Educational Programs and Activities – Developmentally appropriate educational activities are planned for all age groups every day A monthly activities schedule is prepared each month by an Activities Director.. Also, because research indicates children should be reading by the 3rd grade, the center incorporates a library of children’s books, puzzles, games and educational toys that promote early literacy. Three and four year olds are provided a research-based early childhood education curriculum as set forth by the New Jersey Department of Education.