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FOUNDATIONS:
EARLY LEARNING CURRICULUM
A complete early learning curriculum delivered monthly, combining play-based learning with intentional instruction and ready-to-use lesson plans.
Foundations is a comprehensive early learning curriculum system — not a collection of activities.
Each monthly release includes fully planned daily lessons, educator guidance, classroom materials, and developmental alignment so programs stay consistent, compliant, and confident without starting from scratch.
Built for real classrooms, real schedules, and real child care programs.
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Each Month, Foundations Provides:
Each monthly Foundations release delivers a complete early learning curriculum with structured daily lesson plans, intentional activities, classroom materials, and educator guidance. It’s a cost-effective way to keep your program consistent and high-quality—saving hours of planning time while giving you a full month of classroom-ready instruction in one place.
Together, these components create a complete, balanced month of learning.
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Foundations Supports Learning Across
Core Developmental Domains
• Literacy and language development
• Mathematical thinking and number concepts
• Science exploration and discovery
• Cognitive development and reasoning
• Communication and early writing readiness
• Social-emotional development and self-regulation
• Fine and gross motor skill development
• Creative arts and expression
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Collaboration, listening, and social skills
Perfect For All Child Care Professionals
✓ Child care centers and preschools of any size
✓ Home child care providers needing structured planning
✓ New providers building confidence and consistency
✓ Educators who want daily lesson plans without burnout
✓ Programs seeking a cost-effective solutions
Featured Monthly Themes
Volume 1 - White Castles - 2026 | Volume 2 - Love Bugs - 2026
Subscribers Get Both Themes - Sign Up NOW!
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Each monthly theme is thoughtfully designed to build engagement, support storytelling, and create a cohesive learning experience across daily lessons.
White Castle Samples
Complete Curriculum — Not
Just a Monthly Theme
Each Foundations release is more than a theme. It’s a full early
learning curriculum designed to guide instruction across an entire
month with intentional structure, flexibility, and depth.
Every volume includes daily lesson plans, guided activities,
classroom materials, and educator support that align across
learning domains—so teachers are never starting from scratch or
scrambling to fill gaps. Lessons build naturally from week to week,
creating consistency for children and confidence for educators.
By combining curriculum planning, instructional materials, and classroom resources into one system, Foundations offers a cost-effective alternative to purchasing multiple programs, worksheets, and lesson plans separately—saving time, reducing burnout, and keeping quality instruction accessible for programs of all sizes.
Why Child Care Professionals Choose Foundations
A complete monthly curriculum system -- already done for you. Everything is planned, organized, and ready — saving hours of planning time every week.
A Clear Curriculum Framework
A complete early learning framework that provides structure, continuity, and intentional instruction
across the entire month.
Done-For-You Planning
Daily lessons, activities, and materials are already planned and organized—eliminating the need to build curriculum from scratch.
A Program Parents Can See and Trust
A structured, professional curriculum shows families that learning is purposeful, consistent, and thoughtfully planned.
Cost-Effective All-In-One Solution
Curriculum, lesson plans, classroom materials, and CACFP-inspired menus are bundled into one affordable system—saving money each month.
Early Learning
Expectations
Lessons are thoughtfully aligned across core developmental domains, helping programs demonstrate intentional instruction.
Developmentally Appropriate
Designed to support cognitive, social-emotional, language, and physical development through structured, age-appropriate instruction.
Locked- In Pricing for Early Subscribers
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Bonus Included: No Extra Cost
CACFP Inspired Monthly Menus + Matching Grocery List
Each Foundations subscription includes CACFP-inspired monthly menus paired with organized, easy-to-use grocery lists—designed to support meal planning alongside your curriculum. Menus follow child care meal patterns while helping providers save time on weekly planning and shopping.
By combining curriculum planning and meal planning into one streamlined system, Foundations reduces the need for multiple subscriptions, separate menu tools, and extra planning time—making it a cost-effective solution for child care programs of all sizes.
To make planning even easier, we include an optional Instacart shopping feature. With just a few clicks, menu grocery list items can be transferred directly into your local store’s online cart. You can delete items, adjust brands and quantities, and instantly view pricing using your store’s app—saving time while staying within budget.
Menus and grocery lists are provided as flexible planning resources and can be adjusted to meet your program’s needs, food service requirements, and allergy considerations.
Built to Save Time, Reduce Waste, and Stay Compliant
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CACFP-inspired monthly menus designed for child care programs
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Weekly meal plans organized for easy posting and planning
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Matching grocery lists to streamline ordering and reduce waste
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Helps streamline weekly planning and posting requirements
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Supports consistent meal routines across classrooms
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Designed for efficiency, compliance, and ease of use
Frequently Asked Questions
IS IT REFUNDABLE?
Due to the digital nature of this curriculum, refunds are not offered once files are delivered. You may cancel your subscription at any time before the next billing cycle. There are no contracts or penalties.
WHAT WILL I RECEIVE IT?
You’ll receive access to your monthly curriculum through a private download page. New monthly releases are typically available near the end of the prior month so you can plan ahead. An automated email with access links is also sent on your subscription date.
Is It Cost-Effective?
Yes. Foundations replaces the need to purchase multiple lesson plans, worksheets, menus, and planning tools separately. Everything is bundled into one affordable system—saving both time and money each month.
NEED MORE HELP?
If you have questions or need assistance accessing your files, our support team is happy to help. Simply reach out using the contact form on our website and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. info@the-daycare-network.com
HOW DO I CANCEL?
You can cancel your subscription at any time directly from your account or by emailing us. Once canceled, you can access your account until the new month. You may continue using curriculum you have already downloaded.
How Is This Different From Printables?
Foundations is built as a curriculum system, not a themed activity bundle. Lessons are intentionally sequenced, aligned across developmental domains, and supported with educator guidance—so learning progresses naturally throughout the month.
Upcoming Themes!
Every theme is fully planned with lessons, activities, materials, and educator guidance — not just a theme title. Kid & parent approved!
Preview Foundations Volume 1: White Castles
Download a complimentary sample and explore real curriculum pages.
