Carol's Affordable Curriculum
Our hands-on curriculum supports childcare providers with engaging, age-appropriate learning from infancy through age 6 — saving you time while helping every child succeed.
Philosophy Statement
Our curriculum is based on the widely respected theories of Jean Piaget, who believed that young children learn best through hands-on, active learning experiences. The provider’s role is to create an environment rich in opportunities for exploration, discovery, and growth. Carol’s Affordable Curriculum simplifies the planning process by providing developmentally appropriate activities, materials, and guidance for each month. Providers can feel confident knowing they are offering meaningful learning experiences that help prepare children for kindergarten and future success.
Designed for Real Childcare Settings
Easy & Flexible
Created with providers in mind — easy to use, flexible, and effective.
Supports Every Child
Adapts to different ages, learning styles, and developmental stages.
Builds Skills
Encourages growth in social, academic, creative, and developmental areas.
Comprehensive Early Childhood Observation & Assessment Tool
Carol’s Affordable Curriculum also offers a Comprehensive Early Childhood Observation & Assessment Tool for children birth through age 6. This simplified, authentic observation framework supports play-based learning while helping providers track individualized child progress.
The assessment helps providers document growth, guide planning, support family conversations, and better understand each child’s development over time.
This tool can be used during everyday play, routines, conversations, outdoor exploration, and hands-on learning activities to support meaningful observation and planning.
