2-Year-Old Program
Through play situations, our two-year-olds learn to master their surroundings. Our program stresses the use of motor skills and the development of language. Children learn colors, shapes and sizes, locations, and numbers. Teachers use a curriculum especially designed for this age, which incorporates “fun” characters while learning self-control, communication, and cooperation skills. Cognitive development is introduced through sensory examples. Social and emotional development is nurtured through the discussion of feelings. Circle time is not forced on the child, but rather a teacher creates a fun lesson plan that drives the curiosity of the child and invites the child into the activity. If the child seems disinterested, we encourage the child to explore other areas of the classroom.
3-Year-Old Program
Acting upon the natural curiosity of this age group, the teacher guides your child into many discoveries about this world. Vocabulary increases as they listen to stories, discuss feelings in circle time, and engage in cooperative play with classmates. Fine motor skills are developed with cutting and pasting, block building, and clay play. Letters and numbers become more important to the child as they develop their cognitive and language skills. The classroom has more play-and-learn areas that are available to the children.
4-5-Year-Old Program
This program provides a strong educational foundation for the child who will be in kindergarten the following school year. The curriculum includes the development of reading and math skills. Children develop such skills in group projects and through one-on-one interactions. The program also concentrates on the development of both large and fine motor skills. Learning materials are age-appropriate and exciting to master. Basic science concepts are introduced through an experimentation-and-play approach. Lessons are short, creative, and informative. Computer educational games are available for children under the guidance of the teacher.
On any given day, your preschooler will be exposed to:
Language and Literacy
Math Skills
Social Skills
Creative and Imaginative Projects
Physical Activities
Preschool Program
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:30 AM | Good Morning/Choices |
| 8:15 AM – 9:00 AM | Hygiene & Breakfast |
| 9:15 AM | Zumba/Wiggles Out |
| 9:30 AM | Circle Time |
| 9:50 AM | Story Time and Projects |
| 10:30 AM | Clean Up |
| 10:45 AM | Outside Games |
| 11:15 AM | Lunch Time |
| 12:00 PM | Hygiene, Story Time, and Nap |
| 3:00 PM | Snack |
| 3:30 PM | Outside Activities |
| 4:15 PM | Reading and PM Circle Time |
| 5:00 PM | Free Choice |
| 5:30 PM | Goodbye |
Note: We offer gymnastics, musical, and movement lessons as part of the tuition. The center offers nutritionally balanced meals for preschool and older infants. The USDA prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, marital status, and facility status. To file a complaint of discrimination, call (202) 720-5964.
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