The preschool program is three hours a day in which children from 30 months through 5 years enter the adventure world of early learning. It begins with understanding themselves, then moves to understanding other people and the world. This continues into learning how to relate in a proper way to people and the world. Soon it is following directions and getting involved in group activities. All this helps to set the ground work and prepare for a life of learning.

We have three major levels of preschool:

Toddlers: Adventurous and Independent
A two or three day a week program is sufficient for this age. (However, those in our childcare program are in this class 5 days a week.) Our busy toddlers have opportunities for exercise, large and small muscle development, exploring, social interaction and enhancement of communication and self-help skills. Children learn words and concepts such as colors, shapes and sizes through guided play and sensory activities. They participate in stories, songs, art experiences, imaginative play, sign language and games to promote social development, intellectual ability, language development and communication, as well as self-help skills.

Preschool: Curious and Social
The students in this class should be three by the first day of school. Some are in the two day a week program but many will be in a three or five day program. In addition to the experiences above, our preschoolers are given the chance to learn more about the world around them and have exposure to letters and number concepts. Group play and projects encourage the development of friendships.

Pre-Kindergarten: Imaginative and Inquisitive.
Children who are four turning five may be enrolled in a pre-kindergarten. They are ready to explore science and social studies topics, develop reading readiness, further number concepts and other school preparation skills. Songs, stories, puppets, and printed materials help children learn names and sounds of letters. They learn to blend letters together and may begin to read. They also start learning to write letters and numbers and count to 100. During science and health units and other parts of their day they are encouraged to experiment, create, and explore. Their lively imaginations are stimulated in pretend play, reenacting familiar stories and creative storytelling.