Programs and Curriculum
Babies Program
6 weeks to 1 year old
The first year is the most developmental time in a child’s life with many milestones from feeding to crawling to walking. We encourage children though the first year milestones by developmental activities from baby sign language which is a great way for children to communicate while learning to talk.
We feedback to parents on a daily basis via daily report sheets which detail times of feeds, dipper changes, and activities.
In our babies classroom, we have a ratio maximum of 4 children to 1 teacher.
Infant Program
Ages 1-2
The focus of our infants program is learning through play. Our toddlers are offered a wealth of activities to explore their surroundings and the world through activities around motor skills and social skills with structured and unstructured play. Toddlers will engage in activities such as art, music, movement, storytimes, Spanish and more.
We feedback to parents on a daily basis via daily report sheets which details what a child has learnt that day, dipper changes, and activities.
In our infants classroom we have a ratio maximum of 6 children to 1 teacher.
Toddler Program
Ages 2-3
The focus of our toddlers program is learning through play as well as meeting those all important milestones. Toddlers will engage in activities such as art, music, movement, story times, Spanish and more. Teachers use the Creative Curriculum when doing lesson plans. We use the scaffolding building blocks theory when teaching the concrete lessons and build on those to teach the more complex cognitive skills.
We feed back to parents on a daily basis via daily report sheets which detail what a child has learnt that day and activities they have engaged in.
In our toddlers classroom we have a ratio maximum of 11 children to 1 teacher.
Preschool
Ages 3-4
Our structured curriculum for preschool age children focuses on preparing children for VPK by developing phonics, letter recognition, sound recognition, number recognition, and basic math concepts. Although our preschool curriculum has a structured curriculum focus children are encouraged to gain these recognitions and concepts through play. Teachers use the Creative Curriculum when doing lesson plans. We use the scaffolding building blocks theory when teaching the concrete lessons and build on those to teach the more complex cognitive skills.
We feedback to parents on a daily basis via daily report sheets which detail what a child has learnt that day and activities they have engaged in.
In our preschool classroom, we have a ratio maximum of 16 children to 1 teacher.
VPK Program
We operate both a morning (9am to 12pm) and afternoon (1pm to 4pm) VPK class. With the VPK morning or afternoon class being free.
We also offer wrap-around care before and after VPK at an additional charge.
Our VPK program is free and prepares children for Kindergarten. Our VPK program focuses on reading, writing, basic math, Spanish, sign language, science, art, music and physical education giving children a rounded learning experience. In addition to the academic focus we also encourage children to develop further social skills through play.
Teachers use the Creative Curriculum when doing lesson plans. We use the scaffolding building blocks theory when teaching the concrete lessons and build on those to teach the more complex cognitive skills.
We feed back to parents on a daily basis via daily report sheets which detail what a child has learnt that day and activities they have engaged in.
In our VPK classroom we have a ratio maximum of 11 children to 1 teacher.
Before & After School
Ages 5-12
Our before and after-school program provides the perfect combination of recreation and education. In our safe environment, your child will be presented with opportunities for fun, socializing, and learning they’ll do homework, get some exercise, create projects, participate in group activities, and more. Plus, our convenient hours and free transportation to and from school make it easy for them (and you!) to get into a routine.
Through activities such as field trips, reading, cooking, music, and art, your child will explore themes like animals and the environment, science and experiments, world cultures, fitness, cultural events, and more.
First Steps Education also offers school age programs during holidays and other breaks from school.
