Classes
Older Twos Class
Birthday: Children with fall/winter birthdays who will be turning 3 between September 1, 2026 and February 1, 2027.
Teachers: Ms. Jennifer and Ms. Meghan (Bee Class)
Class Size: 10 students
Class Days: 3 days - Tuesday thru Thursday
Class Time: Drop off between 8:45 am and 9:00 am; Pick up begins at 11:55 am.
Potty Training*: Children in out Older Twos program are expected to be toilet independent. Toilet independence means that children wear underwear throughout the day rather than diapers or pull-ups and are able to use the restroom with minimal assistance. While occasional accidents are understandable, they should be infrequent. Children may still need some help with dressing, fastening clothing, and wiping as they continue to develop these skills. Our teachers handle toileting accidents in a calm, supportive, and respectful manner. Parents will be notified of any accidents that occur during the school day so that we can work together to support each child's success.
Curriculum: Our Older Twos classroom provides a warm, loving, and nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued, and encouraged to grow. As they begin spending time away from home, they learn to become part of a larger group, build friendships, and gain confidence in their abilities.
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Through daily interactions and guided activities, children develop important language, listening, and social skills. They learn to follow simple directions, express their thoughts and feelings, and communicate their needs effectively.
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We encourage independence by helping children master age-appropriate self-help skills, including potty training, handwashing, picking up toys, and participating in classroom routines. Children also enjoy a variety of hands-on experiences that promote fine and gross motor development.
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Using our engaging theme-based curriculum, children are introduced to early learning concepts such as name recognition, colors, shapes, numbers, animals, body parts, and much more. Through play, exploration, and discovery, we foster a love of learning while building a strong foundation for future academic success.
Threes Class
Birthday: Children must be 3 on or before August 31.
Teachers: Ms. Becca and Ms. Sarah (Monkey Class); Ms. Danielle and Ms. Laura (Frog Class)
Class Size: 10-12 students
Class Days: 3 days - Tuesday thru Thursday
Class Time: Drop off between 8:45 am and 9:00 am; Pick up begins at 11:55 am.
Potty Training*: Children enrolled in our Threes program must be fully potty-trained or have a documented medical exemption. Being fully potty-trained means that a child wears underwear throughout the day and is able to remain accident-free, with the understanding that occasional accidents may occur. Children should be able to communicate their need to use the restroom, use the toilet independently, wash and dry their hands, and wait briefly for their turn if the restroom is occupied. Teachers may provide limited assistance with dressing and wiping when needed as children continue to develop these skills.
Curriculum: Through a balance of structured learning and purposeful play, our Threes program provides a strong foundation for future academic success while ensuring children feel supported, valued, and excited to learn each day. In our nurturing and engaging classroom environments, children are encouraged to build confidence, independence, and strong social connections.
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Our curriculum supports the development of language and communication skills through conversations, stories, songs, and group activities. Children strengthen their listening skills, learn to follow multi-step directions, and practice expressing their thoughts and ideas.
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As independence grows, children continue to develop important self-help skills and classroom routines, including personal responsibility and bathroom independence.
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Fine motor development is encouraged through activities that teach proper pencil and scissor grasp, while hands-on learning experiences help strengthen coordination and creativity.
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Children are introduced to early literacy and math concepts, including name recognition, alphabet identification, letter formation, beginning writing skills, calendar concepts, shapes, colors, counting, and number recognition.
Fours Class
Birthday: Children must be 4 on or before August 31.
Teachers: Ms. Maureen and Ms. Kellie (Fish Class); Ms. Kristen and Ms. Alison (Owl Class)
Class Size: 12-14 students
Class Days: 4 days - Monday thru Thursday
Class Time: Drop off between 8:45 am and 9:00 am; Pick up begins at 12:10 pm.
Potty Training*: Children enrolled in our Fours program must be fully potty-trained or have a documented medical exemption. Being fully potty-trained means that a child wears underwear throughout the day and is able to remain accident-free. In addition, children should be able to communicate their need to use the restroom, dress and undress themselves when using the bathroom, wipe themselves independently after using the toilet, wash and dry their hands, and wait briefly if the restroom is occupied. Because children in our Fours Program are preparing for kindergarten, they are expected to enter the restroom independently, manage their clothing, and complete all toileting tasks on their own. These skills help ensure that children can confidently participate in classroom activities and daily routines with minimal interruption.
Curriculum: Our Fours program provides a strong kindergarten-readiness foundation while encouraging creativity, exploration, and meaningful play experiences. Through a balance of teacher-guided instruction and hands-on learning, children continue to develop academically, socially, and emotionally in a nurturing classroom environment.
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Children are encouraged to build positive social relationships and are given many opportunities to work both independently and in small groups. As they grow, they develop important life skills such as problem-solving, self-confidence, self-control, respect for others, and personal responsibility.
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Our curriculum focuses on preparing children for a successful transition to kindergarten. Students learn to write their names, recognize, identify, and write letters of the alphabet and numbers, and develop early reading readiness skills. They also explore rhyming words, opposites, and phonological awareness while strengthening early math concepts through counting, sorting, matching, classifying, and creating patterns with a variety of hands-on manipulatives.
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To support our teacher-designed curriculum, we incorporate the Handwriting Without Tears® program to build strong handwriting foundations and Heggerty® phonemic awareness lessons to strengthen early literacy skills. Through engaging activities and purposeful play, children develop the confidence and skills needed for future academic success.
*Potty Training Note: Because our classroom schedules are focused on active learning, exploration, and group activities, frequent toileting accidents can significantly interrupt both the child's experience and the learning environment for the class. If a child experiences repeated accidents, we may partner with families to determine whether additional time is needed before returning to the classroom. Our goal is to ensure that each child is comfortable, confident, and ready to participate fully in the preschool experience.