in children is an ever-pressing issue. VDA Inc. recognizes this fact and understands that healthy habits begin in preschool. That’s why we designed and implemented the KEEP program to prioritize physical education in school. KEEP is an integral part of our daily curriculum where students are able to learn and take part in stretches, obstacle courses, exercises, team-building activities, movement games, and so much more. Our Physical Education Coach, Teacher Cookie, visits each site weekly to conduct fun KEEP lesson plans with our kids and provides models for teachers to do the same on a daily basis. KEEP has proven to be one of the most exciting and nourishing parts of our students’ days.

Food Program

Children in chef hats preparing vegetables together.

VDA, Inc. is eligible for the Child Care Food Program. Children will receive breakfast, lunch and/or P.M. snack, (Type of meals served varies at each location)…

FOOD PROGRAM

VDA, Inc. is eligible for the Child Care Food Program. Children will receive breakfast, lunch and/or P.M. snack, (Type of meals served varies at each location). Parents will receive a menu with information on all meals served. A meals will meet nutritional requirements, and will be age and developmentally appropriate. Culturally appropriate meals will be provided. The amount of food available is based on the recommended portion as required by the Child Care Food Program. Mealtime and or snack-time for children will be pleasant social and learning experiences with at least one adult sitting with the children during meal or snack-times to provide a good role model and to encourage conversation. Teaching Staff never use threats or derogatory remarks and neither withhold food as a form of discipline. The USDA and CDE are equal opportunity providers and employers.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department.

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