Our Philosophy
We use a child-centered education program focusing on the diversity of curriculum. The children are given educational opportunities in areas that develop cognitive, emotional, physical and social growth. “Children love to learn when given the opportunity to do so” is one of our favorite quotes. We teach through music, traditional class time and play time. In our class you will see child-centered learning, exploratory behavior, unfinished block structures, and a little bit of organized chaos at times.
Our classroom environment enables the children from ages 2 and above, to learn in their own way and at their own pace. It has different areas that are made for specific activities such as quiet reading, building blocks, art, pretend play and dramatic play. The environment invites the children to learn by being fun, colorful and organized. Staying organized helps children feel calm and like they can do things on their own with self confidence. Through field trips, lab work, dramatic play, building blocks, puzzles and more, the children are offered many opportunities to become lifelong learners. They get to interact with the environment around them, including people, different places and various things.
Our preschool is a mixed-age classroom and we teach them in a group setting together, with no discrimination of age, size, color or developmental stage. All of our lessons are designed to be fun and not overwhelming for any of the children. If the younger children don’t know the things we are teaching yet, they will be introduced to it. If the older children already know what we are teaching, then they get to practice. All children learn and do the same lessons, there is no competition and that makes for a healthy school environment. All children are welcomed and included in our program.
Play is important in our program, children learn through play without realizing they are learning. Some children prefer to observe before doing, while others want to get in there and get their hands dirty right away, learning as they go. We have toys and activities that are developmentally appropriate for children of all ages. We feel as though children absorb more if they are having fun.
Parents and staff have to work as a team to get the children where they need to be. We encourage families to ask questions at any time during the year. We have an open door policy so please feel free to come and see how your child is doing and what they are learning in the classroom. We ask that you communicate with us whenever your child may be going through a hard time or big change. This will help us to better teach the child if we know where certain behaviors are coming from. We want the parents to feel good about dropping their child off every morning, knowing that their children are going to have an exciting day full of new knowledge.
Twos
Our “twos” have so much fun, learning through play! They get to explore in a safe environment with other children ages 2-5. Your child does not need to be potty trained.
Threes
Our “Threes” learn through a variety of different activities. They learn things like how to be a good friend, learn colors, numbers and shapes! They do activities like dancing and yoga, to improve their balance and coordination.
Preschool
It’s makes such a big difference for children to be confident and thrive when they get into kindergarten. We want children to go into elementary school having a head start in their education and learning. They get lots of practice with holding a pencil, lining up for activities, knowing proper hand washing skills, practicing their name and knowing many self help skills!
