In the Early Childhood program students explore, discover, imagine and learn in nurturing spaces under the watchful eyes of caring, experienced teachers.
The Nursery class for children who are 3-years-old by December 31st offers a 3 Half-Day, 5 Half-Day, 3 Full -Day or 5 Full-Day options. PreKindergarten is a 5 Full-Day class for children who are 4-years-old by December 31st. Kindergarten is a 5 Full Day class for children who are 5-years old by December 31st. Extended Day available for Early Childhood students.
Curriculum is age and developmentally appropriate. Classrooms use centers-based learning areas for individual or small group activities and projects. All classrooms are air-conditioned.
Hands-on learning activities build fine and gross motor development, communication skills, social-emotional development and beginning language and literacy skills. In Kindergarten special emphasis is giving to phonics, writing and reading using the Superkids reading series, published by Zaner Bloser.
Nursery, PreK and Kindergarten students take classes in art, physical education, and music and library. Technology is integrated throughout the curriculum using 1:1 devices in Kindergarten.
Students participate in field trips and special activities to enrich learning and expose students to diverse experiences. Field trips might include visits to a local business, police or fire department, museums, and movies, etc. Highlights of Early Childhood activities are the Pumpkin Patch, Pajamboree, Glow Party, Bunny Hop & Disney Day.