Preschool

Preschool

The Preschool Program at Little Ducklings Daycare is carefully crafted to lay a strong foundation for children’s future academic success. Recognizing the importance of this developmental stage, our curriculum combines play-based learning with structured activities, creating a vibrant and stimulating environment where children can excel. We emphasize hands-on exploration and guided instruction to develop key skills such as literacy, numeracy, critical thinking, and social-emotional competencies. Our program is designed to ensure that children not only meet but surpass the readiness benchmarks for kindergarten, facilitating a smooth transition and ongoing success in their educational path. By nurturing a love for learning, sparking curiosity, and supporting individual growth, we prepare our preschoolers to confidently step into the next chapter of their educational journey.

Preschool Classroom

Our preschool classrooms at Nurturing Brains are designed to be notably larger than those in typical schools, allowing us to feature a range of engaging interest areas:

  • Dramatic Play: A space where children can dress up and take on roles of family members and community helpers, fostering imagination and social skills.
  • Blocks and Building: An area that encourages creativity and spatial reasoning through various building materials.
  • Manipulatives and Math: Activities designed to enhance fine motor skills and mathematical understanding.
  • Science: A zone for exploration and discovery, sparking curiosity about the natural world.
  • Art and Creative Expression: Provides opportunities for children to express themselves through different art forms, supporting artistic development.
  • Cozy Corner: A soft, calming area for relaxation and quiet time, offering a retreat for solitude if desired.
  • Literacy: Focuses on nurturing a love for reading and writing, laying the groundwork for strong literacy skills.

Individualized Care

Our preschool program combines small-group activities designed to foster investigation, exploration, and discovery. We tailor our learning approaches to each child’s individual strengths and interests, providing a personalized educational experience. Our curriculum emphasizes creative expression, literacy, music, and more, laying a solid foundation for future learning.

We focus on building confidence by empowering children to solve problems and make decisions. Our emphasis on STEM learning ensures that children acquire essential future-forward skills for their educational journey. Additionally, we prioritize safety, security, and cleanliness, following rigorous practices that meet or exceed all state, local, and national guidelines to maintain a secure and healthy environment for every child.

Creative and Cognitive Growth in Preschool

At Little Ducklings Daycare, our Preschool Program is committed to nurturing both creative and cognitive development in young children. Recognizing the importance of a comprehensive educational foundation, our curriculum is crafted to ignite both imagination and intellect. By combining structured activities with guided free play, we offer a range of experiences that support artistic expression, foundational math skills, and early literacy.

Daily activities such as arts and crafts, simple science experiments, and interactive storytelling are integral to our program. These activities not only refine fine motor skills but also encourage problem-solving and critical thinking. Our approach ensures that children engage with new concepts in an enjoyable and stimulating environment, laying the groundwork for future educational success while cultivating a lifelong love for learning.

Benefits of Our Toddler Learning Program

Our small-group activities are designed to foster comprehensive development through investigation, exploration, and discovery.

We tailor our learning approaches to each child’s unique strengths and interests, ensuring an education that meets their individual needs.

Our curriculum encourages creative expression, literacy, music, and more, helping children develop a love for learning while enhancing their creative and cognitive abilities.

By emphasizing STEM learning, we equip children with essential skills for the future, setting them up for continued success in their educational journey.

We adhere to rigorous safety, security, and cleanliness practices that meet or exceed state, local, and national guidelines, ensuring a secure and healthy environment for every child.

Our comprehensive curriculum includes literacy, numeracy, science, and arts, providing a balanced education that prepares children for kindergarten and beyond.

We foster a nurturing and supportive environment that promotes emotional and social development, helping children build strong relationships and social skills.