The philosophy of Brentwood Children’s Academy is to provide developmentally-appropriate programs for young children that are built upon the whole-child concept. By this we mean that our programs address ALL the areas of development – Social, Emotional, Physical and Intellectual (Cognitive). We don’t think of children as a series of isolated physical, mental, and emotional attributes, but as a thinking, feeling, moving, loving, individual person with individual needs, cares, and desires. This involves us respecting each child as an individual and stimulates the child’s natural curiosity in, and enjoyment of, learning. Our curriculum is purposefully constructed by using age-appropriate lessons to provide your child with a variety of academic experiences that are structured to promote problem-solving abilities, persistence and a passion for lifelong learning. Our teachers will modify educational experiences based on children’s interests and strengths while recognizing each child as an individual.
The Whole-Child Concept:
Social – our program provides children with experiences designed to support developing relationships with peers and teachers while promoting independence, confidence and the desire to discover. Our teachers pomote healthy relationships by modeling respectful relationships, discussing and reading books about friendship, providing opportunities for children to work together and teaching problem-solving skills such as conflict resolution.
Emotional – Our program lays the foundation for children to learn how to understand their own feelings through positive social interactions with their teachers and peers. Teachers help build a strong emotional foundation by acknowledging their children’s feelings. They respond promptly and consistently to the children’s needs, model cooperative behaviors, talk to children at their eye level and create spaces in the classroom where children can work and play together.
Physical – Children are constantly developing the fine and gross motor skills by exploring their environment. Our programs provide activities and games designed to help support muscle development, coordination and manipulative skills.
Intellectual – Although our program and curriculum does maintain academic goals for children we understand that children learn at their own pace and in their own way. Our goal is to foster each child’s learning style and prepare them for a lifetime of love for learning.
This certification means that we offer quality care that exceeds the State’s Minimum Child Care Licensing Standards for director and staff qualifications, caregiver-child interactions, age-appropriate curricula and activities, nutrition and indoor/outdoor activities, and parent involvement and education, are in a better position to contribute to the early development of children.
program play a critical role in supporting the wellness, health, and development of children, through the provision of nutritious foods. In particular, child care providers have a powerful opportunity to instill healthy habits in young children that serve as a foundation for healthy choices in life. Under these standards, our meals and snacks served include a greater variety of vegetables and fruit, more whole grains, and less added sugar and saturated fat. This program provides us with support and new ideas for recipes, menu planning, food preparation, and nutrition education. Team Nutrition provides us with resources that helps us to provide high quality meals to improve health and nutrition, promote a healthy lifestyle, and reduce obesity. 
We use Frogstreet curriculum for the development of our early childhood minds. Children are joyful creatures. Frogstreet curriculum and resources are designed to tap into a child’s nature and create a joyful experience from the first moments of the day until it is time to say goodbyes. This program is filled with songs, music, hands-on materials and activities, chants, games, make-believe, designed to stimulate a child’s imagination, helping make each day a wonderful one! All of the curriculum and programs are aimed at one thing: igniting the minds of young children by fostering their academic, social and emotional growth through purposeful lessons and materials that intentionally produce a positive outcome. This comprehensive, research-based program integrates instruction across developmental domains and early learning disciplines. 
We also use a biblical & values based approach to early childhood education through the practice of the ABeka Curriculum. This is a non-denominational program with comprehensive, quality materials written from a Christian perspective with basic Christian teachings. The program is supported by beautifully illustrated & engaging workbooks, music, finger plays & poems. Along with age appropriate academics, there is this wonderful, spiritual side that allows us to plant a seed of who God is & who God wants us to be. It is our hope that families will continue water this seed and cultivate it, creating a lifetime relationship with God. Our children also begin their day with The Pledge of Allegiance & say Grace before meals. Now more than ever, each child needs a 
It’s never too early for kids to learn the values that will help them to develop into good citizens, which is why character education is part of our program at Brentwood Children’s Academy. Our character building program makes moments of interaction into moments of learning. From classroom to playground we take advantage of every opportunity for children to learn values such as: Respect, Friendship, Caring, Forgiveness and Generosity.
dinner. This is why our menus reflect a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables several times a week, whole grains on a daily basis, limited refined sugar snacks and cereals, reduced fat milk, and home cooked, homestyle meals. In fact, our center limits processed foods to a maximum of twice a week often only serving them once! We operate off of a 6 week rotating menu and do not repeat the lunch meal during this rotation. We offer a variety of ethnic meals, allowing children to experience different food types, textures and taste. We often do taste testing’s on seasonal foods to engage children in the “farm to table” experience.
This program focuses on building foundational vocabulary. Each week’s curriculum features a targeted learning topic such as colors, numbers, clothing, food, animals, or body parts. Every weekly song, game, activity or art project is designed to reinforce key learning topics. We will make learning a Fiesta by simply sprinkling Spanish words into everyday conversation. We understand that your child will not become fluent in our program, but anything that piques curiosity is beneficial. Your child will pick up some words and become familiar with the unique sounds of the Spanish language. 
