Preschool Program

Fox Class - Preschool 1

This class is for those who are actively potty-training and are able to let the teacher know when they need to use the restroom. This is a transition class where the children entering are typically in their twos but turn three during the school year. The curriculum is enhanced with developmentally appropriate activities that keep all engaged and excited about learning new things.

Wolf Pack Class - Preschool 2

Wolf Pack children are three years old and potty trained. Activities are developmentally appropriate for these students. The emphasis is on fine motor and social emotional skills. They are beginning to use a pencil and have activities that strengthen those fine motor skills.

Leopards - Preschool 3

All children entering this class are three years old and potty trained. They will work on developmentally appropriate concepts and fundamentals. They also start more challenging activities such as name recognition, reciting the alphabet, letter writing and identification. Social emotional learning is also important as children this age are moving from a parallel play stage of development into interacting more with their peers.

All of these classes have a naptime from 12:30pm-2:00pm

Ratio

Enrollment is limited in order to maintain a low pupil-teacher ratio. (Our pupil-teacher ratios are at or below state requirements in order to ensure a quality educational program.)

Preschool ~ 12:1

Curriculum

Our foundation is a research backed curriculum called Learn Everyday which provides developmentally appropriate concepts that are enhanced with supplemental activities and projects.

Our program will provide a wide variety of learning experiences for children, which will enrich their social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and physical development in a warm Christian atmosphere. Our program focuses on developing the “whole” child. Each child is a unique creation of God, and our programs are designed to meet varied interests and developmental needs. Our teaching methods are based on developmentally appropriate philosophies and a belief that children learn best through “hands-on” experiences as well as through play. Our program will provide children with an excellent means to create, explore, and discover the world around them in their own special way.

Preschool | 3 Years - 4 Years | Serving Carson Valley, NV

  • Christian Values

  • Bible Stories, Prayers, Chapel and Songs

  • Individualized Learning

  • Language Skills

  • Math Skills

  • Science

Our curriculum includes, and is not limited to the following:

  • Social Skills

  • Creative Arts

  • Physical Play

  • Letter Recognition and Reading Skills

  • Dramatic Play

  • Free Choice Activities

 FAQs

  • Supplies are provided by each family:

    Diapers/Pull-ups/Swim diapers (in summer)

    Blanket and/or pillow for nap time

    Cuddly/Favorite animal for nap time

    Extra Clothes

    Wipes

    Rash Ointment

    Backpack

    Lunchbox

  • Snacks: Parents are responsible for packing an AM and PM snack for their child.

    Lunch: Parents must pack a lunch for their child. On Wednesdays, the Advanced Toddlers may purchase a fundraiser lunch in the morning. Please view our CALENDER to see what is being served each Wednesday.

    Food Safety: We follow safety guidelines on storing, heating and serving all food.

    *Milk at the school is served at snack and lunch free of charge under a USDA Special Milk Program grant administered by the Nevada Dept of Education – Office of Child Nutrition and School Health.

    *In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6372 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

  • Everyday we will fill out and send home a daily news report. This will include:

    Date

    Diaper Changes/Potty Time

    Nap Time

    Needed Supplies

    Special Notes from the Teachers

    Eating habits

  • We will provide each child with a mat and sheet that will be laundered once a week or as needed during the week due to accidents. We will give them their blanket/pillow/nap cuddly and rub their back, if needed. We play soft soothing music to help them rest. This is an important part of the day as well. Important brain development goes on during this quiet rest time. LABEL – LABEL – LABEL all items please!

  • Toddlers love to explore and express their curiosity with the world around them. When toddlers are uncooperative, even defiant they need adults who are gentle and firm to enforce reasonable limits, but also understand the difficulty that toddlers are having. The following are characteristics of a toddler: They are egocentric – they believe that they are the center of the world. They have a lack of understanding and a lack of self-control. Toddlers often have good intentions, but bad implementation. It is important for us to show encouragement and appreciation of the good intention. Discipline with toddlers is a matter of planning, setting clear limits and expectations, redirection and logical consequences done in a loving and caring manner.

  • Our Toddler Playground is separated from the preschool playground, with age-appropriate outdoor play toys including a sandbox, slides and other various items. Safety and security are very important to us, which is why all of our playgrounds are blocked by a 5 foot tall wall and are not visible from the street. As with preschool outdoor play, Toddler outdoor play is always supervised by a staff member.Item description

  • 6:45am ~ T.L.C. Opens

    6:45am – 8:00am ~ Morning Activities (open centers in the big room)

    7:00am – 8:00am ~ Breakfast Cereal Available (.50)

    8:20am ~ School Kids – GES bus stop in front of Center

    8:30am ~ School Kids – Van Drop-off MES

    8:00am – 9:00am ~ Outside Fun or Inside Free Centers (depending on weather)

    9:00am ~ Preschool/Kindergarten Begins

    9:00am – 9:20am ~ Bathroom break/AM Snack

    9:40am – 10:00am ~ Jesus Time/Circle Time (3 yrs)

    9:40am – 10:00am ~ All School Chapel on Wednesdays

    9:30am – 11:00am ~ Preschool Instruction

    10:40am – 11:00am ~ Jesus Time/Circle Time (4 yrs)

    11:00am – 11:30am ~ Outside Playground Fun

    11:30am – 12:00pm ~ Pre-K lunch

    12:00pm – 12:30pm ~ 3’s lunch/Pre-K outside

    12:30pm ~ Half Day Program Ends

    12:30pm – 2:00pm ~ Bathroom break/Quiet/Rest Time

    2:00pm – 2:10pm ~ Quiet Reading and early nap risers

    2:10pm – 2:30pm ~ Bathroom break/PM Snack (snacks provided by parents)

    2:30pm – 4:30pm ~ Outside Play/Special Program as Scheduled

    (Gym, P.E., Music, Library, Sign Language/Bells/etc.)

    3:00pm ~ School Kids – Van Pick Up MES

    3:30pm ~ School Kids – Drop Off from GES front bus stop

    3:30pm – 4:00pm ~ After-School Snack & Jesus Time/Wednesdays Chapel

    4:30pm- 5:45pm ~ Outside/Inside Center Play (homework/crafts/activities)

    5:45pm – 6:00pm ~ Clean-Up/Story/Music

    6:00pm ~ Center Closes