Pre-K/4s & young 5s - 3-Day Program
The Pre-K Program is geared to children who are four years old by November 1st and meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00am to 1:00pm (lunch from noon - 1:00 pm). The children are encouraged to explore their environment and develop social skills. The children learn their ABC's, numbers, days of the week and other concepts in order to be prepared for Kindergarten by the end of the school year. Parents learn to model good communication skills with the children. On a regular basis, the children also participate in hands-on art, Handwriting without tears, science and cooking projects that generally fit a weekly theme. Field Trips are planned for each month throughout the school year. Field trips include Marine Science Institute, the San Carlos Library, Hiller Aviation Museum, Elkus Ranch and more. Parents attend parent education on their workday from Noon to 1:00 pm while other member parents watch their children.
Explorers/3s - 2-Day Program
The Explorers Program is geared to children who are three years old by November 1st and meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 to 12:30 pm (lunch from 11:30 - 12:30 pm). The children are encouraged to explore their environment and develop social skills. Parents learn to model good communication skills with the children. On a regular basis, the children also participate in hands-on art, science and cooking projects that generally fit a weekly theme. The curriculum is enriched with special visitors throughout the year such as the Lizard Lady, My Gym, Palo Alto Junior museum and more. Parents attend parent education on their workday from 11:30 to 12:30 pm while other member parents watch their children.
Sprouts/2s - 1-Day Program
The Sprouts Program is geared for children who are two years old by November 1st and meets every Tuesday from 12:00 to 2:00 pm. The Program encourages the children to learn through play and exposes them to circle and snack time, art projects and singing geared to a weekly theme. Parents work every week and rotate between working stations in the classroom. Parent education is conducted every other week during class.
