Preschool Classroom

This age is filled with so much wonder and curiosity. That’s why we offer a ton of books and toys and bring their artwork down to kids' eye level. Children in preschool also begin to learn the basic building blocks of how we all work together in a classroom.

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Daily Classroom Schedule

  • Kids this age thrive on routine. We use a schedule with simple pictures to show them what’s coming up next! This keeps them feeling confident about what to expect for the day and be part of the plan. We’ll talk about our day in morning circle and have lots of visual reminders everywhere.

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Doing Things Independently

  • Preschool is also where your child becomes more independent with things like hand-washing and potty-training. That’s why sinks, toilets, and furniture in our classrooms are all kid-size—so they can build confidence knowing they can do it all by themselves.

See What a Typical Day is Like

Inside A Preschooler's Day

Our caring teachers set a daily rhythm for toddlers that includes group time, story time, outdoor play, meals and snacks, naps, and most especially, lots of playtime (because we know so much learning happens when they play with attentive teachers nearby).

7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Arrival and Free Play
It’s so nice to see everyone this morning! As children arrive, they are welcomed by smiling teachers. They can play quietly and get warmed up for their day while they wait for their friends to arrive.
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Breakfast Time
Breakfast is key for growing minds and bodies! Children are served a nutritious breakfast, prepared fresh daily by our in-house chef.
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Reading Time
The children choose a book and spend time building on their emerging literacy skills.
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Morning Snack
It's time to take a break and fuel up with a snack. Preschoolers will be served a healthy snack like carrots and hummus or cheese and crackers.
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Outdoor Programming
Time to head outdoors! Children enjoy fresh air and engaging gross motor activities in our spacious playground.
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Programming Time
The preschoolers engage in fun and educational activities that enhance their development in five key domains: physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and language.
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Circle Time
At circle, the class comes together to share in songs, stories, and group discussions about topics the children are interested in.
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Lunch Time
The junior preschoolers have worked up an appetite and are now ready to wash their hands and sit down to a hot lunch prepared fresh by our in-house chef.
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Nap Time
Time to rest and recharge for the second half of the day. Most children will nap, but if they wake up (or if they never quite get to sleep), they can select different quiet activities, such as looking at books.
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Outdoor Programming
The preschoolers venture out to explore the playground again!
3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Afternoon Snack
Preschoolers will be served another healthy and delicious snack, like a fresh fruit salad.
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Enrichment Project
The jr. preschoolers participate in teacher-directed educational activities, such as STEAM projects.
5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Dinner Time!
Yes, we offer hot dinner! Parents can rest easy knowing a tasty and nutritious dinner is taken care of by our chef.
5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Reading Time
Time to reinforce junior preschoolers' emerging reading skills with another opportunity to spend time with a book.

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