Infants, Toddlers, and Twos
In these formative first years, it's important to teach in the way that your child learns. So our curriculum offers intentional experiences designed to help your child transition into a sociable, capable preschooler. It's our priority to build a strong relationship with your child during routine care. Our lead teachers have all studied at the college level, and they draw on the latest research in child development to respond with flexibility to your child's special abilities and interests.
Preschool
We believe that children can learn just as much from each other as they do from our staff. In lesson planning, a preschool teacher seeks to draw big educational concepts out of your child's casual comments, and parlays those concepts into projects that help the children deeply explore the world around them. We also incorporate the traditions and cultures of our students' families into our daily actions. And consistency is key. We don’t jump from one topic to another, but instead investigate new ideas over time and across all of our activity areas.
Class Ratios and Registration Dates
| Program | Staff-Child
Ratio | Registration Begins |
|---|
| Infant | 1:4 | Ongoing | | Toddler | 1:5 | Ongoing | | 2 years | 1:6 | Ongoing | | Part Day 3-4 years | 1:9 | March
(Program starts September) | | Part Day 4-5 years | 1:10 | March
(Program starts September) |
Teacher-to-Staff Ratios
We meet or exceed the following ratios:
| Infants |
1:4 |
| Toddlers |
1:5 |
| Twos |
1:6 |
| Two and a half |
1:7 |
| Preschool |
1:10 |
Schedule Information
Classroom Schedules
Caterpillars (Twos)
(For children who are 2 by September 1st of the coming school year)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Ladybugs (Threes & Fours)
Bumblebees
(For children who are 3 by September 1st of the coming school year)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and/or Tuesday/Thursday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Butterflies (Pre-K Class)
(For children who will be 4 by September 1st of the coming school year)
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration Information
New Enrichment Program: Preschool Explorers
In our new series of afternoon discovery workshops, we'll meet three afternoons each week to explore art, culture, and science. These workshops feature lots of hands-on activities, a hot lunch, and guest experts.
Preschool Explorers is open to any child who is between 3 and 5 years old by Sept. 1st, 2010, including current Children's Center program participants and the community at large. Learn more by downloading a program brochure (PDF) and registration form (PDF).
Additional Information
Part Day Preschool Orientation Night is Thursday, September 2nd!
September Part Day Preschool Morning Snack Menu
Part Day Parents Welcome Coffee
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