Classrooms and Schedules
Program Schedule
MONDAY-FRIDAY CLASSES
Morning Class
9:00-12:30 PM (Bring packed lunch)
Full Day Class
9:00-3:00 PM (Bring packed lunch)
*Children must be fully potty-trained to attend morning and full day classes.
3 Year Old and Young 3 Year Old Classes
2, 3 or 5 Day Morning Program (Afternoons Optional)
*Must be 3 Years Old by Dec 30 for Young 3s Class and potty-trained
This classroom is tailored to meet the developmental needs of toddlers who are just beginning to explore the world around them. The environment is designed to be safe, stimulating, and nurturing, with age-appropriate toys, materials, and activities. This classroom includes areas for sensory exploration, gross motor play, fine motor activities, and imaginative play. Teachers focus on fostering independence, language development, social skills, and basic concepts like colors, shapes, and numbers through interactive experiences and hands-on learning. Routine and consistency are important in this setting to provide a sense of security and help toddlers navigate their day.
Young 4 Year Old Class
5 Day Morning Program (Afternoons Optional)
In our Young 4 year old classroom, we foster a secure, engaging, and caring space tailored to the unique needs of young learners . They include age-appropriate toys, books, and activities that promote learning through play. The rooms have specific areas for different types of play, such as a reading corner, a block area, and a sensory table. Teachers focus on developing social skills, language development, fine and gross motor skills, and early academic concepts through hands-on experiences and structured activities. They also encourage independence and self-help skills to prepare children for future learning and growth.
4/5 Year Old and 5 Year Old Classes
4/5 Year Old Class is 5 Day Morning Program (Afternoons Optional)
5 Year Old Class is 5 Full Day Program
Our 4/5 and 5 year-old classrooms build upon the foundations laid in earlier years. They are designed to foster academic readiness while still emphasizing play-based learning. The rooms include various learning centers, such as literacy, math, science, art, and dramatic play areas. Teachers incorporate structured activities to develop early reading, writing, and math skills, as well as social-emotional skills like cooperation and empathy. There's a balance between teacher-directed instruction and child-initiated exploration, encouraging curiosity and independence. The curriculum also includes activities to promote physical development, creativity, and critical thinking.
During The Week
Chapel Time (Weekly)
Children's chapel is a dedicated time for students to engage with stories from the Bible in an age-appropriate and interactive manner. It aims to introduce them to key biblical lessons through story-telling, activities and discussions tailored to nurture their spiritual development and understanding of faith in God.
Music Class (Weekly)
Music class is a fun and interactive time where children explore music through singing, dancing and playing instruments, and engaging in rhythmic activities. It fosters creativity and early musical development in a playful environment.
Playground (Daily)
Our preschool playground is an outdoor enclosed space designed specifically for young children to explore, play and engage in physical activities. It features slides, rock climbing walls, a grocery market and water tables to provide opportunities for social interaction, imaginative play, and the development of gross motor skills in a safe and supervised environment.
Walking Field Trips
Chagrin Falls Library, Riverside Park and the Chagrin Falls Popcorn Shop are a few places our preschool students will go and explore on walking field trips throughout the year. Led by teachers and parent volunteers, these trips provide opportunities for hands-on learning, sensory exploration and community engagement to foster a deeper connection to the world around them.
After School Enrichment Programs
After school enrichment programs offer additional learning opportunities for young children beyond their preschool classroom. These programs focus on various areas such as arts, math, gymnastics/sports, and science. They provide a fun and engaging environment for children to explore new interests and socialize with peers in a supportive setting.