CP Kids Preschool

From the Director:

Hands-on, active learning is the overarching theme of our preschool program. In a developmentally appropriate manner, we address the following topics as a part of our yearly curriculum: Literacy development, phonemic awareness, alphabet, and reading readiness, counting, number sense, and early math concepts, hands-on science explorations, social studies, exploration of our neighborhood, art, music, movement, and physical education, social development, being a friend, teamwork, and building community. Weekly and monthly themes flow through the curriculum, giving a context for learning and making it meaningful. Most importantly, we have a living curriculum, one which changes in response to the unique interests, needs and strengths of the children.

Our learning environment is carefully planned to offer children multiple opportunities to learn physically, emotionally and intellectually. Children ages 2.9 through 5 years old benefit from a developmental curriculum, experienced teachers, and a dynamic, activity-based classroom environment. The teachers at CP Kids believe that learning should be fun, and also believe in providing a loving environment where children of all ages and backgrounds can ask questions, explore, investigate, and most importantly, feel great about themselves. We believe children learn best through active participation with their environment and that the teachers' job is to guide children's learning. Classrooms are filled with age-appropriate play and educational equipment, and are divided into areas of interest, including manipulatives, block building, reading, music, sensory and art & crafts. Children are supported as they learn to be independent, to be a friend, to share, and to express themselves in a safe environment.

The following is an example of a typical preschool day: 9:00am - 9:30am Arrival and Free Play 9:30am - 10:00am Circle, Music, Movement, Lesson 10:00am - 10:15am Snack and Bathroom* 10:15am - 11:15am Choice time: Blocks, Art/Craft, Dramatic Play, Sensory Play, etc. 11:30am - 12:30pm Outdoor play or PE class 12:30pm - 1:00pm Lunch 1:00pm - 2:00pm Story and Rest Time 2:00pm - 2:30pm Closing Circle 3:00pm Goodbyes and Pick-up