Classes:
Our toddlers are introduced to school and socialization through songs, books, play time, circle time and crafts. The children also experience a variety of large and small motor activities. This is a very fun, nurturing environment with a 5:1 student/teacher ratio. The 2-year-old classes are set up around learning centers for self-discovery. The children enjoy a group experience where they get to learn about being a good friend to their classmates. Our experienced teachers plan daily activities around a theme. They also incorporate whole group circle time, small group activities, individual lessons, arts, and crafts. Our teachers partner with parents on potty training. These classes maintain a 7:1 student/teacher ratio. Our 3-year-olds are involved in an academically rich, play-based curriculum. Through our carefully planned small group activities and learning centers, children are learning math, science, and literacy while having fun. Daily they will have whole group circle time, small group lessons and activities, individual lessons and arts and crafts. These classes maintain a 9:1 student/teacher ratio. Certified teachers focus on preparing children for kindergarten. Our program focuses on making sure that the children have all the social, emotional and academic skills necessary to make a smooth transition into any kindergarten program.
Virtual Learning Program
Our virtual learning program is open to children 18 mos to Kinder Readiness. It offers a wealth of resources including weekly chapel lessons, developmentally appropriate lessons with corresponding activities all to be done at your own pace.
Music and Movement
All students will spend a minimum of 20 minutes daily in the music and movement class where they will sing songs, dance and learn about joyful sounds.
Art
This center-based class focuses on the process of creating art. The children experience a variety of materials and create new and imaginative pieces of art. All students visit art once a week for 30 minutes.
STEM Lab
Students visit our Science, Technology, Engineering and Math lab on a weekly basis. There they participate in a variety of hands on, student driven exploration activities. All students visit the STEM lab for 30 minutes, once a week.
Non-Discrimination Policy:
Palm Valley Preschool admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions