Preschool Program

Our home school, early learning program provides a safe and nurturing environment implementing a curriculum that focuses on the "5 selves": the Cognitive, Social, Emotional, Creative and Physical development for preschoolers ages 2 1/2 to 5 years.

A quality program is determined by what is appropriate for the preschoolers' level of development. LPP will meet your child's needs at their particular age.

Children learn and thrive in small groups. Our ratio is 11 children or less to one teacher; 12 or more children with parent participation or teacher assistant is required. Parents are welcomed and encouraged to participate.

LPP provides individualized attention and warm, loving relationships with the teacher. Daily communication between the teacher and parents is essential. The teacher will inform parents of the child's day such as eating, naps, potty training, activities, behavior, etc.

When parents enter our program they will see children engaged in a variety of activities, including:

1. Open shelves allowing child to make choices

2. Books and puzzles

3. Pretend or dramatic play area that will change over time - a store, a house, or an office

4. Art material

5. Variety of blocks

6. Computer with age appropriate CDs and monitored viewing

7. Nutritious meals are provide. Breakfast a.m.snack, lunch and p.m. snack

8. Active play -outside time to exercise large motor muscles

9. Circle time - a sense of community and sharing. Reading stories, following theme of month through a horizontal/vertical curriculum. For example, the theme "community workers" would include fingerplay, poetry, music, song and dance about firemen, policemen, teachers, and parents.

Consistency of care is the number one importance for children. LPP does not experience a turnover of staff.

Time outs are given when a child may be hurting himself or someone else in extreme situations. At LPP, we help young children learn the rules of acceptable cooperative behavior by 1. reminding, 2. 2 warnings, 3. redirecting. Sometimes talking together helps develop the social skills that will benefit all concerned. Holding the child or giving reassuring hugs are also beneficial.

The most important thing that a parent can do to help a child get ready for school is to read to their child every day. Reading develops language skills, cognitive development and helps children to ask thought provoking questions.