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Early Preschool Program

Essential Preschool Preparation

2.5 – 3 years old

At The Children’s Courtyard, we know that children who are 30 to 42 months old could sometimes benefit from some additional learning before Preschool. Early Preschool is a program that meets their needs, encouraging them to build self-help skills and more.

  • Exclusive indicator-based curriculum
  • Opportunities to gain independence
  • Collaborative learning experiences

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Early Preschool Classroom

Early Preschool Classroom Learning Centers

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Whether your child prefers to quietly focus on a project or engage with a group of peers, our Early Preschool Program and Learn as We Grow curriculum provide plenty of opportunities for young students to think big! The classroom is designed to be fun and engaging as teachers help them understand new concepts using hands-on materials that cultivate curiosity and wonder.

Early Preschool Classroom

Communication Center

Learning to speak and write clearly happens with small, consistent effort. Early preschoolers love to practice their understanding as they explore stories, letters, and characters within the Communication Center. Academic foundations are growing!

Early Preschool Classroom

Creation Center

Embrace your inner artist. Early preschoolers are starting to form impressive works of art. The Creation Center is the perfect zone for creating, painting, drawing, and more. They’ll have access to papers, 3D crafting materials, foam, yarn, glue, and lots of ideas. 

Early Preschool Classroom

Discovery Center

The Discovery Center invites early preschoolers to investigate the relationships between ideas and ways to solve problems by trying it firsthand. There’s no better way to learn! This classroom zone puts early math and science skills to the test in real time.

Early Preschool Classroom

Imagination Center

The bigger the idea, the better! The Imagination Center is stocked with materials that inspire pretend play among early preschoolers—whether solo or with a group. Create a play, perform vet care on a stuffed bunny, or share your best dance moves. 

Early Preschool Classroom

Invention Center

Every child comes to the classroom with a natural scientific approach to problem-solving. Your early preschooler will use a variety of materials, including pipe cleaners, toy tools, and blocks, to experiment within the Invention Center. Have an idea? Try it! 

Early Preschool Classroom

Investigation Center

Unique to our older students, this zone takes learning and comprehension to the next level. Your early preschooler will use their senses, ask questions, experiment, and find solutions in the Investigation Center. Check out the sensory bin! It’s always changing.

Early Preschool Classroom

Reflection Center

Need a minute? We understand! Early preschoolers can process their experiences by relaxing in the Reflection Center. Cozy materials, sensory toys, and books about kindness help them to self-soothe, shift gears, and learn important social-emotional tools.

Early Preschool Learning Domains

As the 30- to 36-month-old children in our Early Preschool program prepare to take the next big step into Preschool, their forward progress in reaching developmental milestones is tracked in these areas:

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    Approaches to Learning and Play

    Focuses on children actively exploring and learning about their surroundings.

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    Language, Literacy, and Communication

    Focuses on how children develop skills to express themselves and comprehend language.

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    Physical Development and Health

    Focuses on moving with more purpose in mind to explore objects and spaces.

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    Social and Emotional Development

    Focuses on building relationships with adults and children.

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    Mathematics

    Focuses on how children develop foundational skills in number sense, measurement, and spatial reasoning.

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    Nature and Science

    Focuses on how young children engage with the world through scientific inquiry and exploration.

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    Engineering and Technology

    Focuses on how young children learn to build and create using simple tools and materials to solve problems.

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    Social Studies

    Focuses on how children develop an understanding of themselves, their community, and the world around them.

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    Creative Arts and Expression

    Focuses on how children engage in imaginative play and artistic exploration.

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    Early Preschool Program FAQs

    Enrollment in our Early Preschool program is available year-round, with flexible start dates based on your family’s schedule and classroom availability at your selected school.

    Early Preschool children begin the day with a Morning Meeting where teachers and classmates connect and plan classroom activities together. Much of the morning is spent exploring learning centers with hands-on experiences that support all areas of development, along with small group activities that build social skills and allow teachers to personalize learning. The schedule also includes outdoor play for physical activity, a healthy lunch, and a rest period. In the afternoon, children enjoy a nutritious snack followed by additional small group learning and indoor and outdoor play experiences.

    Our Early Preschool curriculum encourages curiosity and exploration by helping children ask questions and discover how the world around them works. Through guided inquiry and purposeful classroom routines, children build independence, self-regulation skills, and early learning habits that support a smooth transition into preschool and future classroom experiences.

    Please send at least one complete change of clothing with your child each day in case of spills or accidents during play and learning activities. We also recommend packing a sweater or jacket for changing indoor and outdoor temperatures. Label all clothing and personal items with your child’s first and last name to help keep belongings organized.

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