PRIVATE KINDERGARTEN (5 — 6 years)

THE BEST FIRST EXPERIENCE.

  • Individualized — smaller classes allow more individual attention
  • Positive — children learn at their own pace without frustration or fear of failure
  • Flexible — in addition to basics, children choose activities based on interests
  • Effective — assessments have shown our program works

Childtime’s private kindergarten introduces children to a more formal education in a safe, comfortable environment. Of course our highly trained teachers build your child’s skills in math, science, language and the arts. But in addition to the three Rs, we cultivate their delight in learning, too. Teachers encourage children to express their thoughts and questions in the ways they’re most comfortable. This frees them from the fear of mistakes and helps them feel good about their abilities. Childtime’s The Empowered Child™ curriculum, designed by early education specialists, follows the guidelines for developmentally appropriate practice set forth by national accrediting associations.

And it works — a recent study showed that in just 6 months, children in our program made educational gains usually expected after a full year. For more information regarding care, safety and education in our Kindergarten Kids Room, take our Virtual Tour.

A KINDERGARTNER’S DAY.

8:20Your daughter meets a friend at the door and they head off together.
9:00“Enjoy a little free time, class.”
9:30Work instruction. This morning, they do a “number walk” — finding numbers all around the room and marking them with sticky notes.
10:45Outside, the children count off to form teams for “Red Rover.”
12:00Lunch time! Today, your daughter enjoys a turkey sandwich.
12:30Whew! It’s time for a rest.
1:15Your daughter grabs a book for her quiet-time activity.
2:00Music is fun today — especially because your daughter gets to play a tambourine.
2:30The children work on a mural about families.
3:00Learning makes you hungry — the snack today is cheese and crackers.
3:30School’s out! Your daughter and her friend head outside for play time.
4:10Your daughter runs happily to you. “Guess what I learned today?”