Preschool Program

Age:  Varies depending on birth date and progression.  Generally 36 months to 48 months.

Teacher-Child Ratio: 1:10

Max Class Size:  1:10

Class Hours: 7:00 AM to 6:00 AM

Class Schedule: 

• 7:00-9:00     Combine outside or in gym
• 9:00-9:30     Breakfast Snack and Morning Discussion
• 9:30-10:30    Learning Centers in class, Small Groups, Class-Specific Activities
• 10:30-11:00  Morning Meeting and Group Activities
• 11:00-12:00  Outside or Gym
• 12:00-1:00    Lunch
• 1:00-3:00      Nap/Quiet Activities
• 3:00-3:20      Afternoon Snack
• 3:20-4:00      Outside or Gym
• 4:00-4:30      Learning Centers, Journals, Class-Specific Activities
• 4:30-5:00      Review of Day and Music/Story Time
• 5:00-6:00      Outside or Gym

Adjustments to the schedule will be made as necessary based on daily activities, field trips, and/or needs of the children.

Curriculum:   English Language Arts, Mathematics, Approaches to Learning and Science, Social/Emotional Development and Social Studies, Creative Arts, Physical Health and Safety, and Technology.  

Assessments:  Every 6 months or more often, as needed.  Covers Communication, Gross Motor, Fine Motor, Problem Solving, and Personal-Social.  Ongoing observations covering social-emotional development, physical development, and cognitive development including:  language skills, reading, writing, mathematics, science, health and safety, social studies, creative arts, and technology.

Lesson Plans:  based on the interests and developmental progress of the children in the group.  Click here for an example.