Overview

We often hear about the "terrible twos", Maybe two-year-olds got that reputation because they get around very fast and insist on doing things their own way. They get upset easily and do not want to change their minds once they start to do something. Our program focuses on developing socialization skills, it is designed to meet the developmental and academic needs of this age group.

The program includes group time, story time, outdoor play, meals and snacks , naps, and most especially, lots of playtime.

Additional Information

Blending Montessori, Reggio, STEM Education, and creative learning, Grandma's Preschool nurtures and educates toddlers and preschoolers, offering personalized learning plans that target specific developmental areas. Our program emphasizes the importance of play, nature, and hands-on learning materials.

At Grandma's Daycare and Preschool we integrate language-based preschool classrooms, which includes developing children as well as children with disabilities. Our program is based on a developmentally appropriate, child-centered approach that values individuality, social interaction, and experimental learning. We offer a year-round learning program for Infants to Pre-K with a highly trained, caring staff. We believe Parent interaction is important for a child's development, parents are encouraged to participate in activities that are planned to reinforce communication and social skills. The personal, social, and behavioral competence of young children is a strong predictor of academic performance in the early grades and contributes to the development of executive functions.

Grandma's Daycare & Preschool philosophy is based on the belief that children learn best in an early childhood program that provides developmentally appropriate educational experiences in an integrated setting. Our early childhood program is designed to provide a stimulating learning environment that supports the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of every child.

Our Daily Routine

Morning

• Arrival & Breakfast

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Children play quietly and eat breakfast. As they finish their meal, they can play however they choose at our learning centers until most children have arrived and are finished eating.

• Morning Meeting

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM The real start to our day begins when we come together as a group to welcome each other and talk briefly about the day's planned events. We will also do things like read a book out loud or sing a song!

• Center Activities

10:05 AM - 10:45 AM Activity centers are an important part of our classrooms and usually involve small-group activities. Your child will do things like play with blocks, experiment with creative arts, engage in dramatic play, read, do age-appropriate math or science activities, or write.

• Morning Snack

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM They'll have a healthy snack.

• Outdoor Play

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM It's time to go outside! Outdoor time can also be part of our daily themed activity.

• Lunch

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM Time to wash our hands, help set tables, and get ready to eat lunch!

• Get Ready for Rest Time

1:00 PM - 1:15 PM We all help clean up from lunch and get ready to rest.

• Rest Time

1:15 PM - 2:45 PM Ssshh … it's quiet time. Many children will nap, but as they wake up (or if they never quite get to sleep), they can select different quiet activities, such as looking at books or drawing.

Afternoon

• Transition to Afternoon Activities

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM We all help clean up and get ready for P.M. activities

• Afternoon Snack

3:00 PM - 3:15 PM They'll have a healthy snack.

• Center Activities

3:15 PM - 4:00 PM Kids come back to activity centers to play and explore on their own and also do a theme-related activity led by a teacher.

• Outdoor Play

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Every afternoon, we gather as a group to talk about the day's events as well as any special events planned for the following day. Other activities could include a read-aloud or a song. It's time to go outside! They might play on their own or participate in a group activity.

• Activity Centers & Pick-up

5:00 PM - CLOSE It's time for pick-up! After a busy day together, children are given the space and time to explore and play in the learning centers independently.

Nutrition

Meals & Snacks

Every day, children sit down for a meal, where they eat healthy fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains—never juice or fried foods.