Programs
Preschool with Extended Care
The Learning Tree offers a hands-on preschool program for children 3 to 5 years of age who require all day child care. Our curriculum is designed to give well balanced, hands-on experiences that will help your young child grow socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically. The Preschool with Extended Care Program provides a rich learning environment, as well as two snacks, a nutritious hot lunch and naptime.
Primary Care Givers are responsible for the daily need of each child, providing consistency for children and their parents. Each Primary Care Group consists of 10 children, with one adult seeing that all of their physical and academic needs are being met.
Each classroom is arranged into learning centers where children can learn in a free play setting. Centers include Art, Blocks, Library, Writing, Science, Table Toys, Dramatic Play, and Sensory Table.
Our 3 year old curriculum focuses on self help and independence skills. These skills help to build a positive self image which helps all future learning. Our 4 year old curriculum prepares children for Kindergarten by providing activities which encourage the pre-literacy and pre-math skills they will need to succeed in school.
The Learning Tree's theme-based, hands-on curriculum provides children with the tools they need to succeed in school. Our Preschool Program consists of Large and Small Group Activities, Story Time, Music and Movement, and Open-ended Art Activities. Each day is filled with opportunities for children to make decisions, to plan and experiment, and to learn important social and academic skills in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Program Highlights:
- Hands-on learning
- Comprehensive Preschool Programs
- Kindergarten readiness
- Quality child care
- Self help and independence skills
- Daily highlights
- Monthly newsletters
- Loving, caring environment
- Teacher qualified staff
Preschool Class Schedule:
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 6:30-7:00 | Table Games |
| 7:00-8:00 | Interest Areas/Easel |
| 8:00-9:00 | Open Snack at Table |
| 9:00-9:15 | Clean Up Time/Bathroom Break |
| 9:15-9:30 | Business Meeting-Calendar, Pick Helpers |
| 9:30-10:00 | Playground |
| 10:10-10:20 | Large Group Time |
| 10:20-10:30 | Small Group Time |
| 10:30-11:00 | Art Activities/Interest Areas |
| 11:00-11:15 | Clean Up Time |
| 11:15-11:30 | Large Group Activity |
| 11:30-12:00 | Lunch Time |
| 12:00-12:15 | Bathroom Breaks |
| 12:15-12:30 | Quiet Story Time |
| 12:30-2:30 | Nap Time |
| 2:30-3:00 | Wake Up/Bathroom Break |
| 3:00-3:30 | Playground |
| 3:30-4:00 | Wash Hands/Snack Time |
| 4:00-4:45 | Interest Areas Open |
| 4:45-5:00 | Story Time |
| 5:00-5:45 | Music & Movement/Special Activities |
| 5:45-6:00 | Clean Up & Table Games |