Program Overview

Early preschoolers are usually most responsive to activities in which they are involved in a "hands-on" manner. Our teachers accept that and design their classroom spaces with "learning centers" at which children can freely choose whether to participate or not and for how long. Materials are added and rotated frequently to maintain and extend the child's interest.

Open-ended questions and activities are offered so that children develop creative thinking skills. Information or discoveries about the child's development are mutually shared, resulting in a program tailored to the individual child.

The preschool curriculum includes activities centering on communication, science, math, social studies, music, art, large and small motor development as well as dramatic play which reinforces learning of practical life experiences.

Sample Daily Schedule

7:30 - 8:45  Arrival/Centers/Free Play

8:45 - 9:00  Snack Time

9:00 - 9:30  Playground

9:30 - 10:00  Circle Time

10:00 - 10:30  Projects/Arts & Crafts/Experiments

10:30 - 11:00  Small Group Activities

11:00 - 12:00  Centers/Free Play

12:00 - 12:15  Wash Hands/Preparing for Lunch

12:15 - 12:45  Lunch

12:45 - 1:00  Bathroom/Preparing for Rest Time

1:00 - 3:00  Rest Time

3:00 - 3:15  Clean Up/Bathroom

3:15 - 3:30  Snack

3:30 - 4:30  Centers/Free Play

4:30 - 5:00  Playground

5:00 - 5:30  Small Group Activities/Getting Ready to Go Home

Although each classroom's daily schedule varies activities alternate between quiet and active, free play and total  group experiences. Daily lesson plans are posted in each classroom

*The Center provides outside time each day in suitable weather.