Classes

(Ratio 2 teachers to 8-10 students)

In this age group, we offer plenty of room to move and explore. Our Toddler teachers offer nurturing guidance to develop physical as well as social and emotional skills. This program provides:

• A warm, secure environment that supports bonding, routine, and consistency
• Sensory-rich play to stimulate curiosity and early brain development
• Language development through songs, simple books, and teacher modeling
• Support for early communication: gestures, babbling, and first words
• Gross motor activities like crawling, cruising, and walking
• Fine motor play (stacking, grasping, manipulating soft objects)
• Opportunities for imitation and parallel play with peers
• Consistent routines that build a sense of safety and predictability
• Gentle encouragement of self-help skills (drinking from a cup, feeding with hands or utensils)
• Teacher-led interactions that nurture emotional regulation and secure attachment

Example Toddlers Class Schedule

8:25 - 8:45 Arrival & Free Play
8:45 - 9:10 Soft Play in Fellowship Hall
9:10 - 9:30 Wash Hands & Snack Time
9:30 - 10:00 Playground Time / Walk
10:00 - 10:30 Wash Hands / Diaper Change
10:30 - 11:00 Bible Stories & Circle Time
11:00 - 11:45 Wash Hands & Lunch Time
11:45 - 12:00 Diaper Change
12:00 - 2:00 Nap Time
2:00 - 2:20 Diaper Change & Free Play
2:20 - 2:30 Dismissal

(Ratio 2 teachers to 10-14 students)

For 2-year-olds, the possibilities are endless! For active, energetic 2-year-olds. Channeling that enthusiasm into opportunities for growing, learning, building independence, and achieving success are some of the key traits of this program. They also learn to work with others, follow directions, self-regulate, follow routines, and develop self-help skills to become independent learners. This program offers:

• A nurturing, safe environment that supports growing independence
• Focus on social-emotional development through parallel play and group interaction
• Language-building activities like singing, reading, and simple conversations
• Sensory play to encourage exploration and early cognitive development
• Introduction to basic routines (circle time, transitions, mealtime, cleanup)
• Opportunities to develop fine motor skills (stacking blocks, finger painting, playdough)
• Gross motor activities such as dancing, and outdoor play
• Gentle support for early self-help skills like handwashing and self-feeding
• Modeling and encouragement of emotional expression and basic communication
• Play-based learning that fosters curiosity, imagination, and confidence
• Weekly chapel time introducing simple faith concepts through songs and stories
• Specials such as music, movement, and library to enrich daily experiences

Example Young Animals Class Schedule

8:30 - 9:00 Centers & Art
9:00 - 9:10 Specials (Music, Dance, Library)
9:15 - 9:45 Playground
9:50 - 10:00 Chapel
10:00 - 10:25 Diapers & Wash Hands
10:25 - 10:40 Playground
10:40 - 10:50 Wash Hands
10:50 - 11:00 Circle Time
11:00 - 11:30 Lunch
11:30 - 1:30 Naptime
1:30 - 1:50 Snack
1:50 - 2:10 Diapers & Wash Hands
2:10 - 2:30 Free Play & Dismissal

(Ratio 2 teachers to 14-15 students)

(Must be potty trained) Jr. Pre-K is an important part of the journey to elementary school. In this age group we provide:

• A structured yet flexible environment that fosters independence and confidence
• Emphasis on cooperative play, friendship-building, and problem-solving
• Language development through storytelling, songs, and group conversations
• Introduction to early literacy and numeracy concepts (letters, shapes, colors, counting)
• Creative expression through art, dramatic play, and music
• Development of fine motor skills (cutting, drawing, manipulating small objects)
• Continued gross motor growth with activities like running, jumping, and climbing
• Strengthening of self-help skills such as dressing, toileting, and cleaning up
• Daily routines that build a sense of responsibility and predictability
• Encouragement of curiosity and critical thinking through guided exploration and play
• Chapel time introducing simple faith concepts through songs and stories
• Specials such as music, movement, and library to enrich daily experiences

