These parent and child classes introduce a fun and interactive way to learn through play-based activities all with the trusted adult by their side.
10-week Sessions are offered in both the fall and winter semesters.
Child must be 1 by September 1, 2023. No waivers or exceptions.
Each session will include:
The classroom teacher will facilitate giving the parent the lead in “teaching” their child through content geared for a 1–2-year old’s developmental level. Ratios are 1 lead teacher with 12 students per class.
In-House Registration opens on April 25, 2023
Open Registration opens on April 26, 2023
Visit our registration page for details on how and when you can enroll in this program.
In-House Registration TBD in December 2023
Open Registration TBD in December 2023
These parent and child classes introduce a fun and interactive way to learn through play-based activities all with the trusted adult by their side.
10-week Sessions are offered in both the fall and winter semesters.
Child must be 2 by September 1, 2023. No waivers or exceptions.
Each session will include:
Activities for this class are setup in centers so that the children are learning the preschool routine that our traditional Threes, Fours and Young Fives classrooms provide. The teacher will facilitate the class, giving the parent the lead in “teaching” their child through content geared for a 2–3-year old’s developmental level. Your child will be encouraged to participate in circle time and centers to ready them for independence in our three-year-old program. Ratios are 1 lead and 1 assistant teacher with 16 students per class.
In-House Registration opens on April 25, 2023
Open Registration opens on April 26, 2023
Visit our registration page for details on how and when you can enroll in this program.
In-House Registration TBD in December 2023
Open Registration TBD in December 2023
The Three Year Old program is a safe, fun and friendly introduction to the school environment. We take the first steps to develop lifelong learners by encouraging creativity, fostering positive relationships with peers and teachers and practicing routines and skills needed for school!
Our play-based instruction includes colors, shapes, counting, patterning, using writing tools and scissors, drawing, cooperation, sharing and more. We offer engaging sensory experiences – we are not afraid to get messy! Students learn to love school and love learning.
All classes include choice time (art, dramatic play, etc.), circle time, gross motor development and snack time.
Ratios are 1 lead and 1 assistant teacher with 16 students per class.
Tuesday/Thursday 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Tuesday/Thursday 12:30-3:00 p.m.
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 12:30-3:00 p.m.
Ward Preschool’s Four Year Old program creates a caring community of learners in a safe environment that offers learning through play and exploration. Children will learn through a variety of play-based activities during choice time in areas of physical, social/emotional, and cognitive development.
Each month a new theme is presented which includes the letter of the week, enhanced with the ‘Handwriting Without Tears’ and ‘Frog Street’ programs. Our program includes hands on exploration of multisensory teaching tools, singing, journaling, and science experiments.
Ratios are 1 lead and 1 assistant teacher with 18 students per class.
Child must be 4 by September 1, 2023. No waivers or exceptions.
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 12:30-3:00 p.m.
Includes:
Tuesday/Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Monday/Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 pm. + Friday 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Includes:
Our Young Fives program is specifically designed to encourage and enhance the development of five-year olds and meet their unique needs. One element of the program that helps us meet the individual level and needs of each child is small group time. Small group time allows teachers to assist with and extend concepts on a more individualized basis where they more closely focus on these four objectives:
PHYSICAL
LANGUAGE & LITERACY
COGNITIVE
SPIRITUAL / SOCIAL / EMOTIONAL
Ratios are 1 lead and 2 assistant teachers with up to 24 students per class.
Child must be 5 by September 1, 2023. No waivers or exceptions.
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Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 9:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.