Our Program
Our Curriculum
We focus on academics as well as social and emotional development of all students.
We implement themed units with daily lesson plans along with the Experience Early Learner Curriculum in all our classrooms Seedlings to our Pre-K program. The Experience Early Learner Curriculum is a research based, nationally used curriculum that aligns with preschool guidelines, which is used with the Teaching Strategies GOLD assessment program that focuses on these core areas: Math, Literacy, Fine Motor, Gross Motor, Social and Emotional Development.
The Benefits of NHAC
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Quality, educational, fun, and safe childcare
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Focused on early learning
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Caring teachers and staff
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Welcoming learning environment
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Reasonable rates with childcare assistance options
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Preschool and prekindergarten classes
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Tuition assistance for families who meet income requirements
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Licensed by the State of South Dakota
Strategies for Success
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Positive Reinforcement – to encourage kind and respectful behaviors towards peers and educators.
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Parent-Teacher conferences – regular meetings between staff and families to encourage success in the classroom and effective communication.
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NHAC uses ERS (Environment Rating Scales) as a guide in all of our classrooms. ERS is a set of tools used to assess the quality of childcare programs and environments by observing aspects like space, furnishings, activities, interactions, and daily routines. These scales provide insight into the "process quality" of a program and are used for self-assessment, program evaluation, professional development, and continuous quality improvement for children in various age groups, including infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children.
Choosing the right childcare and early learning center for your family is a big decision, and Northern Hills Alliance for Children is here to help. The best way to get you the information you need is to speak directly with the staff. Call the Northern Hills Alliance for Children at ​605-559-2007 or send us a message through the contact form below!