Reggio's Treehouse at FTC
Reggio's Treehouse at FTC
Who we are
Reggio’s Treehouse is an authentic Reggio Emilia inspired preschool that educates and enriches the minds and lives of our young learners. We embrace the Reggio Emilia philosophy that teaches children to become self-directed learners and whose guiding principles encourage self-expression and critical thinking.
About Us
As a Reggio Emilia inspired program, we embrace your child’s interest to develop a curriculum that is meaningful and age-appropriate for your child. Our staff are highly-trained, nurturing and caring. Our approach to early childhood education strengthens critical thinking, builds language and literacy skills, and promotes a healthy self-esteem so that every child faces the world with confidence. We emphasize the development of a positive self-concept through positive reinforcement, understanding, trust, and love.
Our Programs
We offer a variety of weekly program lengths, including 2-day programs, 3-day programs and 5-day programs. FTC offers full day, with drop-off care provided based on availability.
our classrooms
RADICI (RA’DITJE)
INFANTS
In this program, your baby will receive warm, positive and nurturing attention. Our caregivers provide an enriched environment, with lots of activities to do and interesting things to see, hear, taste and touch. Infants are capable of absorbing and organizing a great deal of information about the world around them, so staff talk, read and sing with them about what is happening. A foundation of trust and competence is established as caregivers provide hugs, encouraging words, and lots of smiles. A key component is the opportunity for parents to be involved in their infant’s program.
GAMBO (‘GAMBO)
YOUNG TODDLERS
This program is centered on the natural curiosity and energy of very young children. It encourages individual exploration and begins to teach fundamental skills. Special emphasis is placed on language development and self-help capabilities that build self-esteem. Your child will enjoy interacting with new friends that are his/her own age and will begin to develop appropriate social skills.
FOGLIA(FÒGLIA)
OLDER TODDLERS
As a child approaches age two, their imagination and curiosity give them great energy and creative potential. Our facilitators use learning opportunities to help children develop self-control by using positive guidance techniques such as modeling, redirecting, setting clear limits, and rewarding acceptable behavior.
Toilet teaching will begin in the Toddler classroom (age 2). Our approach to this step in a child’s development is to work closely with the families to ensure success and self-esteem.
ALBERELLO (AL’BA’REL’LO)
These programs are specifically designed so that preschool children (ages 3-5) will enjoy their student directed experiences guided by caregivers, the children choose from a variety of discovery centers every day. As educators, it is our task to create and support a fun environment that encourages children to develop competence and self-confidence. The program promotes cooperative play, positive peer relationships, understanding of other’s needs and the ability to handle and express their feelings in an acceptable manner. Language and communication is role-modeled and encouraged by caregivers. Reading, writing, and math readiness concepts are also introduced.
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Phone
202-326-3516
ftc@reggiostreehouse.com
Address
600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Washington, DC 20580
Acting Director
Oma Akuya