Preschool Program
Our teachers arrange the environment and implement activities which center around a child-directed, hands on approach to learning with free exploration and open discussion. We implement the "theme" approach in our teaching, in which teachers select a specific topic of study and integrate it into the various areas of the classroom. The curriculum is designed to meet the individual needs of each child's development and are based on teacher observations of the class. Each week teachers determine if changes to the environment are needed based on their observations of the children's play. Throughout the day, children are given the choice to participate in art, science, blocks, puzzles, dramatic play, literature, music, sensory, and large and small motor activities. There is a teacher directed time each morning and afternoon, which we call circle time, where the children sit together as a group and sing songs, play counting and letter games, read stories and/or have a special lesson based activity . Children also play outdoors in our large tree-shaded playground several times a day. Play activities on our playground include a natural, cedar playscape, sand and gravel box with various digging implements, ride toys, dramatic play accessories, climber, balance beam, sensory activities, balls and playhouse.
Beginning in 2026, Growing Tree will enroll children starting at 2 years old and the three classroom will shift to the age rages below:
Beginning in 2026, Growing Tree will enroll children starting at 2 years old and the three classroom will shift to the age rages below:
Redbud Classroom: 2-3 years
Hours: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Ratio: 6:1
Max Class Size: 12 children
Daily Schedule:
8:00-9:30 Drop off and outside time
9:45 Snack
10:00 Circle Time
10:45 Outside Time
11:45 Lunch
12:45 Nap Time
3:00 Snack and Free Play
(children can be picked up anytime between 3:00-6:00)
4:00 Outside Time
5:40 Snack
6:00 Close
Ratio: 6:1
Max Class Size: 12 children
Daily Schedule:
8:00-9:30 Drop off and outside time
9:45 Snack
10:00 Circle Time
10:45 Outside Time
11:45 Lunch
12:45 Nap Time
3:00 Snack and Free Play
(children can be picked up anytime between 3:00-6:00)
4:00 Outside Time
5:40 Snack
6:00 Close
Willow Classroom: 3-4 years
Hours: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Ratio: 7:1
Max Class Size: 14 children
Daily Schedule:
8:00-9:30 Drop off and outside time
9:45 Snack
10:30 Circle Time
10:45 Outside Time
11:45 Lunch
1:00 Nap/Rest Time
3:00 Snack and Free Play
(children can be picked up anytime between 3:00-6:00)
3:45 Circle Time
4:00 Outside Time
5:40 Snack
6:00 Close
Ratio: 7:1
Max Class Size: 14 children
Daily Schedule:
8:00-9:30 Drop off and outside time
9:45 Snack
10:30 Circle Time
10:45 Outside Time
11:45 Lunch
1:00 Nap/Rest Time
3:00 Snack and Free Play
(children can be picked up anytime between 3:00-6:00)
3:45 Circle Time
4:00 Outside Time
5:40 Snack
6:00 Close
Magnolia Classroom: 4-5 years
Hours: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Ratio: 9:1
Max Class Size: 18 children
Daily Schedule:
8:00-9:30 Drop off and outside time
9:15 Snack then Learning Centers and Daily Jobs
10:45 Circle Time
11:00 Outside Time
11:45 Lunch
1:00 Rest Time
2:30 Snack and Free Play
(children can be picked up anytime between 3:00-6:00)
3:45 Circle Time
4:00 Outside Time
5:40 Snack
6:00 Close
Ratio: 9:1
Max Class Size: 18 children
Daily Schedule:
8:00-9:30 Drop off and outside time
9:15 Snack then Learning Centers and Daily Jobs
10:45 Circle Time
11:00 Outside Time
11:45 Lunch
1:00 Rest Time
2:30 Snack and Free Play
(children can be picked up anytime between 3:00-6:00)
3:45 Circle Time
4:00 Outside Time
5:40 Snack
6:00 Close
