Current Rayner Families
Our Philosophy
The educational philosophy of the Alfred G. Rayner Learning Center is based on meeting the developmental needs of children. This developmental program is based on the assumption that children pass through stages of development in a predictable sequence. The teacher’s responsibility in a developmental program is to assist the child in growing to his/her potential by recognizing each stage of development and fashioning a curriculum that provides appropriate variation, flexibility, and adaptability to individual differences.
Curriculum
We use The Frog Street and the Torah Alive Curriculums together. Our classroom environments are infused with Jewish music, artwork, toys and books. We learn Hebrew blessings and celebrate Jewish holidays.
Child Development Goals
PHYSICAL GOALS
Appropriate activities will enable each child to develop:
• an awareness of body parts;
• gross motor skills through gross motor activities;
• fine motor skills through fine motor activities;
• self-help skills.
SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL GOALS
Each child will develop self-control and an awareness of his/her emotions and interactions with other people. Based on developmental ages and stages of young children, appropriate activities will enable each child to:
• establish trust in him/her and others;
• recognize and identify own emotions;
• become aware of feelings for others;
• become an active member of the group;
• be aware of his/her gender as a source of self-identification;
• develop a higher degree of autonomy and independence.
COGNITIVE GOALS
Each child will have opportunities to develop the ability to store, process and comprehend information about his/her environment. Appropriate activities will enable each child to develop:
• social knowledge – expanding the child’s world and his/her role in it;
• logical knowledge – extending the child’s concept of reason and order;
• visual perception – the ability to obtain meaning for visual stimuli;
• auditory perception – the ability to discriminate auditory stimuli in the environment, or to organize sensory data which is received through the ear;
• language development – skills in listening and speaking which build a foundation for later reading and writing.
Rayner Center uses Procare
Rayner Learning Center is pleased to offer MyProcare, a free online portal for you to access account information and easily pay tuition. MyProcare is safe, secure and created with your convenience in mind. View your child’s schedule, timecard, immunizations and more. Make payments safely and securely.
Rayner Center Leadership
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Director Latonia Douglas Latonia Douglas
DirectorLatonia has been a member of the Rayner team for more than 15 years and served as Director for four. She began as a teacher, then supervisor, where her responsibilities included training and supporting all teaching staff. She is responsible for overall operations of the Rayner Center. Latonia has two business degrees as well as the National Administrator Credential for Early Childhood. Latonia has two children of her own.
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Assistant Director Taneisha Davis Taneisha Davis
Assistant Director
Taneisha Davis has over a decade of experience working with infants and young children and has been on the Rayner team for six years. She has four children of her own whom she enjoys spending time with when not at Rayner. -
The Rayner Center’s teachers are dedicated Early Childhood Professionals, most of whom hold a CDA (Child Development Associate) degree, a Bachelor’s Degree, or higher. Our teachers are warm, caring and responsive to children’s needs. Continuing Education is very important to the Rayner Center, and our teachers work throughout the year to develop their skills and integrate their knowledge in the classroom.
Dottie Smith Memorial Fund
The Rayner Center’s former director, Dottie Smith, passed away on Jan. 31, 2021. Dottie dedicated her career to the Rayner Center and served as its director until her retirement in 2018. She had a deep love for children and always put their health, safety and well-being first. To honor her memory and in accordance with the wishes of Dottie’s family, we have established the Dottie Smith Memorial Fund to be used to support the Center’s mission. May Dottie’s memory be a blessing.
Contact us to learn more about how to make a gift to the Rayner Center in honor of Dottie.
Alfred G. Rayner Learning Center Fund
This fund will enable the Rayner Center to purchase enrichment materials for classroom and playground use. Contributions may be made to memorialize or honor a family member or friend.
You can donate online to the Alfred G. Rayner Learning Center Fund. Please choose General Fund and note in Payment Notes that this is for the Rayner Center Fund.
