Multi age
Maple Ridge Center
Our Multi-age programs provide stability for a group of children with their caregivers over a longer time,
known as continuity of care. Consistency of relationships is critical in supporting young children’s
development and learning. Multi-age program create a frame for deepening relationships for staff with
children and their families.
Providing multi-age program can:
- Increase the opportunity to build secure, attached relationships as well as support children’s
social and emotional development. - Provide ample time for caregivers to learn about the individual needs of the child and to develop
positive working partnerships with families. - Reduce the number of transitions for infants, families, and caregivers.
- Allow siblings and peer groups to remain together over time in a familiar setting.
- Also this program helps transition children between the infant & toddler program to our 3-5
program.