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

For the love of endless possibilities
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: