Classes

Parent-Child Twos Class (children who turn 2 by December 31st)

The Parent-Child Twos class is a gentle introduction to the routines of preschool with the reassurance of a parent close by. The two-hour class is structured to include playtime with parents and other children, snack time, story time, choice time and circle time. During part of the class parents gather in one area of the room to discuss parenting issues and challenges with a positive support group. Each class will have a Parent Coach to lead discussions with the adults and a Toddler Teacher to work with the children. There will be a maximum of 10 children/parents in the class. The class cost is $120/month. To register, please fill out the Parent-Child Registration form and send it in or drop it off along with the first month's tuition.

2.7 - 3 Year Old Classes (children who turn 3 by December 31st)

What a wonderful beginning to your child’s preschool experience! This class for our young learners has a ratio of 6:1 with two teachers. Our play-based philosophy is balanced with introducing children to some of the routines of a typical school day with circle time, choice time, snack time and outdoor time. This class supports the transition from parallel to beginning cooperative play. Self-help skills are taught as the children learn how to become more independent. This class is available MWF or TTH.

3 Year Old Classes

Our three year old class provides a fabulous opportunity for children to explore, investigate and create. The world is a big adventure at this age. Our teachers follow their student’s lead in developing a curriculum that embraces their needs and interests. This class also guides children with their social-emotional development and helps lay a foundation for success. This class has a ratio of 8:1 with two teachers. This class is available MWF or TTH.

4-5 Year Old Classes

In this age group there is a greater ability for children to work together, to create a community and to cooperate. These skills are incorporated into our emergent curriculum as we work on projects together that meet their interests. At this age literacy and numeracy are also woven into the play-based curriculum as a means, not an ends to achieving their goals. Social-emotional development and conflict resolution skills are essential at this stage, especially as children are developing new skills for group interaction. This class has a ratio of 9:1 with two teachers. Classes are offered three, four or five days a week.

Mixed-age class

Mixed-age interaction among young children can offer a variety of developmental benefits to all participants. Blended-age groups can have unique benefits, facilitating and enriching children's development. Just as with our other groups, our emergent curriculum guides our daily exploration. Our mixed age classes are offered two, three, four and five days a week with a ratio of 8:1 or 9:1, depending on the mix of students, and two teachers.

Kindergarten

Childswork's Kindergarten program extends our emergent curriculum and philosophy, with kindergarten-level academics woven in. Children will learn about reading, writing, math, art, music and science through individual and group investigations of topics that interest them. Our kindergarten program has a maximum of 20 students with 2 teachers, which ensures a very low teacher to student ratio. As the oldest children in our school, kindergarteners at Childswork also take on a leadership role in our community, taking on special projects and helping with younger children. Learn more about our teaching team and our approach.

Due to our licensing requirements, all children need to be toilet trained to attend class (with the exception of the Parent-Child Twos class).

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