Preschoolers (3 – 5 years) are becoming more autonomous as they improve their fine and gross motor skills daily with a little help from our staff. Being able to put on and take off their own jacket, feeding themselves without many spills, and using the bathroom are all part of becoming independent from adults.

Play is a very important part of a Preschoolers day because it offers each child an excellent opportunity for language development. Using their imagination to transform an appliance box into the space shuttle or turn the room into a rain forest are methods we love to use. Participating in dramatic play, playing with a group or even enjoying a quiet moment in a cozy corner all contribute to a child’s growth.

During their preschool years, children will learn that letters have meaning and that reading is a fun activity. We introduce our students to phonics by playing games and singing songs about the alphabet. Math is taught using the calendar, playing games, singing songs and opening up a “farmer’s market.”

• 3 year olds will be introduced to the alphabet via songs,
  letter recognition and art projects
• 4 year olds will be introduced to writing only upper case letters,
  recognizing these letters in their own names and other print rich material
• Pre-K will begin to write lower case letters while continuing to use
  upper case letters as a review

Each child will acquire their development skills (fine motor, gross motor, language, cognitive, self-help and social) at their own pace. Our staff is trained to assist your child in every stage of development. If you ever have any questions, please feel free to ask us.

What a Pre-schooler Needs To Bring To Our Facility the First Day:
Change of clothing (season appropriate), crib sheet for cots, small blanket, fever reducer/pain reliever and sunscreen. Summer months may require a bathing suit, water shoes, hat and towel for water play. Winter months may require snow suit, boots, hat and gloves for playing in the snow. (Please make sure that all items brought to our facility are labeled. We are not responsible for lost or missing items. Thank you.)

Class size, ages of children and teacher/child ratios are in accordance with the rules and regulations of DCYF and the Rhode Island Department of Education.

For 3 Year Olds, who must be 3 by September 1st and fully potty trained, there is one teacher for every nine children.
 
For 4 Year Olds, who must be 4 by September 1st, there is one
teacher for every ten children.
 
For Pre-Kindergartners, who must be 4 ½ years by September 1st, there is one teacher
for every ten children