Childcare Center and Early Learning Program

A wide variety of toys and books are available for the children to explore during free play. There is a cushioned play area for gross motor development and push toys are used to build coordination for our soon-to-be walkers. We have strollers on-hand to be sure that the children get outside each day. Our more mobile infants can walk and play outside, too.

• 6:30-8:30am (arrival and free exploration)
• 8:30am (breakfast)
• 9am (diaper change)
• 9:30am (free play, music, movement, stories and naps)
• 10:30am (snack)
• 11am (outside - walks and stroller rides)
• 11:30am (diaper change)
• 12:15pm (lunch)
• 12:40pm (free exploration and diaper changes)
• 1:15pm (naps)
• 3pm (diaper change)
• 3:20pm (snack)
• 3:40pm (free play)

The toddler room offers developmentally-appropriate play activities for the children to do alone or with a friend.  Centers allow the children to focus on a targeted skill in a new and exciting way. Puzzles, pretend play opportunities and music help to stimulate a child's creativity.  The staff provides individual attention to meet the needs of each child in the class. In addition to academic growth, we look to develop social and emotional skills, too. This group works on sharing, taking turns, using manners and toilet training. 

• 6:30-8am (arrival and free exploration)
• 8am (breakfast)
• 9am (centers, projects and teacher-directed play)
• 9:30am (circle time - songs, stories and counting)
• 9:45am (snack)
• 10am (outdoor play)
• 11am (lunch)
• 11:30am-1:30pm (nap time)
• 2pm (free play)
• 2:30pm (snack)
• 3pm (outdoor play)
• 3:30pm (free exploration, music and movement)

Preparing our students for kindergarten is a priority in our preschool room. Our goal is to create curious, independent thinkers who work well alone or in a group. This is accomplished by providing a positive learning environment that is rich in opportunities to be creative, problem solve and explore. Fine motor development centers increase success with beginning writing skills and a variety of experiences with print enhance early literacy skills.

• 6:30-8:30am (arrival and free play)

• 8:30am (breakfast)

• 9:10am (morning routine and circle time)

• 9:30am (bathroom)

• 10am (snack)

• 10:15am (projects and small group or individual instruction)

• 10:45-11:15am (outdoor play)

• 11:30am (lunch)

• 12pm (centers and free exploration)

• 12:30-1:30pm (rest time)

• 2pm (bathroom and snack time)

• 2:30-4:30pm (cooperative and independent play)