Children continue to develop as their curiosity grows. We provide opportunities for individuality and independence. The curriculum is infused with self-selected activities to further language, physical, emotional, and cognitive development. Our predictable routines will help your early learners gain confidence in their environment and resiliency. A variety of brief structured learning opportunities are also integrated in to each day. Toilet training is supported and taught as needed in this program. Staff to child ratio 1:6
Early math and early literacy skills are developing
Children learn to follow daily routines
Learning centers are staged for exploration
Stories, songs, and finger-plays build vocabulary
Creative arts & dramatic play
Movement activities to build listening skills
Supported socialization with positive role models
Limitless curiosity about their environment is explored
Natural desire to push boundaries is nurtured and used as teachable moments
Tactile & sensory exploration
Early Learners II: AGES 3-4 YEARS
Our Early Learners II are getting ready to set the stage for literacy development, conflict resolution, and early mathematical concepts. Critical thinking and problem solving develop as children express themselves and learn about the world around them. Math skills such as counting, patterns, and number recognition are also beginning to come into focus. Staff to child ratio 1:8
Interest based learning and child directed inquiry
Structured routines with larger blocks of time for focused learning and discovery
Music and Stories to promote imaginative play
Learning centers for literacy, math, science, and social/emotional skills
Fine motor development and pre-writing activities
Gross motor development & healthy habits
Cooperative play in small groups
Creative arts and dramatic play
Pre-kindergarten: AGES 4-5+ YEARS
Our Kindergarten Readiness children are prepped for a formal kindergarten program. Their enthusiasm for learning and discovery is captured in a structured, yet holistic program that fully develops their readiness for the next stage. This program includes character development, global awareness, and service learning. Staff to child ratio 1:8
Engaging small & large group activities targeted to socialize Pre-K learners
Music & movement activities center children’s focus, enhance rhythm, improve motor coordination
Children are introduced to pre-reading concepts, demonstrating comprehension
Phonics, writing, and math skills continue to develop
Movement activities promote gross motor development & healthy habits
Character education and conflict resolution activities
Storytelling and dramatic play continue to increase literacy
Meaningful service learning projects build sense of community
Typical Daily Schedule
7:00 Choice Time
8:15 Daily Meeting – (hygiene/toileting)
8:30 Breakfast
9:00 Outside Play/Games (toileting)
10:30 Circle Time – Music & Movement
10:50 Morning Table Work & Centers
11:40 Lunch (hygiene/toileting)
12:15 Good-bye Morning Program Friends
12:15 Set-up Rest Mats & Bedding
12:40 Story Time (hygiene/toileting)
12:45 Rest Time for Full-Day Friends (2 hours)
1:30 Arrival of Afternoon ProgramFriends (hygiene)
2:00 Quiet Activities/Enrichment Time
2:40 End of Rest Time (hygiene/toileting)
3:00 PM Snack Outside
3:15 Outside Play/Games/Gardening
4:45 Circle Time-Music, Movement, & Mindfulness Activity (hygiene/toileting)
