Age
Groups
Infant Program
(approximately 3 months to 12 months)
This program of education and care supports families as the child's
first and most important teachers. Teachers provide a safe and
psychologically nurturing environment with emphasis on cognitively
stimulating activities that support each individual child. Young
Toddler/Waddler Program
(approximately 12 months to 18 months)
As children begin transitioning away from the dependency of
infancy, this program provides a safe, nurturing environment
where children explore peer relationships and independence.
Activities focus on interactions, relationships, sense of self,
language/communication, exploration, problem-solving, large/fine
motor skills, music, movement, cognitive thinking, and self-help
skills.
Toddler Program
(approximately 18-36 months)
This program focuses on social interactions, building relationships,
developing a positive self image, language and communication,
exploration and problem solving, large motor skills, fine motor
skills, music and movement, cognitive development, and self-help
skills. Teachers work closely with families whose children are
working toward toileting independence.
Preschool
(approximately 3 years to 4 years)
This program focuses on language experiences, social interactions,
creative art experiences, music and movement, dramatic play,
large motor skills, fine motor skills, sensory and discovery
experiences, and much more. Children are expected to be able
to function independently in regard to eating, dressing, and
toileting.
Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten
Enrichment
(approximately 5 years to 6 years)
This program stresses language experiences, social interactions,
creative art experiences, music and movement, dramatic play,
large motor skills development, fine motor skills development,
science and discovery, critical thinking, and increased focus
on project work. This program supports and enhances kindergarten/school
programs.
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