Fun & Friends Inc

Specialties

Fun & Friends provides developmentally appropriate programs for children from six weeks to six years of age. We stress rich learning experiences that stimulate children intellectually and give them an opportunity to master skills while having fun. Children participate at their own level, during both structured activities and free playtime. Early childhood literacy development is emphasized in every program, Infants through Preschool. Programs are geared to meet the physical, social, emotional and educational needs of the individual at his or her own readiness level, taking into consideration each child’s particular stage of growth and development. The Creative Curriculum methodology is used to support the program and teaching staff at each level. The Creative Curriculum is an award-​winning curriculum that uses exploration and discovery as a way of learning and enables children to develop confidence, creativity, and lifelong critical thinking skills.

Meet the Manager

Elizabeth G.

Manager

Our staff are qualified professionals and child development specialists, who receive up to 40 hours of annual training in child development, early childhood education, health and safety issues. They are selected not only for their early childhood education skills, but also for their ability to interact lovingly with children. Led by a highly experienced administrative team, Fun & Friends staff members share warm, supportive relationships with the children, enabling them to learn, grow, and create positive self image. Elizabeth Garcia, our Director of Operations, has an MS in Educational Administration and Supervision and has been employed by Fun & Friends since 1998. Program Director (and Lead Pre-​School Teacher) Inell Ellis has a BS in Child Development and has been at our center since 1990. Both directors provide on-​going support and supervision to the lead teachers and assistants in the areas of curriculum development, professional development, observation and evaluation, as well as