Preschool classes are available for three- and four-year-olds and for five-year-olds who are not going to kindergarten yet.

Threes and Fours

Preschoolers are becoming aware of the world around them. They are capable of self-directed activities and can participate in group activities. Emphasis is on the development of the individual child as he/she operates in a group.

Preschool classrooms are set up as learning centers in which children make choices and work together. In this environment, the teacher is a facilitator who encourages child-centered activities, including:

Fine motor and gross motor activities
Hands-on problem solving and exploration at learning centers
Music, songs, dramatic play, and puppetry
Reading and storytelling
Increased group participation and games
Art, science, and math activities
Self-help skills, including hand-washing, opening lunches, table manners, bathroom skills, and putting on and zipping coats

Teachers plan curriculum around central themes, such as seasons, family, and the world

Teacher-pupil ratio is 1 adult to 10 children.

Exploration Pre-K

This multi-age, multi-level class is designed for children who are not going to kindergarten because of chronological age or developmental readiness.

This class focuses on extended skill development , the child’s intellectual and emotional growth, and increased large group socialization.

Teacher-pupil ratio is 1 adult to 12 children.
2 Star Program