Program Philosophy: We believe that mixed age groups allow children to learn at their own pace, while providing the younger children in the group with positive role models. The older children in the group are given the opportunity to feel successful and self confident because of their greater maturity and competence. We help children to be caring, accepting friends to others, and to accept others' differences. We believe it is important for children to experience being part of a group, to learn to compromise, to share, to lead, and to follow. We are continuously introducing new, age-appropriate activities to the rooms, and provide an ever-changing environment to stimulate exploration. Supporting Families: They provide a nurturing and loving environment, and encourage parents to visit or call at any time during the day. They also provide resources for parents, including a parents' resource area, and a nursing mothers' area. Enrichment Programs: Willow Path Childcare offers a variety of enrichment programs at no additional cost to parents. Music and Movement: Provides a weekly music and movement program for our Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and Pre-K programs. Puddlestompers Nature Exploration: The Puddlestompers themes follow the cycle of nature through all four seasons connecting children by using hands-on exploration, songs, games, crafts, and stories. Viking Sports Gym Program: Willow Path offers a weekly gym program in our full size gym for toddlers and preschoolers. Hours: Willow Path Childcare provides full-year care for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and pre-Kindergarteners ranging in age from 5 weeks to 6 years of age. Open from 7am to 6pm Monday through Friday. Flexible schedules are available to meet the needs of working parents.