— Est. 1998 —
ABOUT US
Our Mission
To provide a loving, learning, healthy, and safe environment for our children
We focus on problem solving, decision making and self-help, while promoting interpersonal communications. These are key elements which contribute to the child’s development, self esteem and confidence. We believe the early years are the most important, the foundation of a child's learning abilities.
Terry's Treehouse Learning Center has educated thousands of children since 1998.
Melissa Terry, Owner
Melissa has over 25 years in the child care industry. Before opening Terry's Treehouse in 1998, she owned an in-home child care center. Her warm, energetic and fun-loving personality provides a happy and safe environment for children of all ages. Melissa is a loving mother of four and has six grandchildren.
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Kristen Yancey, Director
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Kristen has over 20 years of experience in the childcare industry along with a bachelors degree in teaching. As a mother of three, Kristen prides herself on providing a nurturing, engaging, and safe environment for all of the children and teachers at Terry's Treehouse.
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Our original red schoolhouse 1998-2016
OUR LEARNING PHILOSOPHY
Terry's Treehouse uses a combination of learning-based approaches. The curriculum we use is a play based approach which creatively weaves together art projects, music, storytelling, math games and science experiments. The result is a meaningful learning experience where children build a foundation for lifelong learning. We also focus on motor skills, cognitive development and social and emotional development.
We believe:
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Children learn through play.
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Children learn through hands-on experiences.
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Children thrive in environments that create routine.
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Teachable moments happen many times throughout the day. We strive to help the teachers recognize and utilize those moments.
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Activities should focus on the whole child and help develop them socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually.