Welcome to Reston Children's Center

RCC’s curriculum includes a blend of teacher- and child-directed activities with the emphasis on children’s choices. Throughout the day, there is a balance of quiet and active periods, including time outdoors. Infants’ and toddlers’ activities progress from one-to-one teacher-infant interaction with feedings and naps as needed to group activities planned within a structured schedule. Classes for children three years and older include open-time, when children of different ages play together and choose from a variety of activities.

Art
Conceptual and perceptual development occur. We provide stimulating, open-ended, varied materials to promote creative thinking.

Open Art
Children, instead of teachers, choose the supplies. Artwork supports reading and writing readiness.

Manipulatives
Children develop fine motor skills: they learn eye-hand coordination and visual discrimination and they learn about size, sequencing, spatial relationships and one-to-one correspondence. Children may work with the water table, wooden doll house, Brio and town center tables, and woodworking materials.

Housekeeping
With grown-up clothing and props available, this is a safe space for children to pretend or act out the events in their lives. This is an opportunity for children to imitate adult behavior and learn the “give and take” necessary for good social behavior.

Playground
Coordination, balance, cooperation, large motor skill and large muscle use are developed on the playground. Slides, monkey bars and other climbing equipment, bikes and balls are available.

Discovery
This includes our science, math and social studies area. Here, children touch, see, talk, observe and generally explore. The sand and water tables are part of this area.

Blocks
In blocks, children are able to integrate their ideas of the world into buildings and building. This type of play promotes problem solving, cooperation and a feeling of success with completion. Children may choose between big blocks and small ones.

Language Arts
In this area children listen to stories, dictate their own stories, act out plays and use puppets. In doing these things, they learn to listen and contribute to group discussions. Music and movement are also encouraged methods of language development.

Snack
Snacks are provided for all RCC children during open-time. Family-style dining helps children learn cooperation, self-help skills and manners.