Programs & Curriculums
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Reading/Writing
Built upon abundant literacy research, and designed to make excellent instruction and differentiation easier.
Math/Science
Integrating math and science concepts in everyday activities enhances cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
Art
Young children are natural artists and art projects can spark young imaginations and help children to express themselves.
Critical Thinking
We focus on teaching strategies for promoting skills in preschoolers in three areas: problem solving, prediction, and cause-and-effect relationships.
Young 3’s – Pre-K
A Better Choice Childcare has chosen an engaging curriculum that stimulates the mind and body of every child. Our center uses the Creative Curriculum for toddlers and preschoolers. This popular curriculum helps teachers understand developmentally appropriate practice and how to create daily routines and meaningful experiences that respond to children’s strengths, interests, and needs. Our program will lay the foundation for early learning and allow the children to well prepare for Kindergarten and beyond. The structure of our program includes:
• Language Development
• Phonemic Awareness
• Reading Readiness
• Pre-Writing and Writing
• Bi-Weekly Spanish Lessons led by Castaños Teachers
• Gross Motor Skills
• Fine Motor Skills
• Social Interactions
• Emotional Development
• Cooperative Learning
• Exploratory Learning
• Fitness Program
• Nutritious Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and PM Snack)
• Aftercare Tutoring Available (Math, Reading, and etc.)
Daily Schedule
6:00 – 6:30 a.m. | Arrival / Health Check / Restrooms / Breakfast |
6:30 – 7:00 a.m. | Quiet Activities (Books, Puzzles, Blocks, Coloring) |
7:00 – 8:00 a.m. | Free Play in Centers |
8:00 – 8:30 a.m. | Hand Wash / Restroom / Breakfast |
8:30 – 9:00 am. | Circle Time:Calendar Activities ~ Letter of the week ~ Color of the Week ~ hello songs ~ concept games ~ discussion of daily activities ~ Story |
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. | Outdoor Play / Gym |
10:00 – 10:15 a.m. | Restroom, Water, Snack |
10:15 – 11:15 a.m. | Free Play in centers |
11:15 – 12:00 p.m. | Story Time / Puppet Show / Nap Prep |
12:00 – 12:30 p.m. | Lunch |
12:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Nap |
2:30 – 3:00 p.m. | Restroom/Snack |
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. | Free Play in Centers |
4:00 – 4:30 p.m. | Music or Art |
4:30 – 5:00 p.m. | Group Activities |
5:00 – 5:30 p.m. | Dinner |
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Free Play in Centers |
6:30 – 7:00 p.m. | Dismissal |
5:30 – 7:00 p.m. | Free choice in activity areas/cartoon or movie/homework assistanceDinner (6:15)Preparations for departureChildren leaving |