Program Overview

The pre-kindergarteners are actively learning about our world and community. Our teachers place strong emphasis on cooperation, problem-solving and the joy of reading. Children participate in the learning process as they are encouraged to work together  to explore areas of interest.

Teachers create a supportive, accepting environment and value both effort and achievement. The smaller group size allows for more hands-on exploration and discovery and individual teaching and learning.

Our Pre-Kindergarten program is literature based, with many opportunities for children to see and hear quality children's books. Creativity is shown through pre-writing experiences and exploration of art materials. Math and science is also learned through a variety of activities including experimentation, graphing and patterning.

Sample Daily Schedule

Our VPK program runs from 9:30am to1:30pm . An example of a daily schedule is provided below:

9:00 - 9:20 : Quiet activities

9:20 - 9:30 : Clean up / transition to morning meeting

9:30 - 9:50 : Morning meeting time

9:50 - 10:00 : Transition to small group activities

10:00 - 10:30 : Small Group Activities 

10:30 - 10:45 : Clean up / Transition to outside time

10:45 - 11:30 : Outside time

11:30 - 12:00 : Free choice play: centers / Prep for Lunch

12:00  : Lunch Time

12:30 - 1:00: Small Group Activities

1:00-1:30 Free Choice Play: Centers

1:30 - Departure time/transition to afternoon clases

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 classrooms.

*The center provides outdoor play each day in suitable weather.