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 are 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:

8:30 - 8:40 : Quiet activities

8:40 - 8:50 : Clean up / transition to morning meeting

8:50 - 9:00 : Morning meeting time

9:20 - 9:30 : Transition to small group activities

9:30 - 10:00  Small Group Activities 

10:00 - 10:15 : Clean up / Transition to outside time

10:15 - 10:45 : Outside time

10:45 - 11:30 : Free choice play: centers / Prep for Lunch

11:30  : Lunch Time

12:00 - 12:30: Small Group Activities

12:30-1:00 Free Choice Play: Centers

1:00 - Departure time/transition to afternoon classes

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.