4/5-YEAR-OLD PRESCHOOL PROGRAM

Half-Day Program

For the four- to five-year-old child, classes are held four or five mornings per week (see below for the full-
day option). The 4/5-year-old program is designed to continue the social development of your child with an increased academic emphasis. The children should transition more easily from their parents/guardians and will learn that they are members of a caring community at the school. Helpful and cooperative behavior is emphasized. Curriculum is thematic, often revolving around holidays, celebrations, and seasons. The alphabet is introduced through a phonetic and project approach. Children are encouraged to visually recognize their first names and are assisted with the manual configuration of their letters. Math is introduced through games. Large and small group activities help to foster your child’s love of talking, listening, and reading – the foundations of early literacy.

4/5-YEAR-OLD PRESCHOOL PROGRAM

Full-Day Program

This program is for families who prefer a full day of education and care for their children. It provides a
positive environment and stimulating curriculum fostering children’s creative and intellectual abilities
appropriate for their developmental stages. In all of our programs, our objective is to nurture self-esteem
and independence and to set the stage for future learning through a positive first experience at school.
The children follow the regular 4/5-year-old curriculum (see description above), and have additional afternoon instruction in science, geography, and a pre-reading literature class in a seamless five-hour day. Please provide lunch for your child.