Located upstairs
children between
3 years to 5 years old
PRESCHOOL
PROGRAM
Each day includes opportunities for free play, fine and gross motor play, explorations of art, music, dance, building and construction, storytelling as well as other pre-reading activities such as science, cooking, dramatic play, sensory tables, puzzles, social awareness, nap time, breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack.
Snack is provided by the center, parents are encouraged to bring breakfast and a healthy lunch. Preschool typically play outside every day for at least 15 minutes, regardless of the weather; however, if it is torrential, they will remain inside.
Parents are responsible to provide pull-ups and wipes if needed. If diapers are forgotten after teachers request, the center will provide diapers at $2.00 each. The cost of diapers will be applied to your child care account.
TIME OF DAY
ACTIVITIES
Arrivals / Free choice activities: sensory table, puppets, blocks, dramatic play, bikes, cars, puzzles, cars, coloring
7:30-8:00 AM
8:00-8:30 AM
Breakfast
Free choice activities: trains, puppets, bikes, dramatic play, cars, Art/Teacher directed activities
8:30-9:30 AM
PRESCHOOL DAILY SCHEDULE
Outside play (weather permitting) / Inside quiet activity
Circle Time / Learning Time
Lunch
Clean up/Nap prep
Nap
Snack/ Social time
Free play until pick up
9:30-11:00 AM
11:00-11:30 AM
12:00-12:30 PM
12:30 PM
12:30-2:45 PM
3:00-3:30 PM
3:30-5:00 PM
Please make sure your child keeps extra clothing/boots/hats/gloves labeled with their name at the center to be prepared for rain, snow, and wind.
Our program meets the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services regulations and maintains a 1:10 child-to-caregiver ratio (or less) at all times. This class can take up to 20 kids with a minimum of two adults present in the classroom.