CDP 3 Year Old Preschool and 4 Year Old Pre Kindergarten

Children must be 3 years old by September 1 and must be potty trained. Classes are available from 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Classes are available from 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Monday/Wednesday/Friday; Tuesday;Thursday, or Tuesday/Thursday/Friday. Extended care is available 1:00–2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

The three-year-old program is based on learning through play. Our goal is to introduce concepts and learn by experience. The curriculum offers hands-on learning experiences that promote the cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and creative development of each student.

We promote independence by working on self-help tasks through out the day.
Each day the children are given many opportunities to engage in fine and gross motor activities. By doing this, we support both the development of these skills and the growth of the brain.
Color, number, and shape recognition are reinforced through thematic learning activities that are age appropriate and child directed.
We approach science with many hands-on experiences such as cooking, sensory tables, exploring plant life, and collecting insects.
The centers in the three-year-old classrooms include the following: math, writing, reading, art, dramatic play, housekeeping, emotions, listening, block building, manipulative, and science. Children are encouraged to work in these centers cooperatively with other children in the class.

Four-Year-Old Pre-School

Children must be 4 years old by September 1. Classes are available 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Monday/Wednesday/Friday or Monday through Thursday. Extended care is available 1:00–2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

The four-year-old curriculum continues to build upon prior knowledge of the three-year old preschool program. Active learning is encouraged through many hands-on experiences. The four-year-old curriculum is literature based and thematic in nature.

Monthly themes incorporate and integrate language, literature, mathematics, and science while focusing on the development of phonemic awareness and emerging literacy.
The program provides a variety of developmentally appropriate activities, experiences, and materials to engage children in active and meaningful learning.
The curriculum encourages curiosity, develops a love of learning, fosters positive self-identity and sense of emotional well-being, develops social skills, and encourages children to think, reason, question, and experiment.
Language and literacy development are included in the units through learning centers and small group activities.
Physical skills are developed and sound health, safety, and nutritional practices are encouraged.
The children are offered many ways to create and appreciate art, and to respect cultural diversity.