
2023 - 2024

Nursery, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten Class Descriptions
Nursery
Name of Teacher: TBA
Class Fee: none
Maximum number of children:5
Suitable Ages: 6 weeks to 12 months - This class will consist of infants who are not yet mobile
Description and Objectives of this class: The class will focus on furthering the growth and development of children in a loving and Christ-like environment. The children’s needs will be met by the caregivers.
Additional Information: Parents will need to provide a schedule for their child as well as diapers, extra clothing, bottles, lunch and snacks. All items will need to be labeled with the child’s name.
Toddlers
Teacher: Lacey Lightfoot
Maximum number of students: 6
Class Fee: $15.00
Suitable ages, abilities, or skill level needed for this class: 12 months-young 2’s (if your child is not yet 2 when classes start, please register them for this class).
The toddler age is a time of rapid growth and development. It is important to recognize that each child has his or her own rate of development. Children should be walking and moving about independently. At this age. they are developing verbal skills and will be at varying ranges from saying single words to putting together sentences. They should be able to follow simple directions. They should be imitating the interactions of other children and adults and showing interest and curiosity in their surroundings. They should be showing interest in listening to songs and stories. Some separation anxiety at this age is normal.
Description and Objectives of this class: The toddler class will focus on furthering the growth and development of children in a loving and Christ-like environment. The children will have alternating periods of active play and calm activities. Sensory-motor activities such as sand and water play, playdough, and painting will be incorporated, activities that busy mothers may be reluctant to do at home. There will be an outside playtime before lunch and rest time after lunch. The parents will be responsible for lunches. They will also need to bring a blanket for nap/rest time each week – all items will need to be labeled with the child’s name.
Pre-School 2
Name of Teacher: Karina Chavez
Suitable Ages: 2-young 3-year-olds
Class Fee: $12.00
Maximum number of children:6
Suitable ages, abilities, or skill level needed for this class: Needs to be 2 years old by the time class starts to take this class.
The younger years are a time of rapid growth and development. It is important to recognize that each child has his or her own rate of development. Just because a child may seem ahead or behind at this age does not mean they will be that way as they reach elementary age. Children in this class will generally range from age 2 to 3 years old. They should be beginning to gain self-help skills such as putting on their coat or shoes, using the toilet, and asking for help when needed. They should be able to follow simple directions and sit for longer periods of time. They should be interacting with other children and adults, although some separation anxiety at this age is normal. They should be showing interest in learning through stories, songs, and play. Description and Objectives of this class: This class will focus on furthering the growth and development of children in a loving and Christ-like environment. The children will have alternating periods of active play and calm activities. Sensory-motor activities such as sand and water play, play dough, and painting will be incorporated, activities that busy mothers may be reluctant to do at home. There will be an outside playtime before lunch and rest time after lunch. The parents will be responsible for lunches. They will also need to bring a blanket for nap/rest time each week – all items will need to be labeled with the child’s name.
Pre-School 3
Name of Teacher: Caitlyn Preston
Suitable Ages: Older 3’s-young 4 year-olds
Class Fee: $15.00
Maximum number of children: 6
Suitable ages, abilities, or skill level needed for this class: Needs to be 3 years old when class starts to take this class.
The younger years are a time of rapid growth and development. It is important to recognize that each child has his or her own rate of development. Just because a child may seem ahead or behind at this age does not mean they will be that way as they reach elementary age. Children in this class will generally range from age 3 to 4 years old. Children should have developing verbal skills and be able to communicate. They should be beginning to gain self-help skills such as putting on their coat or shoes, using the toilet and asking for help when needed. They should be able to follow simple directions and sit for longer periods of time. They should be interacting with other children and adults, although some separation anxiety at this age is normal. They should be showing interest in learning through stories, songs, and play.
