Our curriculum is play-based and includes:

 

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art, language arts, literature, music, learning games, math and science activities, and much more throughout the year.

Parents have described our programs as warm and nurturing.

 

 
  Students also attend weekly  chapel services lead by our pre-school chaplain, The Rev. Peter Floyd. In chapel, children take turns acting as acolytes and prayer leaders, hear the stories of the bible, and are able to offer their concerns and suggestions for prayer.

 

     
 

Teachers strive to develop and strengthen socialization skills, self-esteem, self-confidence, an age-appropriate sense of responsibility and independence, and a fondness for school.

Teacher/student ratio:


1 to 5 in the Twos’ Program
1 to 6 in the Threes’ Program
1 to 7 in the Fours’ Program
 

Our class size is limited as well:


16 in the Twos’ Program
18 in the Threes’ Program
20 in the Fours’ Program

 

 

     
 

Our curriculum is enhanced by our Enrichment Program.

 

Enrichment Programs include events such as a yearly visit from Mother Goose, Dave Herzog’s Marionette Show, “Bringing Literature to Life” mimes, juggling, storytelling, a visit from the Hinsdale Library, and much more.


Children also attend weekly music classes. The benefit children receive from music helps to enhance learning skills, especially language development, vocabulary, listening skills, and language acquisition.


Each class also attends a health and safety program presented by the Robert Crown Center for Health Education, along with a visit to the fire station each fall.
 

Our Four years olds also visit Fullersburg Woods in the spring.

 

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Snack Time:
Snack is provided for children and, on a weekly basis, includes a healthy fruit or vegetable snack.


Special events throughout the year include:
A Halloween Celebration and parade, our Christmas Sing, Mother’s Day Celebrations, Dad’s Day, and an end of the year school picnic.

 

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