Preschool Program
Ages 30 months to Three
The Preschool Program focuses on establishing growth in movement (fine and gross motor skills), potty training, developing language skills and the alphabet, learning numbers & how to count, and “how to’s” to develop more independence (how to get dressed, put shoes on, put a coat on, etc.). We also focus on further developing your child’s social and emotional skills through group learning and play. The program is led by many of our amazing teachers, some of which also like to incorporate their knowledge of other languages into their daily lessons by teaching simple words, phrases, and songs.
As the children progress in their mental and physical development, they will soon be prepared to enter our Pre-Kindergarten program!
We have a large selection of centers and toys for the children to have access to in the classroom. Our centers include:
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A Sensory Play area to help develop motor and problem-solving skills
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A Math Center to familiarize your child with numbers and counting
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An Art Center to promote creativity
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A Dramatic/Imaginative Play area to encourage social interaction
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A Free Play area where your child can choose what they would like to play with
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A “Cozy Corner” where your child will have access to books, blankets, and a safe space to relax and cool off when they are feeling upset
Fine motor skill
A fine motor skill activity might include threading yarn through holes in shaped objects such as a small worm at the end of a string being threaded into a wooden apple.
Typical Schedule for Preschool Program:
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Breakfast
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Free Play Followed by Gathering Time
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Hello/good morning songs and reading/ASL
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Puppet play and hand songs (ASL)
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Bathroom time/diapering
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Nap time
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Snack time
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Discovery/new skills time
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Free play or teacher activity/craft until pickup
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Outdoor play (weather permitting)
At A Child’s Life, we recognize how vital it is for this age group to be learning to use the bathroom. We keep a schedule to not only help adapt your child to a routine, but to also help them learn to use the toilet and to wash their hands thoroughly. Diaper changes are done routinely and as needed. All meals are provided and are “home-cooked” in our kitchen.
To enroll your child in the Preschool program, we only require that your child is between 30 months to 3 years of age, can feed themselves and walk.
A Child's Life Learning Center follows six core values. These values are the foundation of everything we do to serve our Child's Life family:
Do what is best for the children and families
Take Initiative
Do what is best for the center and team
Be humble by being teachable and honest
Provide a love-centered learning environment
Be a dependable team player