Trinity Learning Center

Smithsburg, MD


Playground

About Us

Mission Statement

We are a caring, Christian community that provides learning through play in a structured environment while nurturing the child’s uniqueness and positive self-image.

Learning Philosophy

We believe that through a partnership with the parents, teachers, and children, Trinity Learning Center provides a wonderful opportunity for early childhood learning and development. At three and four years old, children are at an age of reaching out to discover the world around them. Some children run into that new world while others are hesitant. Our role in your child’s development is to provide a safe, caring environment for your child to discover and learn as they venture into that new world at their own pace.

At Trinity Learning Center, we focus on three areas of development:  social, academic, and spiritual.  We view play as the means in which the child can begin to develop a positive attitude about learning and discovery.  The children are surrounded with other children while at play, so they learn social skills, such as sharing, personal respect and space, and conflict management.  The children’s academic skills are developed through daily experiences with reading, writing, math, science, social studies, music, art, and physical activities.  We also affirm each child as a child of God. Through our program, we share our faith by nurturing and caring for the children and introducing them to prayer, Christian songs, Bible stories, and the example of love that we find in Jesus Christ.

Program Description

Trinity Learning Center provides care for 3 and 4 year olds. Our 3 Year Old Program begins with an emphasis on socialization skills. Taking turns, getting along with others, sharing, self-care and participating in group activities are among the skills that we cover. Our lessons expose students to letters, numbers, stories, writing, math, science, and social studies skills to help prepare them academically. Weekly Bible stories and visits with the Pastor are included to foster their spiritual growth.

Our 4 Year Old Program focuses more on the academic skills that will help each child to be ready for their first day of Kindergarten while continuing to encourage socialization skills and spiritual growth. Included in our curriculum are the kindergarten readiness expectations of the Washington County Public Schools.  We keep a portfolio for each child to show their growth from the beginning to the end of the year.



 

Teaching Staff

We take great pride in our professional staff, their qualifications, their credentials, and their ability to work together to maintain a safe, caring, and productive environment for your child.  All Trinity Learning Center teachers have either a college degree or college level coursework and attend numerous continuing education classes each year.  All teachers are Credentialed or are working towards Credentialing by the Maryland State Department of Education Office of Child Care.  Teachers are assigned to specific age groups based on their interest and experience to ensure the highest quality instruction and care for your child.

"The teachers at TLC are the most caring and patient ladies.  They immediately make you feel welcome and your child cared for, from your first meeting.  The space is bright and clean with countless activities for them, and new ones that get rotated through regularly!  It really feels like family."  ~TLC Parent