Description and Objectives of this class: This class will focus on furthering the growth and development of children in a loving and Christ-like environment. The children will have alternating periods of active play and calm activities. Sensory-motor activities such as sand and water play, play dough, and painting will being corporate, activities that busy mothers may be reluctant to do at home. There will be an outside playtime before lunch and rest time after lunch. The parents will be responsible for lunches. They will also need to bring each week a blanket for nap/rest time – all items will need to be labeled with the child’s name.
Pre-K
Name of Teacher: Cheryl Montalvo
Suitable Ages: 4 year-olds and young 5’s
Class Fee: $20.00
Maximum number of children:10
Suitable ages, abilities, or skill level needed for this class: Needs to be 4 by the time this class starts to take this class.
The younger years are a time of rapid growth and development. It is important to recognize that each child has his or her own rate of development. Just because a child may seem ahead or behind at this age does not mean they will be that way as they reach elementary age. Children in this class will generally range from age 3 to 4 years old. Children should have developing verbal skills and be able to communicate. They should be beginning to gain self-help skills such as putting on their coat or shoes, using the toilet and asking for help when needed. They should be able to follow simple directions and sit for longer periods of time. They should be interacting with other children and adults, although some separation anxiety at this age is normal. They should be showing interest in learning through stories, songs, and play.
Description and Objectives of this class: This class will focus on furthering the growth and development of children in a loving and Christ-like environment. The children will have alternating periods of active play and calm activities. Sensory-motor activities such as sand and water play, play dough, and painting will be incorporate, activities that busy mothers may be reluctant to do at home. There will be an outside playtime before lunch and rest time after lunch. The parents will be responsible for lunches. They will also need to bring each week a blanket for nap/rest time.
Kindergarten
Name of Teacher: Shelley White
Class Fee: $30.00
Suitable ages, abilities, or skill levels for this class: Must be 5 years old when class starts to be in the Kindergarten class.
Description and Objectives of this class: The kindergarten class will focus on the development of skills in preparation for higher learning in the following areas:
Science: We will be reading various science books throughout the year. We will be learning about some of the fascinating animals God has created.
Math: In the morning we will focus on learning the days of the week, months of the year, counting by 1’s, 2’s, 5’s, and 10’s. We will focus on number recognition, writing numerals, number sequencing, time by the hour and half-hour, patterns, sorting, and identifying coins and their value.
Reading and Writing: We will review letters and sounds every week. We will have letter activities every morning. We will begin writing words and then progress to one or more sentences. We will have activities where I share the pen and allow students to participate in writing activities with the class. We will practice blending sounds together to make words. We will be reading aloud to your child frequently throughout the day. Hearing stories read aloud increases your child’s reading and listening comprehension. These skills will transfer easily when your child begins to read independently.
Free play: We will have free play activities for the children in the afternoon. They can choose a variety of toys, books, blocks, and art projects for creative play.
Sibling Play
Teacher: TBA
Class fee: $5
Ages: Toddlers, Preschool 2, Preschool 3, and Pre-K class must register for this class, unless you leave early.
Description and Objectives of this class: For the last class of the day at 2:00, some of the classes combine to snack and play together. The Toddlers and 2 year olds will combine together, and the 3 year olds and Pre-K class will combine together. Everyone in one of those classes must register for this class.
Kindergarten Rhythm and Music 2:00 p.m.
Teacher: Miriam Adair
Class Fee: $5
Ages: All who are in Kindergarten must register for this, unless you leave early
Objectives of this class: For the last hour of the day, Kindergarteners will spend half of the hour taking this music class, and the other half playing. This is similar to the 1st and 2nd grade Rhythm and Music class, but is shorter and geared towards this younger age. Students will express themselves through an assortment of music-related activities. Each class will be filled with vocal warm-up games, followed by active movement songs where kids learn how singing can bring joy to others and themself. Each class day, everyone will have a chance to use an instrument such as rhythm sticks, tambourines, or egg shakers to keep rhythm with the music. My desire is for your child to gain the opportunity to build self-esteem, improve memorization, strengthen hand-eye coordination, and build a love for music.