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Preschool


Goals    Class Schedule    Daily Activities    For More Information   
 

At CCDS preschool, we have created a learning environment based on the philosophy that preschool is a crucial stepping stone in helping children become literate, cultured, life-long learners who strive for academic excellence. The purpose of the preschool, through a united school, parent and community effort, is to emphasize self-confidence, compassion, appreciation, and respect for the natural world.  The CCDS preschool uses the Integrated Thematic Instruction method within the program, interweaving and connecting grammar, science, pre-reading and pre-math that allows the children to play and experience while learning.

2008-2009 Classes:

M/W/F Funny Frogs, 8:30am to 11:30am: 4/5 year old class
T/Th Brave Bears, 8:30am to 11:30am: 4/5 year old class
M/W Mighty Monkeys, 12:15 - 3:15pm: 4/5 year old class
Your child must turn 4 by December 1, 2008 to be enrolled in the 4/5 year old classes.

T/Th  Lucky Ladybugs, 12:30-3:00pm: 2 1/2 - 3 year old class.
Your child must be potty trained and turn 3 by December 1, 2008 to be enrolled.

If you have any questions, please call our Co-Directors, Stacy Ferguson or Kerri Cooley at 895-2650 x 209.

GoalsTop of Page

The goals of the CCDS preschool are to create a preschool that:
  • Offers small, individualized class size with a low teacher-to-student ratio
  • Provides a safe, joyful environment that celebrates learning through multi-sensory hands-on activities
  • Encourages children to discover their environment, learn new skills and concepts, engage in activities and gain independence
  • Stimulates creative expression through art, drama, music, dance and movement
  • Welcomes parent participation to create a partnership in learning
  • Supports children in becoming lifelong learners with a positive self image

Class ScheduleTop of Page

 We have the following preschool class schedule:
  1. MWF 8:30am to 11:30am, ages 4-5
  2. T/Th 8:30am to 11:30am, ages 4-5
  3. M/W 12:30pm to 3:15pm, ages 4-5
  4. T/Th 12:30pm to 3:00pm, ages 2 1/2 - 3


Daily ActivitiesTop of Page

The following is an example of activities throughout the day, although the class structure does vary based on the children's needs and the time of year, among other reasons.  The morning and afternoon classes follow the same basic structure:
Greeting/Exploration time:8:30 to 9:00am
Clean-up/Opening Circle9:00 to 9:15am
Snack:9:15 to 9:30am
Small Group/Centers:9:30 to 9:45am
Outside Play/Exploration9:45 to 10:15am
Music & Movement10:15 to 10:30am
Small Groups/Centers10:30 to 10:45 am
Exploration/"Choice" time10:45 to 11:15am
Clean up/Closing Circle11:15 to 11:25 am
Goodbye's11:25 to 11:30 am

For More InformationTop of Page

To learn more about our Preschool program, please contact our Preschool Staff, Stacy Ferguson, Kerri Cooley, or Nancy Heffley.
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