| In order to take care of children between 6 | | | | learn how to interact in groups and survive in a |
| weeks and 8 years, several Little Tots learning | | | | healthy manner. |
| centers have started in many cities. Most of them | | | | The training of the teachers who handle tiny tots |
| are certified centers with a state license. The | | | | is important, but it is not only their qualification but |
| centers are mainly day care units and the tiny | | | | also their personality that helps in building a |
| tots are looked after by a team of professional | | | | rapport with the tiny tots. The minimum |
| staff. | | | | qualification of being trained in Early Childhood |
| Tiny tots come to the learning centers on all 5 | | | | Education is a must, but the teachers should deal |
| working days of the week, and all of them are | | | | with the kids with plenty of patience and love. |
| provided with meals. Very small children are | | | | The kids learn the right values in life from their |
| looked after by babysitters, but for older children | | | | teachers, for example helping each other, caring |
| there are plenty of learning activities like arts, | | | | for each other and loving each other in a |
| crafts and various games. This nurtures group | | | | community. |
| activity which is important for them. | | | | The teacher is the best person to recognize the |
| It is important to have qualified staff for tiny tots, | | | | talent and interest in a child. Because each tiny tot |
| because they are a mixed age-group and each | | | | is an individual, he learns at his own pace, but the |
| group has to be dealt with differently. The | | | | guidance must come from a trained teacher so |
| 12-year olds go to school and come to the center | | | | that children can work later in groups. A happy |
| because they need help for their school | | | | environment should be created at the learning |
| assignments. A home environment is provided by | | | | center to make learning interesting for tiny tots. |
| some learning centers, food and snacks is | | | | Tiny tots should learn, but they should also play. |
| prepared at the center for the children too. | | | | Of course it is possible for them to learn through |
| Transportation is also provided by some tiny tots | | | | play, but fun and enjoyment should be the |
| learning centers. Summer programs which last the | | | | keyword for a learning experience. Tiny tots |
| whole day are also a part of their curriculum | | | | should feel secure in the environment, only then |
| planning. Group learning is of utmost importance | | | | can they learn well. Most centers provide ample |
| because it is one of the most important features | | | | equipment and it is possible for the kids to |
| for the development of a child. Other subjects | | | | develop a liking or interest for a particular thing, |
| which are dealt with are computers, fine arts and | | | | be it nature, computers or painting. It may just be |
| field trips for children between 6 and 10. | | | | the beginning of a show of talent, but it may also |
| Community activities are the essence of the | | | | be too early to make decisions about the child's |
| learning imparted to tiny tots. They learn in a | | | | future life. Nevertheless, the observations made |
| pleasant environment and it prepares them in a | | | | by the teacher can help parents to guide their |
| way for their later learning in school. The children | | | | children later in life. |