Our Philosophy

We believe in play based learning. Learning through play is where teachers offer positive encouragement and model good social interaction in a playful and intentional learning environment. Learning through play allows preschool children to mature emotionally as well as develop social, language, and cognitive skills.  When children are having fun, exploring their environment, and engaged in their interests, that is when they are learning.

During choice time children can choose from dramatic play, language arts activities, table toys (such as puzzles), art projects (including easel painting), science projects, sensory table, fine motor activities, snack and our library. First and foremost, we want children to be children and encourage their natural desire to make-believe, create and wonder. However, we also focus on developing attention span, working collaboratively, raising our hand to speak and listening to each other during our group circle time.  

Our Pre-K curriculum includes teaching children to recognize letters by sight and sound, beginning spelling using phonics, writing within meaningful contexts (such as labeling drawings or storytelling), number recognition, beginning math, and following directions all in an atmostphere that values choice and play. We want them to leave our program feeling confident and knowing that school and learning are fun!