PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAM

OUR CURRICULUM

Our Preschool curriculum is centered around a different theme each week and our Toddler program focuses on monthly themes. Both programs learn an alphabet letter each week. Our program provides a flexible but regular schedule that includes sharing and conversation time, stories, songs and fingerplays; creative art activities and crafts; games and large muscle activities in our large indoor gym, free play; science and nature activities; and celebration of holidays and birthdays. The children enjoy presentations from special visitors (local storytellers, zoomobile, nature center etc).

WHAT OUR DAY INCLUDES

OUR LESSON PLAN

PRE-K 3 CLASS

The Pre-K 3 curriculum is anchored by the Handwriting Without Tears, “Get Set for School” program. This is a play-based curriculum that offers a full pre-writing lesson plan, utilizing hands-on materials that build critical skills in both early math and literacy. The three-year-old classes will also enjoy using the Frog Street Press, “Sing and Read” series, which brings age-appropriate  literacy instruction through character based alphabet big books. A developmental math program that involves tabletop materials and experiential activities promotes a “learn by doing” philosophy, strengthening early math concepts and number recognition. The “Can-Do” curriculum involves parents and families while helping to build confidence and  social /emotional skills for our preschoolers.

PRE-K 4 CLASS

Our four-year-old classes continue Handwriting Without Tears, advancing to the “Kick Start Kindergarten” workbook set.  “The Letter People” phonics program further strengthens early reading skills. Our Older Four curriculum expands upon those concepts using the McGraw-Hill, “Beginning to Read, Write and Listen” program. Both workbooks prepare children for pre-k and kindergarten by introducing capital and lower-case letter formation and early sight words. Evan Moor PreK Math workbooks are partnered with manipulatives for early math skill development. A social/emotional weekly theme is presented  providing a flexible but regular schedule that includes sharing and conversation time, stories, songs and fingerplays. Art activities and crafts encourage creativity and self-expression. A spacious gym allows for indoor large motor development. Our bright playroom nurtures pretend play and social skills and allows for movement throughout the day. In-school presentations and visitors bring excitement to our children as they prepare for the world.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

The school is open from 7:30 am – 6:00 pm.

HOURS

7:00 am – 9:00 am : EARLY CARE
9:00 am – 3:00 pm : SCHOOL PROGRAM
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm : LATE CARE
The programs we offer are: Pre-K 2, Pre-K 3 & Pre-K 4
Our additional programs include: Early Care, School Day, & Late Care

HOLIDAY CARE

We offer Holiday Care to our students and siblings during our school holiday breaks. There are approximately 18 Holiday Care days offered during the school year.

The fees are $50.00 (7:30- 3:00) & $60.00 (7:30-6:00).

PRE-K 3 CLASS

Children turn three during:
OLDER THREE CLASS: January-February-March
THREE YEAR OLD CLASS: April-May-June
MIDDLE THREE CLASS: July-August-September
YOUNG THREE: October-November-December 
The Three Year Old Classes are limited to an enrollment of 18 students.
The classes are taught by a lead teacher, assistant teacher and “floater” assistant teacher.

PRE-K 4 CLASS

YOUNG FOUR CLASS: Children should turn four during the fall.
OLDER FOUR CLASS: Designed for children going on to Kindergarten the following year. 
The Pre school classes are limited to an enrollment of 20 students. 
The classes are taught by a lead teacher and assistant teacher and “floater” assistant teacher.