Rockwood Early Childhood has designed our own curriculum taking into consideration State Standards, Developmentally Appropriate Practice, Rockwood Kindergarten standards and Early Childhood research. All of these components lead to a curriculum that allows children to learn at their individual pace. Our Curriculum has been reviewed by Rockwood Curriculum Coordinators and has been approved by the Rockwood School Board.

At Rockwood Early Childhood our teachers are certified by the state of Missouri in Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Special Education. We have many teachers with masters and higher degrees. Several of our teachers hold a National Board Certified Teaching Certificates. Our Quality staff is dedicated to supporting children at every level of their development.

We maintain lower class sizes in order to reach the needs of our students. We pride ourselves on at least one educator for every eight students which is a 1:8 ratio during the preschool portion of the day.

Rockwood Early Childhood recognizes that the learner of tomorrow will interact in learning using technology. In response to this we have equipped our classrooms with Smart Boards and iPads. Interacting with technology in a purposeful and intentional format allows children the exposure to technology and maintains the integrity of Early Childhood.

Pretend play is the driving force of our curriculum. Children and teachers develop pretend themes that reflect the ideas of the children. Children and teachers then work together to create the theme inside the classroom using child made props.

Parent Conferences are formally held twice a year. At that time teachers will show and discuss artifacts of student progress. Parents are encouraged to contact their teacher at any time they feel a need arises.

Early Childhood is a time of exploration and play. Working with that natural inclination we infuse pretend play themes (ex. Bakery, Zoo, Pets, etc.) and allow children to explore through pretend play. This play allows children to grow and learn in areas such as Social Development, Emotional Development, Cognitive skills, Fine motor and Gross Motor. Child made props allow children ownership of the play and teachers infuse opportunities for purposeful writing.

Through use of the Character Education Model, we establish a positive climate for children and families. Our simple school Caring Codes allow for positive interactions.