Our youngest program is for children ages 3 and 4 and is a preschool/prek program; therefore, it is best to be repeated if your child begins at 3 years of age. It has a flexible schedule with half and full day options from 3-5 days. All children are required to be potty trained. The program is designed using a mixture of a Montessori and High Scope approach, along with our director's own philosophy of incorporating academics in a completely hands on, fun, play based manner. This encourages children to learn through exploration and play - the way they learn best! Our classroom is intentionally set up to provide children with plenty of opportunities to develop language, literacy, math, science and fine and gross motor skills. Our students engage in 5 different play areas, some of which switch monthly to add new dramatic play themes. During "work time," educators interact alongside students as they play - embedding social, literacy and math skills into their play. During small group, students will learn literacy and math skills based on their own ability levels by playing games with the educator. Hands on Wilson FUNdation phonics will be incorporated during morning meeting so that students leave ready to read or reading! During whole group (and also as a center), students will explore the world of science in a completely child centered, experimental approach.  Students in this class, also get to enjoy FUN Friday and participate in the special of the month such as yoga, cooking, theater, fundraising and others! As a member of our LLC, you can guarantee peace of mind that your child is safe and protected from any undesired mandates as they begin their educational journey.