Our Philosophy

At Run-A-Muck Child Care Center, we understand that the children of today will guide the world of tomorrow.

Our goal is to prepare children for the future while allowing them to behave as children. We are here to help parents with this increasingly difficult task. As more families have two working parents, it’s clear that the role of childcare is an issue of paramount importance.

We are committed to the challenge of nurturing our most important assets — our children. Our centers are equipped to care for children six weeks through pre-kindergarten. We provide full-service care based on each child’s intrinsic learning styles.

Our goals are accomplished by meeting a child’s four basic needs:

• Safety

• Physical

• Emotional/Psychological

• Cognitive

Together with families, we will formulate an individual childcare plan that addresses those needs.

This plan is consistently incorporated into your child’s daily schedule at Run-A-Muck, allowing them to develop socialization with peers.

Quality and Continuity

We pride ourselves on our high level of quality and continuity, including:

• Little to no turnover rate with our teaching and administrative staff

• A degreed teaching staff

• All teachers are CPR and First Aid certified

• Training for teachers is required throughout the year specializing in Early Childhood and Special Needs

• We have an open room concept at our centers. Classrooms have four-foot walls to allow for easy visibility and communication

• An evolving academic profile, ensuring full preparation for kindergarten

• Open year-round

• School-wide family events

• Parents are encouraged to visit (open door policy)

• Safety measures are practiced on a routine basis

• A secured entry system

• Salem center is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

• Danvers center is in the process of NAEYC Accreditation

• Individual nutritional needs are monitored closely

Learning through play

Play is important for children of all ages to explore and discover new experiences that cannot be taught through a structured curriculum.

Play gives children the ability to make their own choices based on their interests. Play allows children to be chefs, architects, artists, doctors, delivery people, teachers, parents… the possibilities are endless.

Children learn how to share, sportsmanship, communication skills, and how to take turns.

Play is a child’s way to regroup and take time out for themselves in a comfortable safe environment.

Play is an important part of a child’s day and it is frequently undervalued. Play gives young children an opportunity to learn on their level with their peers.

Family Relationships

We believe that the relationship between teachers and families is based on a partnership. It is important for children to see the unity between home and school.

Here’s how we manage this relationship:

• Keep lines of communication open with parents

• Inviting parents to spend playtime in the classroom

• Open door policy – Parents/guardians can visit anytime and visit for as long as they want

• Offering parents an opportunity to read a story to the class

• Parents share a talent or hobby with the class

• Parents volunteering to help at lunchtime