Our Classroom

Diverse Learning Environments

Infants

Our infant program is intended to provide a nurturing, home-like environment. This area is designed for playing, relaxing, as well as stimulating growth and development. The children are grouped in a manner that is similar to a family environment. Children learn best from peer interactions. Parents of infants understand that schedules may change from day to day. We will try to maintain the same schedule that is used at home. Please let us know if there are any changes in your child’s feeding, behavior, or sleeping times. We will fill in the remainder of the time with: Cuddling, Rocking, and One-on-one interaction. Teachers will also do sensory play with the children such as water and finger paint.

Toddlers

This program is for children who have a lengthening attention span and are ready for more challenging activities. Children in this program will also start or continue working on potty training. Circle time will be longer in this program and will consist of longer stories, colors and shapes, and counting. Art activities will also be more challenging and developmentally appropriate for the age group. All activities are planned to help better prepare children for preschool. Children in this program have a morning and afternoon snack with milk or juice. During all meal times this age group is encouraged to eat by themselves. This program is a big step for children but we believe it is developmentally appropriate and the best for the children.

Preschool

This program is for children who are potty trained, have a lengthening attention span and are ready for more challenging activities. Circle time will be longer in this classroom and consist of calendar, weather, letter of the week, and math. Art activities will also be more challenging and developmentally appropriate for the age group. Children will also be encouraged to be more independent. Children will have jobs to do in the classroom and will be encouraged to put on their own shoes and change their own clothing when necessary. All activities are planned to help better prepare children for kindergarten. This stage is a big step for children but we believe it is developmentally appropriate and the best for the children.