three-year-old

Environment

Our three-year-old program introduces children to cognitive, social and language arts skills to ensure a life-long love of learning.

Ratio

Our 1:12 teacher-to-child ratio fosters independence while providing the support and individual attention they need. Our teachers are able to get to know each child as an individual.

Curriculum & Daily Activities

The three-year old program incorporates the Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s “Splash into Pre-K” curriculum. Students are exposed to a print-rich environment to promote comprehension and vocabulary as well as an introduction to a variety of literature: fiction, nonfiction, poems, songs, and rhymes. They usually start the day with “Circle Time” and learn a math skill (counting, matching, patterns, etc.), science skill or literacy skill (read a book, finger play, music and movement, etc.). Playground time allows the children to enhance their gross motor skills and explore different environments with their friends. The children can rely on lunch time being around 11:30AM and nap time is usually from 12:30PM – 2:30PM.

Each class also has “Center Learning Time” where the children enjoy different activities for fine motor skills. The teachers have fun coming up with various activities and exercises that engage the children. The fruit and vegetable snack is available in the morning and afternoon. Our Three-year-olds enjoy visiting The Art Studio, The Nature Lab & Glenn Garden 3 times a month to foster their artistic abilities and explore their growing knowledge of science and nature. Overall, the children have a wonderful time exploring all the outdoor facilities and enjoy the fun-filled academics that instill confidence and initiative.

Unique Benefits

Carmel Mountain Preschool is there for your child and has unique benefits that will further your child’s learning and happiness. Conscious Discipline methods are used by our well trained and educated teachers and staff members. We encourage you to check out more information on these methods as they can be very helpful in using the right words at the right time for your child to learn from their actions. We also have an Occupational Therapist and Speech Language Pathologist available to support the children in many areas. Please see the Unique Benefits page for more information.