Welcome to Bridgewater Community Childcare. Our website is currently under construction.
Please reach out to us at bridgewatervtchildcare@gmail.com or to our director at kbirminghambcchildcare@gmail.com
Rooted in Wonder. Bound by Care.
At the heart of a thriving community is a supported family. The Bridgewater Community Childcare (BCC) is more than just childcare; it’s a community cornerstone where families come to grow together. From high-quality early education and enrichment to essential supports like social-emotional learning and parent education, we are here to ensure no family walks alone. We’re building a stronger Bridgewater, one child and one connection at a time.
A space for all children
We currently have three spacious, light filled classrooms along with our “nest” sleeping room all located in the historical 1914 thirteen thousand square foot former Bridgewater Village School.
Discover our programs
Infant
Our infant classroom is designed to provide a secure, nurturing environment where development is supported by responsive, attentive adults. We focus on consistent routines that offer comfort while providing abundant opportunities for purposeful, sensory-based exploration.
Young toddler
This stage is all about fostering natural curiosity and emergent learning. Our environment supports the “100 Languages” of children – encouraging them to express themselves through art, movement, and play. Teachers plan a balanced day that includes individual exploration, small-group activities, and plenty of gross motor and outdoor time.
Older toddler/Preschool
In this stage, children are viewed as active researchers and collaborators. Our environment is a laboratory for discovery, designed to provoke deep thinking and complex problem-solving. We emphasize project-based learning—long-term explorations that emerge from the children’s own questions and interests.
About Us
Our mission is to nurture each child’s growth and uplift every community member through compassionate childcare and holistic programs that strengthen connection, learning, and community well-being.
We view the early years of a child’s life as a period of immense potential, where children are recognized as capable, curious, and inventive explorers of their world. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, our philosophy is rooted in the image of the child as a competent and active participant in their own learning. Our work is centered on nurturing growth through collaboration, inquiry, and a deep respect for the children’s powerful “hundred languages” of expression.
Our center is built upon core principles that define a holistic and enriching educational experience:
- The Child as the Protagonist: We design our programs to follow the child’s natural curiosity and interests. Learning is not prescribed but co-constructed through long-term projects and explorations, respecting each child’s unique pace and powerful individual voice.
- The Environment as the Third Teacher: Our physical space is deliberately designed to be beautiful, inviting, and stimulating. It acts as a continuous resource that inspires curiosity, facilitates collaboration, and encourages autonomous discovery, using natural light, organized materials, and displays of children’s work.
- Documentation as Visible Learning: Through detailed observation, photography, and transcripts, our educators document the children’s processes, thoughts, and dialogues. This makes learning visible, allowing children, teachers, and parents to reflect on, deepen, and celebrate the journey of discovery.
- The Educator as Partner and Researcher: Our educators are not only trained professionals but also co-learners, researchers, and active partners in the children’s investigations. They listen closely, provoke thought, and offer resources that extend and enrich the children’s understanding.
- The Family as Partner and Community: We recognize families as vital partners in their child’s education. We foster open dialogue and collaboration, intentionally weaving the family’s values and experiences into the fabric of the center to create a shared, supportive learning community.
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