Pre-K Program

Sea Turtles Preschool to Pre-K

The Sea Turtle class is a transition class where the kids come in at three years old and end the year at 4 years old. The children in this class typically have birthdays that are between August and December. These children begin to learn skills such as working with their peers and collaborating on projects. This class continues building skills, but they are also gaining the confidence to work independently and use their skills to complete more in-depth projects with their peers.

Bumble Bees: Pre-K

Our Bumble Bee class is for those who are already 4 and will turn 5 by the end of the year. Some of these kids progress on to kindergarten or may take another year at Trinity in our TK program. All Pre-K classes are an integral bridge between preschool and kindergarten. Both preschool and pre-kindergarten emphasize rich, inquiry-based experiences, but in Pre-K it dives deeper into kindergarten readiness.

Butterflies: Pre-K

Our Butterfly class is for the older Pre-Kers who will be progressing on to kindergarten. These children have the flexibility to come only two to five days a week instead of the five days required for our Transitional Kindergarten. Their curriculum is Learn Everyday Curriculum supplemented with kindergarten readiness activities in subjects such as Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies and beginning Writing. As with all our Pre-K’s and TK these children are well prepared to move on into elementary school.

Ratio

Enrollment is limited in order to maintain a low pupil-teacher ratio. (Our pupil-teacher ratios are at or below state requirements in order to ensure a quality educational program.)

Pre K ~ 13:1

Curriculums

We integrate the faith throughout our curriculum. We make sure our lessons are full of Christian values, which enrich the lives of our children today. We also use Learn Everyday Curriculum as a guideline for our activity centers. In addition, the children also attend chapel once a week.

Our program will provide a wide variety of learning experiences for children, which will enrich their social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and physical development in a warm Christian atmosphere. Our program focuses on developing the “whole” child. Each child is unique and our programs are designed to meet varied interests and developmental needs. Our teaching methods are based on a developmentally appropriate philosophy and a belief that children learn best through “hands-on” experiences as well as through play. Our program will provide children with an excellent means to create, explore, and discover the world around them in their own special way.

PreK | 4 Years - 5 Years | Serving Carson Valley, NV

  • Christian Values

  • Bible Stories, Prayers, Chapel and Songs

  • Individualized Learning

  • Language Skills

  • Math Skills

  • Science

Our curriculum includes, and is not limited to the following:

  • Social Skills

  • Creative Arts

  • Physical Play

  • Letter Recognition and Reading Skills

  • Dramatic Play

  • Free Choice Activities

 FAQs

  • Supplies are provided by each family:

    Diapers/Pull-ups/Swim diapers (in summer)

    Blanket and/or pillow for nap time

    Cuddly/Favorite animal for nap time

    Extra Clothes

    Wipes

    Rash Ointment

    Backpack

    Lunchbox

  • Snacks: Parents are responsible for packing an AM and PM snack for their child.

    Lunch: Parents must pack a lunch for their child. On Wednesdays, the Advanced Toddlers may purchase a fundraiser lunch in the morning. Please view our CALENDER to see what is being served each Wednesday.

    Food Safety: We follow safety guidelines on storing, heating and serving all food.

    *Milk at the school is served at snack and lunch free of charge under a USDA Special Milk Program grant administered by the Nevada Dept of Education – Office of Child Nutrition and School Health.

    *In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6372 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

  • Everyday we will fill out and send home a daily news report. This will include:

    Date

    Diaper Changes/Potty Time

    Nap Time

    Needed Supplies

    Special Notes from the Teachers

    Eating habits

  • We will provide each child with a mat and sheet that will be laundered once a week or as needed during the week due to accidents. We will give them their blanket/pillow/nap cuddly and rub their back, if needed. We play soft soothing music to help them rest. This is an important part of the day as well. Important brain development goes on during this quiet rest time. LABEL – LABEL – LABEL all items please!

  • Toddlers love to explore and express their curiosity with the world around them. When toddlers are uncooperative, even defiant they need adults who are gentle and firm to enforce reasonable limits, but also understand the difficulty that toddlers are having. The following are characteristics of a toddler: They are egocentric – they believe that they are the center of the world. They have a lack of understanding and a lack of self-control. Toddlers often have good intentions, but bad implementation. It is important for us to show encouragement and appreciation of the good intention. Discipline with toddlers is a matter of planning, setting clear limits and expectations, redirection and logical consequences done in a loving and caring manner.

  • Our Toddler Playground is separated from the preschool playground, with age-appropriate outdoor play toys including a sandbox, slides and other various items. Safety and security are very important to us, which is why all of our playgrounds are blocked by a 5 foot tall wall and are not visible from the street. As with preschool outdoor play, Toddler outdoor play is always supervised by a staff member.Item description

  • 6:45am ~ T.L.C. Opens

    6:45am – 8:00am ~ Morning Activities (open centers in the big room)

    7:00am – 8:00am ~ Breakfast Cereal Available (.50)

    8:20am ~ School Kids – GES bus stop in front of Center

    8:30am ~ School Kids – Van Drop-off MES

    8:00am – 9:00am ~ Outside Fun or Inside Free Centers (depending on weather)

    9:00am ~ Preschool/Kindergarten Begins

    9:00am – 9:20am ~ Bathroom break/AM Snack

    9:40am – 10:00am ~ Jesus Time/Circle Time (3 yrs)

    9:40am – 10:00am ~ All School Chapel on Wednesdays

    9:30am – 11:00am ~ Preschool Instruction

    10:40am – 11:00am ~ Jesus Time/Circle Time (4 yrs)

    11:00am – 11:30am ~ Outside Playground Fun

    11:30am – 12:00pm ~ Pre-K lunch

    12:00pm – 12:30pm ~ 3’s lunch/Pre-K outside

    12:30pm ~ Half Day Program Ends

    12:30pm – 2:00pm ~ Bathroom break/Quiet/Rest Time

    2:00pm – 2:10pm ~ Quiet Reading and early nap risers

    2:10pm – 2:30pm ~ Bathroom break/PM Snack (snacks provided by parents)

    2:30pm – 4:30pm ~ Outside Play/Special Program as Scheduled

    (Gym, P.E., Music, Library, Sign Language/Bells/etc.)

    3:00pm ~ School Kids – Van Pick Up MES

    3:30pm ~ School Kids – Drop Off from GES front bus stop

    3:30pm – 4:00pm ~ After-School Snack & Jesus Time/Wednesdays Chapel

    4:30pm- 5:45pm ~ Outside/Inside Center Play (homework/crafts/activities)

    5:45pm – 6:00pm ~ Clean-Up/Story/Music

    6:00pm ~ Center Closes