Pre-Primary Program

A nurturing environment awaits two-year-old children to explore a wealth of opportunities for physical, social and emotional development with positive peer interaction.

The program meets the Child Care Administration licensing requirements. Ratio of two year olds per staff person may not exceed six to one.


Curriculum and ArrangementsSchedule Admission Requirements


Curriculum and Arrangements

This program for children aged two to three is designed to coordinate with our preschool classroom philosophy and routine. A wide variety of activities and materials, including practical life, language arts, math and sensorial Montessori materials are introduced to assist the child's natural development.

Parents are responsible to sign in and out for the hours of their child's attendance at the program each day. Children who are enrolled full time will need to bring their own bag lunch. The program provides milk and cold storage for lunches. Nutritious snacks are provided morning and afternoon as a part of the program. Children may bring their breakfast.

Cots are provided for the afternoon rest period. Send a small pillow and /or blanket for your child's use. Diapers and wipes are provided by parents as needed. All children should bring a complete change of clothing and an open top tote bag to carry home their work and newsletters.

Schedule

The hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. A detailed Daily Activity Schedule is posted at the classroom and in the parent handbook.

Full-time enrollment allows a child to attend up to nine hours per day, five days a week.

Part-time enrollment is scheduled in three hour morning blocks, with two, three or five day options.

Please contact us for the fee schedule.

Admission Requirements

Children must be two years old upon admission and need not be toilet trained. Registration must be completed prior to attending - including an application, medical forms and emergency information forms. A pre-admission visit is recommended. Returning students are also required to provide current health forms. All forms may be obtained at the HCS office. HCS does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, or national origin.