Preschool Program: 32 Months to 5 Years

Our Preschool Program aims to preserve the joys of childhood, while also preparing our oldest children for their transition to Kindergarten. Preschoolers are given a daily uninterrupted “learning cycle” to engage in play in any of the following learning stations: dramatic play, blocks, math/manipulatives, sensory, science, library, and writing. During this time, children move freely throughout the classroom as they choose where to play, which materials to use, and for how long they would like to stay in that learning station. This time of the day promotes independence, decision making, and self control. It also allows the children to interact with a variety of their peers as they switch learning stations. The teachers serve as observers to ensure that children are participating in a variety of stations, using materials appropriately, and developing necessary skills. The teachers also engage in play with children during this time in order to prompt new learning scenarios and look for teachable moments.

Our teachers also provide daily structured times, such as morning meeting, where children are exposed to stories, poems, songs, and games. The teachers plan activities such as cooking, art projects, writing practice, and scientific investigations. Outdoor time is a combination between child-led play and planned activities to ensure that children develop important gross motor and social skills.

Our mixed age classrooms allow children to be leaders and learn from their peers. This also allows our teachers to develop close and meaningful relationships with students and their families.