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 The Phoenix Ranch preschool and pre-kindergarten is NAEYC accredited. The National Association for the Education of Young Children sets professional standards for early childhood education programs. NAEYC accreditation helps families identify high-quality programs for their young children. We conduct three programs for the younger child: |
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The three-year-old program (2.9 years of age and potty-trained) |
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The pre kindergarten program (3.9 years of age and entering kindergarten in the following September) |
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The junior kindergarten (children who will narrowly miss the age qualification for kindergarten – 5 years by December 3 or children qualified by age but perhaps lacking in maturity or skills for regular kindergarten). |
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All programs are developmentally appropriate, incorporating the High Scope Curriculum guidelines and adopted standards. Children participate in a variety of activities within a nurturing and caring environment. Teachers demonstrate patience, compassion, and love for our young students. Each teacher conducts a class with 10-12 students.
The faculty is highly qualified. Preschool, pre-kindergarten, and junior kindergarten teachers at The Phoenix Ranch School hold an Associate of Arts or Bachelor's degree in Child Development or related field.
Full and part-time programs are offered Monday through Friday, from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Two, three, four, or five-day attendance patterns are available. The program includes snacks and lunch, all supervision, and twice weekly music class with our music teacher.
Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten Program Highlights
- Challenging and Age Appropriate “High Scope” Curriculum
- Large Group and Small Group Activities Daily
- Literature, Art, and Music Activities
- Pre-Math and Science Activities
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| PRESCHOOL OR PRE-KINDERGARTEN SAMPLE DAY |
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| 6:30-8:30 AM |
Morning Extended Care (A variety of indoor and outdoor play experiences.) |
| 8:30-11:30 |
Small Group Time (Key experiences and composite standards are incorporated.) |
| 11:30-11:45 |
Large Group Time (Songs, stories, games for transition to lunch.) |
| 11:45-12:30 PM |
Lunch Time (The Phoenix provides morning snacks and a nutritious lunch.) |
| 12:30 |
Half Day Program Ends |
| 12:30-2:30 |
Rest and Quiet Time (Pre-K students may begin outdoor play at 1:30 PM) |
| 2:30-3:30 |
Snacks, Transition, and Large Group Songs and Story Time |
| 3:30-5:30 |
Small Group Time Learning Centers (Indoor and Outdoor Exploration) |
| 5:30-6:30 |
Evening Extended Care (A variety of play centers are open for exploration.) |
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