Preschool
The Preschool program promotes learning in all areas of development through individualized, small, and large group activities. Through play, children enhance their understanding of language, literacy, reading, math and science concepts, problem solving and social skills, as well as improving their gross and fine motor development.
By The Numbers
Ages: 3 - 5 years old
Full time and part time available
Typical Younger Preschool Teacher to Student Ratio: 1:5
Typical Older Preschool Teacher to Student Ratio: 1:6
Typical Full Day Preschool Teacher to Student Ratio: 1:6
Full time and part time available
Year round and school year available
What Happens During a Typical Day
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Arrival:What happens during arrival time
Greeting children; free-choice time for individualized activities
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Circle Time:What happens during Circle Time
Listening to, discussing and participating in books read aloud; retelling favorite stories; finger plays, singing, and chanting rhymes.
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Learning Centers:What happens in a Learning Center
Participating in language/literacy, writing, sensory and science exploration, block and dramatic play, sorting, counting, and art.
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Small-Group Activities:What happens in Small Group Activities
Participating in hands-on bookmaking, gardening, cooking, science, and art projects.
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Music and Movement:What happens during Music and Movement
Listening, singing, dancing and playing instruments.
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Outdoor Play:What happens during Outdoor Play
Participating in planting, watering, weeding, fertilizing and cultivating the "Children's Garden."
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Meal Times:What happens during Meal Times
Enjoying nutritious meals to develop healthy eating habits.
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Rest Time and Quiet Activities:What happens during Rest Time and Quiet Activities
Napping, puzzles and books.
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Self-Help and Personal Care:What happens during Self-Help and Personal Care time
Learning to serve meals and clean up; taking care of toileting needs, hand washing and personal hygiene.