Our Program
Infant Room
Age - Twelve weeks (by October 15th)
Our infant program is designed to foster children’s physical, sensory, social, emotional, and intellectual development in a safe, gentle and caring environment. Our teachers know that babies grow and learn best when they feel secure. Our maximum group size is eight infants with three teachers. Each child is assigned a primary caregiver that attends to the child’s individual needs and works in partnership with parents to ensure that their child is being provided the best possible care while at school. Infants develop trust and security when they know their teachers will be right there to help by supporting learning through growth and joy as well as helping when they are upset.
One Year Olds
Age 1 (by October 15th)
Our youngest toddler program slowly and gently introduces children moving from the individual nature of infancy, to the joys of being part of a group. This classroom has a maximum group size of ten children with three teachers. The curriculum is designed to support young toddlers as they learn to master both expressive and receptive language, to play cooperatively with peers, and practice making their way in a world where they long for independence yet still require support from a loving, affectionate and trusted adult. Each child is allowed the space, support and time to develop newly acquired skills at their own pace with support and guidance from their teachers.
Two Year Olds
Age 2 (by October 15)
Our Toddler program maintains a four-to-one ratio with a maximum group size of twelve, and is designed to provide an opportunity for toddlers to explore while addressing the specific needs, challenges, and delights of this age group. There is an emphasis on freedom of movement and gross/fine motor development as well as supporting child to child interactions. The children in this group are becoming more aware of each other and social play is becoming more complex. The daily curriculum offers toddlers opportunities to explore the environment according to their capabilities, interests and developmental needs.
Nursery Room
Ages 3 and 4 (3 by October 15)
Children in the Nursery Room enjoy a space where they can experience the joy of creative exploration through group and individual play. Through a guided process, they are exposed to literature, math, science, art, music and cooking. Our Nursery Room maintains a maximum group size of sixteen children with three teachers. Children have the opportunity to explore topics of interest in depth. The children’s social skills bloom, as they learn about sharing, taking turns, and the value of cooperative play. They discover that they are part of a larger world, and that the rewards of friendship are plentiful.
Pre-K Room
Ages 4 and 5 (4 by October 15)
In this classroom, teachers create an environment of hands-on discovery and discussion, encouraging children to make decisions based on the values of respect, responsibility, kindness, and community . Our Pre-k classroom maintains a maximum group size of twenty children with three teachers. Activities and study are driven by children’s interests and inquiry and may involve an entire class or a small group. As the year progresses and attention spans lengthen, both discussions and projects become more involved. The curriculum is designed to allow children to express their increasing confidence and independence, while meeting the demands of their curiosity, energy, and enthusiasm.
