ABC FAMILY
DAYCARE
About Us
ABC Family Daycare is a licensed Polish-American daycare located in Norwalk, Connecticut. The daycare was founded in 1997 and is directed by Marzanna Ostaszewski who has over 30 years of elementary teaching and early childhood care experience in both Poland and America. Marzanna's professional and educational experience has allowed her to develop a comprehensive program for families who hope to develop their children's early bilingualism in the Polish and English languages. In addition to holding a degree in Early Childhood Education, Marzanna is certified in First Aid and CPR by American Red Cross. ABC Family Daycare upholds the highest safety standards and is validated by the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood.
For 28 years ABC Family Daycare has cultivated a dedicated and nurturing community of families who believe in supporting our approach to bilingual childhood care and education.
Curriculum & Schedule
Our curriculum is designed to encourage cognitive development through a hands-on learning style that promotes the best practices for early childhood development and language acquisition. In addition to customized lesson plans our daily schedules incorporate activities in relation to your children's routines and interests such as arts & crafts, story telling, music, dance and movement. A sample schedule of our daily activities is provided below.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Arrival Time and Independent Free Play
8:45 AM - 9:30 AM
Breakfast and Bathroom
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Individual Educational Lessons and Guided Play
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Group Drawing and Arts & Crafts
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Outside Play
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Circle Time and Music Learning/Movement
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch and Reading Time
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Nap Time
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Snack and Fine Motor Skill Activities (Puzzles, Blocks)
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Daily Group Educational Lesson Plan
Language Literacy
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Free Outside Playground Time & Movement
