Our Classrooms

Our program is organized into three classroom groups based on age and developmental stage. The Yellow Ducks include children ages 2–3. The Red Birds are 3–4-year-olds, including some of the younger children who are TK eligible for the following school year. The Green Frogs are our oldest children and include the older TK-eligible and those going to kindergarten for the following school year.

We use a play-based curriculum for each age group that supports development in Language and Literacy, Math, Science, Health and Safety, and Social-Emotional Development. The curriculum is designed to give children opportunities to interact with one another, ask questions, and explore their environment. This is not a kindergarten boot camp, but a developmentally appropriate preschool program created specifically to meet the needs of young children through meaningful play and exploration.

Parents provide lunch, which is served around 11:30 a.m., as well as enough food for the child to choose a morning and afternoon snack. Half-day children are picked up by 12:15 p.m. Full-day children have a rest period from 12:15–2:30 p.m., and parents provide a blanket for rest time. After rest time, children play together both indoors and outdoors. Much of the afternoon is spent in mixed-age groups, which allows children to move at their own pace, follow their interests, and interact with peers who are developing similar skills or who have already mastered them. This environment supports children in taking on the roles of both learner and helper.

Children who are not yet toilet-trained are welcome. Parents provide diapers, and we provide wipes. When it comes to potty training, we recognize there is a big difference between being curious and being ready. Curiosity alone does not lead to successful potty training unless a child is showing multiple readiness signs. As children begin to demonstrate readiness, we are happy to work with families and support the potty-training process by offering extra reminders and encouragement.