Programs

Developmentally Appropriate Program For Infants and Toddlers:

Providing mirrors, providing opportunities for children to make choices.
Activities such as games and songs where children names are used.
Daily group activities, are puzzles, music and story time.
Conversation
Promoting activities that require more than one child.

Developmentally Appropriate Program for Pre-school Age Children

Activities such as games, songs where children names are used.
Providing mirrors, allowing children to make choices.
Using tactile and other sensory materials to stimulate senses.
Utilizing materials that represent the cultural population of the children in the center, such as books, posters, puppets and videos.
Through stories and music related to child’s culture.
Accepting each family and their heritage.
Daily group activities, art, puzzles, music and story time.
Promoting activities that require more than one child.
Setting limits.
Conversing at mealtime.
Recognizing name verbally, and written.
Displaying children’s artwork.
Walking field trips with appropriate staff may be used as outdoor activity.

Developmentally Appropriate Program for 4-5 year Olds

Our 4-5 year old program offers high-quality, curriculum-based education with FREE tuition during the school year starting Fall 2026 through "Get Kids Ready" Program.

The academic program runs September through June, with free enrollment during standard school hours. Instruction is led by bachelor’s-level teachers who provide structured, engaging lessons designed to support academic growth, confidence, and a love of learning.

Families may also choose year-round care options outside of school hours and during breaks for added flexibility.

This program ensures children receive a strong educational foundation while families benefit from accessible, tuition-free school-day learning in a safe, nurturing environment.

Developmentally Appropriate Program for School Age

Our School Age Program provides flexible, reliable care for families year-round. We offer summer programming, before and after school care, and care on no-school days to support working families.

Children participate in engaging, age-appropriate activities that include enrichment, structured play, and opportunities for social growth in a safe, supportive environment. Our program is designed to complement the school day while providing consistency, fun, and meaningful learning experiences beyond the classroom.

Developmentally Appropriate Program for Night Care

Safe Haven Christian Academy offers a safe, peaceful, and loving environment for children during overnight hours. Children are supported through bedtime routines, given comfort throughout the night, and closely monitored to ensure their safety and well-being while they sleep. Our caring staff create a calm atmosphere so families can rest assured their child is secure, nurtured, and ready for the next day.

Sample Daily Routine

During transitions of activities, songs, finger plays, books, etc will be used to help children move to the next scheduled time or while they wait for the next activity.

During free play, there will be specific learning centers to encourage small group or individual play. There will be opportunities for art, science, math, reading and quiet time, dramatic play and kitchen area, etc. Cultural diversity is displayed in the classroom.

We may include religious practices in our routines such as:

Offer prayer before meals
Offer bible stories during small group time
We may celebrate Christmas, Easter, Halloween, & Valentine’s Day

Daytime Class Schedule

6:00am-8:00am: Children arrive – breakfast and individualized activities made suitable for early morning arrivals.
8:30am-9:00am: Children separate to their own rooms, toileting and washing up.
9:00am-9:15am: Good morning and attendance
10:00am-10:30am: Fine arts (music, art, drama, small muscle activities and manipulatives.)
10:30am-11:15am: Activity center, language development/ reading readiness
11:30am: Clean up and Lunch
12:00am-2:30pm: Naptime
2:30pm-3:00pm: Wake up, toileting and afternoon snack
3:00pm-3:30pm: free play (children’s choice)
3:30pm-4:00pm: Children prepare to leave transition music
4:00pm-5:30pm: Individualized activities made suitable for the late children’s departure.
5:30pm-6:00pm: Clean-up

Evening Class Schedule

5:30pm-6:30pm: Toileting and washing up, Dinner
6:30pm-7:30pm: Children separate to their rooms, activity center, small activities and homework
7:30pm-8:00pm: Snack time, toileting and washing up.
8:00pm-6:00am: Rest time
6:00am-6:30am: Wake up, toileting, clean up and departures