Programs
Smart Start Preschool features small classes with a dedicated and nurturing staff. We specialize in kindergarten readiness skills. Our themed curriculum is play and academic based. Each school day features hands on fun through messy art and creative science experiments. We do not require that our students be potty trained. Smart Start's small school atmosphere allows us to have family functions throughout the year including a Christmas program and a spring show & carnival.
Smart Start classes exceeds in all state standards in ratios, qualifications and expectations. Class ratios are kept to 14 in each class with two highly trained teachers. This provides each child with the individual attention He/She deserves. Smart Start offers the child a great balance of play and academic readiness skills.
Program Consists Of:
- Art
- Themed Monthly Curriculum
- Letters & Numbers In Focus Weekly
- Zoo Phonics
- Basic Signing Skills/Spanish
- Hands On Learning
- Science, Cooking, Math
- Computer Skills
- Gardening/Taking Care Of Animals
- Music & Movement
- Character Word Of The Month
- Field Trips
- Kindergarten Readiness Skills
- Creative Play
- Student Evaluations (Pre-K)
- Daily communication with parents
- Snack
- Outside Play
| Sample Daily Schedule: | |
| 8:45 a.m.: Parent drop off begins | |
| 9:15: Circle time/calendar/students practice public speaking skills | |
| 9:30: Small group time/academic review/cooking/math review/science | |
| 10:00: Snack time/bathroom | |
| 10:20: Outside recess | |
| 10:45: Music & movement/circle time/story | |
| 11:00: Art time/learning stations rotations | |
| 11:30: Free play | |
| 11:45: Lunch time | |
| 12:00: Parent pick up | |
| 12:00: Li’l Smarties extended care begins or Jumpstart Jr. K begins | |
Class Options: |
Morning & afternoon sessions : five, three and two day preschool classes offered. |
Extended care available: |
Class times vary at each site. |
***Summer camp available at all Smart Start Preschools. Special guests and entertainment included during our exciting summer camps. *** |
