PROGRAMS
AN ENRICHED CURRICULUM FOR YOUR CHILD’S GROWTH
The preschool program comprises four interest areas located in three or four rooms:
- LANGUAGE ARTS –
- MATH AND SCIENCE –
- ARTS, CRAFTS, AND WRITING –
- MOTOR SKILLS –
Activities such as show and tell, story-telling, creative drama, role-playing, listening, vocabulary development, library time, and music
Discovery play with concrete materials that teach numbers, concepts such as big and little, soft and hard, time and space, nature study and computer literacy
Printing skills, use of brushes, scissors, paints, crayons, clay…learning self-expression
Reinforcement of all concepts….following directions, eye/hand and eye/foot coordination, sense of balance
All programs are developmentally appropriate, multi-sensory, multi-dimensional, sequential, and provide for socialization. Our curriculum is also aligned with both the Florida and Illinois Early Learning Standards.
www.illinoisearlylearning.org/standards/benchmarks.htm
www.seminoleearlylearning.org (VPK performance standards)
PRESCHOOL – Two, three, or five day morning or afternoon sessions (availability and ages of care differ at centers call for more information)
Toddlers 15 months
Nursery 2 year olds
Juniors 3 year olds
Pre-K 4 year olds
Kindergarten 5 years old by September 1
KINDERGARTEN – Five half day or full day sessions with specialized curriculum and equipment in preparation for entry into first grade
PARENT INVOLVEMENT- An invitation to parents to come in and visit their child whenever they like. Musicals at Christmas and in the spring are a memorable part of your child’s school year. Progress reports in November, parent-teacher conferences in February and report cards at the end of the school year are just some of the many ways we stay in touch.
SUMMER CAMP– A fun-filled summer treat which includes creative drama, arts and crafts, music, field trips, gardening, dance and much more.
DAY CARE – Working Parents or Parents returning to school can rest easy leaving their child in our care. Two snacks, a natural foods nutritious lunch, nap time, and more time for socialization is added onto the preschool program.
