Young Preschool Program

Our young preschool program is designed for children 24 months until they are ready to transfer into our older preschool program, usually by the age of four years. Exceptions may be made on a case by case basis, including the child’s date of birth. Maximum enrollment in this program is 21 children with a ratio of one teacher to approximately every five children. Within this small and nurturing environment, the teachers support the children to develop their innate sense of independence, order, and love of learning. The entire day is conducted completely in Spanish. Our teachers work with individual children to build cognitive skills as well as build upon their social and emotional development, plan appropriate activities to help foster their physical development, and improve their fine and gross motor skills.

The relationship between the teacher/caregiver and the child is of primary importance. We always attempt to structure the activities, days, weeks and months with continuity of care being the primary guiding force. We do this so the teacher can become familiar with the child and family and get to know the child’s temperament in order to respond to the child’s needs and cues. A large part of the day is spent in one-on-one interactions between the child and the teacher. This helps in developing a strong sense of self within the child and helps children know that they are valued and respected as individuals.

Our play/work environment is carefully planned out and modified as necessary to create the optimal learning environment for children. We provide children a variety of sensory experiences throughout the indoor and outdoor space. The visual environment is designed and changed to be interesting from the child’s perspective. We take great care to make sure that the space, including the walls, is uncluttered and filled only with pieces that are aesthetically pleasing and interesting to the children. In addition, a child will experience large and small group interactions with the teachers and their peers.

Included in the 2-3s program is toilet training. Please be sure to provide several extra changes of clothing if your child has begun toilet training. It is also important that a child’s toilet training is kept consistent both at home and at school. Aside from the scheduled potty try/change times, the teacher will periodically check the child’s diaper and encourage bathroom tries. Parents are responsible for providing all diapers, pull-ups, wipes and any creams that need to be applied. Prescribed creams or ointments must be accompanied by a doctor’s note, in original packaging, and turned over to a classroom teacher.