Learning Locomotion

Education-Based Childcare

Your Child’s Learning Journey

Learning Locomotion is dedicated to starting your child on the road to learning success with our unique educational programs. We use the Houghton-Mifflin curriculum in our preschool and pre-kindergarten classrooms. Children are assessed using the Ages and Stages developmental tool to monitor progress. All of the children enrolled in our programs are involved in field trips where they learn about being a part of our community. All students are also invited to participate in active play such as basketball, soccer, yoga, or dance.

Learning Locomotion, Bangor, PA, Easton, PA

Infant Program (6 weeks to 13 months)

Infants are constantly absorbing new things in their surroundings. That’s why they are cared for in a private setting. With cribs, rocking chairs, high chairs, and changing tables, all disinfected regularly for safety and hygiene, the room is perfect for early learning.

Each day our responsive, caring staff provide infants with sensory toys, classical music, and other tools to ensure they have ample opportunities to surpass their milestones.

Toddler Program (13 months to 36 months)

A schedule is very helpful in encouraging toddlers towards their milestones. Our lively classroom is full of age-appropriate toys and projects. We feature read-alouds, circle time, music activities, crafts, and free play each day. We encourage them to “use their words” to express their needs as a way to help them develop verbal communication skills.

You’ll be kept up-to-date with your child’s day via the HiMama app for your phone. We’ll report meals, diaper changes, nap times, developmental milestones, and send photos periodically.

Preschool Program (Ages 3-4 years)

This program is the perfect setting for your child to learn appropriate classroom behavior. Children are encouraged to learn the alphabet, numbers, colors, shapes, and more. We use free-play and discussion as your child discovers the world.

Our preschoolers work on:

Persistence
Following directions
Listening
Language skills
Problem-solving
Vocabulary
Letters and numbers
Spatial awareness
Scientific thinking
Early math principles
Music, art, dramatic play

Pre-Kindergarten (Ages 4-5 years)

Learning Locomotion prepares your child for kindergarten. We follow a routine similar to kindergarten classrooms, including discussing the weather, calendar, reading, crafts, and stations around the room. Our stations consist of a computer center, reading center, and dramatic play center. Pre-kindergarten students practice and prepare for the kindergarten entrance test for local public school districts.

Our prekindergarten students work on:

Staying on task
Learning new concepts
Literacy experiences
Following a routine
Language skills
Social interactions
Group activities

Before and After School Care & Summer Camp Program (Kindergarten - 6th Grade)

Learning and fun are encouraged in our Before & After School Care program. Before school, children are offered breakfast and calm games as they prepare for the school day ahead. After school, kids are offered a nutritional snack, time to do homework, and the opportunity to do arts-and-crafts.

Our Summer Camp helps children maintain their educational growth while staying entertained. Games, crafts, and socialization opportunities abound. We even take field trips to the movies, the Crayola Factory, the local pool, and more!

Helpful Information

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Registration Fee

Required paperwork must be completed and submitted with a $50 registration fee prior to your child’s first day at Learning Locomotion.

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HiMama App

We suggest downloading the HiMama app. Our teachers use this app to provide you with reports about your child’s day and their milestone progress. You’ll know exactly how many naps they took, how much they ate, and how many diaper changes they needed. You’ll also know more about their daily activities and milestones!

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Food

Children of all ages will receive nutritional breakfasts, lunches, and afternoon snacks every day. Check the menu for the week at our main entrance.

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Drop-Off and Pick-Up

For safety purposes, you are required to sign your child in and out of their classroom. There are three parking areas available, and you will receive instructions for entering the facility during the enrollment process. Both Learning Locomotion centers are open from 6:00 am – 6:00 pm. Late pick-up will result in an overtime charge of $1 per minute per child. This will be added to your tuition bill.

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Illnesses

If a contagious illness is noted spreading through the facility, you will be informed as soon as possible. If your child sees a doctor due to this type of illness, please ask the doctor to provide a note indicating that the child is medically cleared to return to Learning Locomotion. Children may return without a note after receiving an antibiotic and being fever-free for at least 24 hours.

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Evaluations

All children are evaluated for developmental milestones within their first 45 days of enrollment. We will provide you with written results and schedule parent/teacher conferences at that time.

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Rent our facilities!

On Saturdays and Sundays, our facilities are available for parties, baby showers, and other events. Contact us by using the form at the bottom of this page for more information.

Helpful Forms

Agreement

Emergency

Health Assessment

To set up a tour of our campuses, get in touch with Learning Locomotion by calling (610) 746-9441. We look forward to beginning your child’s journey in education!