Curriculum

The curriculum has been planned to meet the needs of 2 1/2, 3, 4 and 5 year old children. The two and a half year olds focus on using hands-on exploration and social interaction in a safe, engaging environment to help them learn about their expanding world. Through the guidance of the teacher, toddlers enjoy learning experiences that promote their blossoming independence and social skills, and foster self-confidence. Three year olds focus on the world around them, socialization and beginning school skills. 4 and 5 year olds continue to work on socialization and school readiness skills, in addition to further developing kindergarten readiness skills. Our teachers follow the Ohio Department of Education’s Early Learning Content Standards with units of work which require understanding and logic. Activities are integrated and hands-on in a learning center classroom arrangement.

Daily Schedule

Our daily schedule includes time for free exploration (art, table toys, blocks, role playing, sand table, math and science etc.,) fine motor experiences, large muscle activities, dramatic play,music and pre-readiness activities needed for future school experiences. Also, there are daily group discussions on topics such as feelings, special happenings, newly learned concepts and other topics of particular interest to the children. Quality children’s literature is read to the children daily and is used for creative discussion.

Special Events

The children enjoy special events during the year such as our Thanksgiving Feast ,Rain Forest Safari, Under the Sea Festival, Muffins with a Miss, Donuts with a Dude, Mother’s Day Tea, School Art Show, Gardening with Grandparents, end of the year Ice Cream Social, and Pre-K graduation. Parents are invited to school to celebrate birthday festivities with their children.