Lil People Programs

From the Director:

Our Pre-K Program represents a new alternative to Preschool. This is the perfect way to get your child ready for Kindergarten and ease the transition into Kindergarten for both you and your child. This program is catered to 3 1/2 to 5 year olds. In the Junior Explorers program,our teachers understand children need an opportunity to explore new horizons while learning about the world around them. Our class schedule provides time for the children to socialize, learn how to play, and share together. This program is designed for children ages 2 1/2 to 4 years old. Summer Kindercamp stays on site and is limited to 24 campers a week. Campers will have lots of fun and make new friends! Kindercamp is designed for children ages 3-6 years old.

All teachers have experience supervising young children ages 2.5-5. All teachers are first aid and child cpr certified. All teachers understand that preschool-aged children and their parents need a secure and loving environment to learn and play confidently.

Please visit http://www.92131magazine.com/2011/01/taking-care-of-friends-family-and-preschoolers-in-scripps-ranch/ to read an article featuring our very own Preschool Director, Mrs Jane Davis

Our mission is to provide quality preschool programs and camps, which foster early childhood development and continually respect the community’s everchanging needs and interests.Maintain excellent youth programs at all times. Both an educational and enjoyable environment for young children. To be consistent with the highest professional standards of organized youth programs set forth by the City of San Diego Park and Recreation
Department. We will never compromise our integrity and will respect City park facilities and their associates at all times. We strive to be the preschool program and camp provider of choice, by providing enriching and entertaining programs to the community.

The day is very structured with time slots for circle time, music and movement, show and share time, art projects/enrichment activities, free activity time, lunch/playground, inside/outside games, and storytime. please contact director for a more detailed schedule. You may also request a parent packet and flyer through mail or email. A sample schedule is included in the parent packet. You may also schedule a class visit so you can meet the teachers, tour the facility and its surrounding, personally ask questions, observe the class. You also have the option to have your child come in for a trial day for he/she can come see and experience the class him/herself. Please email Miss Jane for a sample daily schedule.

There is open communication between parents and teachers. Parents are welcome to speak with teacher before and after class. Through email, phone calls, text messaging, and handwritten notes teachers AND parents are able to communicate reminders, share questions and concerns, and inform of changes at home or in the classroom. Parents may also schedule afterschool conferences with the teachers for student evaluation and/or share concerns.

It is not unusual for a child to become teary when separating from a parent in an unfamiliar situation. We are aware that this is a new environment with new faces. We understand that a child is bound to feel a little uneasy. You can be encouraging with your smile, eyes and body language. If a child senses any type of apprehension on your part, this enhances their own feeling of uncertainty. In order to make this momentous transition easier on everyone, we encourage you to comfort your child by staying with him/her for only a few minutes then turning over the situation to the teacher. The longer you stay, the more difficult it is for the teacher to comfort the child and gain control of the anxiety.