Example Jr. Pre-K Schedule

8:30 – 8:50 Arrival/Small Centers
8:50 – 9:00 Restrooms/Wash Hands
9:00 – 9:30 Playground
9:30 – 9:40 Restrooms/Wash Hands
9:40 – 9:55 Chapel
9:55 – 10:05 Snack
10:05 – 10:50 Centers/Learning Activities
10:50 – 11:00 Restrooms/Wash Hands
11:00 – 11:20 Specials (M Outdoor Learning, T & F Music, W Movement, Th Library)
11:20 – 11:45 Circle Time/Science/Small Centers
11:45 – 12:00 Small Playground
12:00 – 12:10 Wash Hands
12:10 – 12:45 Lunch
12:45 – 12:55 Restrooms/Wash Hands
12:55 – 2:00 Rest Time
2:00 – 2:30 Story/Puzzles/Dismissal

(Ratio 2 teachers to 16 students)

(Must be potty trained) Our Pre-K classroom is designed to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond, balancing structured learning with plenty of play and exploration. Children gain the academic, social, and emotional skills they need to enter school with confidence.

• A structured yet playful environment that prepares children for kindergarten success
• Pre-literacy skills through letter recognition, rhyming, storytelling, and early writing
• Math readiness activities including counting, number sense, shapes, and patterns
• Hands-on science and discovery activities that spark curiosity and problem-solving
• Opportunities to practice independence with self-help and classroom routines
• Social-emotional learning: sharing, cooperation, turn-taking, and conflict resolution
• Creative expression through art, music, movement, and dramatic play
• Outdoor play that supports physical development, coordination, and teamwork
• Daily chapel time that fosters faith, character, and values in age-appropriate ways
• Specials including music, movement, and library to enrich learning and creativity
• Language-rich experiences that build vocabulary, communication, and confidence
• Teacher-guided projects and group learning to encourage focus and collaboration
• Our goal is to nurture a love for learning while equipping each child with the foundational skills, independence, and confidence to thrive in kindergarten.

We offer both traditional Pre-K as well as a dual language Pre-K class. Dual Language Pre-K

In addition to the traditional English instruction using Frog Street Press and other curriculum, students are also introduced to the Spanish language through music, books, and focused teaching time in Spanish only. The average daily goal is to teach 75% in English, 25% in Spanish. We highly encourage the dual language students to enroll for at least 4 days to help with their preparation for kindergarten.

Example Pre K Schedule

8:30 - 9:15 Arrival/Free Play/Art
9:15 - 9:35 Chapel (Tues. and Wed. in Sanctuary)
9:35 – 10:05 Playground [Inclement Weather Days: Gym@11:45 – 12:15]
10:05 – 10:15 Bathroom/Wash Hands
10:15 – 10:25 Snack
10:25 – 10:40 Circle Time
10:40 – 11:10 Centers/Brainwork/Art
11:10 – 11:20 Bathroom/Wash Hands
11:20 – 11:40 Specials [T and F Music, W Movement]
11:20 – 11:50 Specials [M Outdoor Learning, Th Library]
11:50 – 12:05 Playground
12:05 – 12:20  Garden
12:20 – 12:30 Bathroom/Wash Hands
12:30 – 1:05 Lunch
1:05 – 1:15 Spanish Circle Time
1:15 – 2:05 Rest Time
2:05 – 2:20 Bathroom and Pack Up for Home
2:20 – 2:30 Dismissal

Chapel - Children in our older two-year-olds through Pre-K classes attend chapel in the morning to hear a Bible story and sing praise and worship songs. Children also learn a new Bible verse each month. Younger classes read the Bible stories in their classrooms.

Music – Younger twos and up have weekly music. Jr Pre K and Pre K classes have music twice a week and prepare a Christmas Program and Spring Program for families to attend.

Dance and Movement – Younger twos and up have weekly dance and movement

Library – Younger twos and up have weekly Library time.