Our Curriculum

PUSH’s primary objective is to provide appropriate early learning opportunities to all children with and without disabilities. For children with special needs, learning can be optimized through early intervention, which focuses on the special needs of each child and family.

Children who participate in a group model are provided with activities based on a developmental curriculum that targets all areas of development. Activities focus on the development of “the whole child”, with a strong emphasis on the social-emotional development of children. Research concludes that children who are aware of emotions in themselves and others, who work cooperatively with their peers, who use adults and classmates as resources, and who have friends are more likely to succeed academically and lead fulfilling lives.

The classroom is designed to encourage active, hands-on learning experience instead of passive stimulation. The lessons given within this prepared environment are developmentally appropriate, building on the child’s existing skills and unique learning needs, which facilitate further skill development. Since no one parent, teacher, or therapist can provide all the necessary opportunities for each child, a trans-disciplinary team approach has been adopted to optimize the learning capabilities for each student.

PUSH teaching staff use the Creative Curriculum, which targets all areas of development, to form their lesson plans.  Some of the areas of activity include practical life, sensorial, math, language, science, art, and music. The types of materials available within the prepared environment have a substantial influence on how and what the children learn. The environment supports the development of trust, independence, and initiative.

Licensing and Accreditation

PUSH is licensed by the Cabinet of Families and Health Services, and is an approved provider for the Kentucky Early Intervention System (First Steps).  All employees meet or exceed the training requirements and qualifications as established by the agency that regulate this program.

PUSH staff, Board of Directors and parents work together to provide a program based on the guidelines of National Association of Young Children (NAEYC). Because PUSH constantly strives to maintain high standards it has been an asset to the community for over 25 years.