2026-2027 Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
Multi-Age Classrooms
Our Multi-Age Classrooms are for three and four-year-old children (by September 1st of the entering school year). It is based on the philosophy that having an age range of more than one year in a classroom provides opportunities for younger children to learn from older children. The older child (4 or 5) has the opportunity to demonstrate a variety of social and academic skills to their younger peers that are not present in a “same-age” classroom. This difference can boost a Pre-Kindergarten learner's self-confidence while still developing the academic skills necessary for Kindergarten. The program capitalizes on each child's diversity while emphasizing their individuality. Often, the Multi-age model is designed to be an integrated “looping model” so that children can have the same teacher in the same classroom for two consecutive years. This allows families/children and staff to build strong relationships to foster success.
The curriculum approach in a Multi-age classroom is achieved through differentiated instruction. Meaning, curriculum expectations for 3-year-old learners focus on social/emotional development with exposure to Pre-Academic skills. For the four-year-old learner, expectations grow and focus on the mastery of academic skills while continuing to foster social/emotional development. The goal for any four-year-old child is to ensure Kindergarten readiness.
Our Multi-Age Classrooms are for three and four-year-old children (by September 1st of the entering school year). It is based on the philosophy that having an age range of more than one year in a classroom provides opportunities for younger children to learn from older children. The older child (4 or 5) has the opportunity to demonstrate a variety of social and academic skills to their younger peers that are not present in a “same-age” classroom. This difference can boost a Pre-Kindergarten learner's self-confidence while still developing the academic skills necessary for Kindergarten. The program capitalizes on each child's diversity while emphasizing their individuality. Often, the Multi-age model is designed to be an integrated “looping model” so that children can have the same teacher in the same classroom for two consecutive years. This allows families/children and staff to build strong relationships to foster success.
The curriculum approach in a Multi-age classroom is achieved through differentiated instruction. Meaning, curriculum expectations for 3-year-old learners focus on social/emotional development with exposure to Pre-Academic skills. For the four-year-old learner, expectations grow and focus on the mastery of academic skills while continuing to foster social/emotional development. The goal for any four-year-old child is to ensure Kindergarten readiness.
Pre-Kindergarten Classrooms
Our Pre-Kindergarten Classrooms are designed for children who are four years old by September 1st of the entering school year, and or are participating in their 2nd year of preschool. The philosophy in Pre-Kindergarten is a classroom that focuses on child-directed learning facilitated by our certified teaching staff. All children in this program are encouraged to plan and organize their time and activities throughout their day with the support of his/her teacher. For the four-year-old learner, the expectations are focused on mastery of academic skills while continuing to foster social/emotional development. The goal for any four-year-old is to ensure Kindergarten readiness.
Our Pre-Kindergarten Classrooms are designed for children who are four years old by September 1st of the entering school year, and or are participating in their 2nd year of preschool. The philosophy in Pre-Kindergarten is a classroom that focuses on child-directed learning facilitated by our certified teaching staff. All children in this program are encouraged to plan and organize their time and activities throughout their day with the support of his/her teacher. For the four-year-old learner, the expectations are focused on mastery of academic skills while continuing to foster social/emotional development. The goal for any four-year-old is to ensure Kindergarten readiness.
Preschool Classrooms
Our Preschool classrooms are designed for children who are three years old by September 1st of the entering school year. The approach in a Preschool classroom is to focus on the three-year-old learner and provide a first-time school experience. Children in this program learn to separate from caregivers, take turns, and begin to advocate for their needs. All of these are important fundamentals for school success. The curriculum expectations for a three-year-old are centered on social-emotional development, with exposure to preacademic skills. The Certified teaching staff teaches the children through age-appropriate themes while “playing”.
Our Preschool classrooms are designed for children who are three years old by September 1st of the entering school year. The approach in a Preschool classroom is to focus on the three-year-old learner and provide a first-time school experience. Children in this program learn to separate from caregivers, take turns, and begin to advocate for their needs. All of these are important fundamentals for school success. The curriculum expectations for a three-year-old are centered on social-emotional development, with exposure to preacademic skills. The Certified teaching staff teaches the children through age-appropriate themes while “playing”.
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