Learning to Leap Child Development Center

Specialties

We offer an amazing ratio of one teacher to every three children. All of our teachers come with a Bachelor’s Degree, and are CPR and First Aid certified with cutting edge observational techniques.

We use a blend of Child Development theories from different theorists such as Erikson, Piaget, and Vygotsky.

We also utilize many other theorists in our child centered eclectic approach to teaching and learning.

We believe that every child learns in their own way, and at their own pace.

With appropriate teacher facilitation, and guided emergent curriculum, children can grow exponentially, and can reach the stars.

Meet the Business Owner

Gerri H.

Business Owner

Gerri Hofstetter, the founder and owner of Learning to Leap, is also the Site Director and a Preschool Teacher.

She has a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology specializing in Play Therapy and a Bachelor’s Degree in Deaf Studies with an emphasis in Childcare Administration.

Gerri has worked as a Counselor and Social Worker with;

* Deaf and Blind adults and children

* DeafBlind adults and children

* Sighted adults and children

She has also worked with children with Autism and their families creating cohesive programs between school and home.

During her studies she worked at various childcare centers throughout the country. She was able to examine what quality childcare really meant, and felt there was a strong need for a school that truly empowered and celebrated child centered learning.

Gerri has three children and understands, professionally and as a mother, the importance of communication and trust between the school and home.