Albany, CA
Albany Preschool

"At Albany Preschool, children are treated with respect and direct their own play activities in a rich, varied environment. Professional staff and parents work together to create a child-centered program addressing the varied physical, cognitive, social, and emotional needs of the children. Each day, children experience self-directed play in a supportive and non-judgmental environment. As they explore and manipulate their world, children gain confidence in their growing abilities. This learning is enhanced through conversations with other children and caring, involved adults. The role of the teachers is to provide a learning environment that is both challenging and nurturing. As a cooperative community of learners, Albany Preschool recognizes the importance of ongoing education for its adult members. Parent education, staff development, and parent involvement facilitates this learning.
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"A typical morning schedule: 8:40 Planning meeting for participating parents
9:00 Good morning, greeting circle
9:15 Inside/outside choice of activities
11:00 Clean Up
11:15 Circle time, music, plays, movement games
11:30 Lunch
11:50 Outside play and get ready to go home
12:00 Time to go home
A typical afternoon schedule: 12:00 Children and parents arrive. Teachers greet children. For children from the Morning Program who are staying, this is a time for a half hour of stories and rest.
12:15 Lunch inside with afternoon children
12:30 Inside and outside play with blocks, music, sand, bikes, etc.
2:00 Snack is available from 2:00 to 2:45. Once a week at this time there is a cooking project. Special art activity and South Yard is open for play.
2:40 Clean up, children help
2:45 Circle time, music, movement games
3:00 3 o'clock preschoolers go home. 3-5 extended care begins.
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