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: Students in this class are expected to be "toilet independent". This means that they wear underwear (not pull-ups or diapers) all day with rare potty accidents. They may require some assistance with dressing and wiping. Our teachers respond to toileting accidents without shame or fanfare, and we will let the parents know of any occurrences. This is a necessary policy for this class because changing diapers and tending to potty accidents take away from valuable learning time. Students may be asked to stay home until they are toilet independent if multiple accidents occur.
Curriculum: We provide them a loving and nurturing environment as they learn to become part of a larger group away from family and home. Children develop verbal and listening skills and begin to understand and follow simple directions, and express their needs and wants. Children are encouraged to develop independence with self-help skills and will be introduced to various activities that promote fine and gross motor skills. Using our thematic-based curriculum, students are introduced to academics such as identifying their names, colors, shapes, numbers, animals, body parts, and much more.
Threes Class ​
Birthday: Children must be 3 on or before August 31.
Teachers: Ms. Becca and Ms. Sarah (Monkey Class)
Ms. Brandi 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: Students must be fully potty-trained or have a documented medical excuse. Fully potty-trained means they are wearing underwear all day without potty accidents (rare accidents are understood). They are able to tell the teacher that they need to use the bathroom; wash and dry their hands; and postpone going if they must wait for their turn. Some assistance may be provided for dressing and wiping when needed. Students may be asked to stay home until they are fully potty-trained if multiple accidents occur.
Curriculum: Children in our Threes classes are ready to participate as part of a larger group and our goal is to foster a love of learning through play and discovery. Our Three's develop speaking and listening skills through conversations, following directions, stories, and songs. We practice following directions and self-help skills, especially when using the bathroom. In addition, children learn to hold pencils and scissors correctly, work on name recognition, the beginning stages of writing letters and their name, alphabet recognition and identification, calendar concepts, identifying shapes and colors, and counting and recognizing numbers. Our Three's program gives children the opportunity to practice their independence, while still being in the comfort of a loving and nurturing classroom environment.
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 must be fully potty-trained or have a documented medical excuse. Fully potty-trained means they are wearing underwear all day without potty accidents. They are also able to do the following: tell the teacher that they need to use the bathroom; dress and undress themselves when using the bathroom; wipe themselves after using the bathroom; wash and dry their hands; and postpone going if they must wait their turn. Children in our Fours class are expected to enter the bathroom alone, manage their clothing, and wipe themselves.
Curriculum: Our Fours classes provide a kindergarten readiness program that encourages creativity, exploration, and meaningful play experiences while children grow in academics. Children are encouraged to build social relationships and will be given many opportunities to work in small groups and independently. They will be encouraged to develop problem-solving skills, self-confidence, self-control, respect, and responsibility. Children will learn to write their name, recognize/identify/write the alphabet and numbers, and begin pre-reading skills. They will also learn rhyming words and opposites, and use manipulatives to count, sort, match, and create patterns. We use Handwriting without Tears and Heggerty to supplement our teacher-designed lesson plans.