top of page

Our Preschool Program

​

At Little Meadow Child Care, we believe that childhood should be filled with curiosity, creativity, and joyful discovery. Our full-time preschool program, available from September through June, provides children ages 2½–5 years with a nurturing environment where they develop academically, socially, emotionally, and physically through meaningful, hands-on experiences.

Every day is thoughtfully planned to inspire confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.

​

Learning Through Play

​

Children learn best when they are actively engaged. At Little Meadow, we use a play-based approach that encourages children to explore, investigate, create, and solve problems while having fun.

Our classrooms are carefully designed with engaging learning centers where children naturally develop important school readiness skills through play, including:

  • Block & Engineering Center

  • Dramatic Play

  • Science & Discovery

  • Sensory Exploration

  • Art Studio

  • Literacy Center

  • Math & Manipulatives

  • Music & Movement

  • Fine Motor Activities​

​

Each center encourages creativity, critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and independence.

​

Our Curriculum

​

Little Meadow proudly implements the Creative Curriculum®, a nationally recognized, research-based early childhood curriculum that supports every area of development.

Our teachers combine Creative Curriculum with hands-on experiences inspired by best practices in early childhood education, including elements of:

  • Nature-based learning

  • Montessori practical life activities

  • Reggio Emilia-inspired exploration

  • Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences

This balanced approach allows every child to learn in ways that match their unique strengths and interests.

​​​

Hands-On Experiences Every Day

​

Children don't simply learn about the world—they experience it.

Daily opportunities include:

  • Sensory tables and messy play

  • Building with wooden blocks and loose parts

  • Dramatic play and imaginative storytelling

  • Science experiments

  • Gardening and nature exploration

  • Cooking and baking projects

  • Process art activities

  • Light table investigations

  • STEM and engineering challenges

  • Water and sand exploration

​

These experiences help children develop confidence, curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving skills.

​

School Readiness

​

Our goal is to prepare children for kindergarten while protecting the joy of childhood.

Children develop important lifelong skills including:

  • Letter and number recognition

  • Early reading and writing

  • Problem-solving

  • Critical thinking

  • Listening and following directions

  • Communication skills

  • Cooperation and teamwork

  • Self-help and independence

  • Emotional regulation

  • Fine and gross motor development

​

Learning happens naturally through exploration, conversation, and meaningful play.

​

Social & Emotional Growth

​

Helping children become kind, confident, and respectful individuals is one of our highest priorities.

Teachers intentionally guide children as they learn to:

  • Share and cooperate

  • Take turns

  • Solve problems peacefully

  • Express feelings appropriately

  • Build friendships

  • Practice kindness and empathy

  • Develop confidence and independence

​

These everyday experiences build strong social skills that last a lifetime.

​

Outdoor Learning

​

Weather permitting, children enjoy daily outdoor play on our playground.

Outside, children can:

  • Climb and strengthen gross motor skills

  • Ride tricycles and scooters

  • Explore nature

  • Participate in outdoor art projects

  • Garden and observe plants and insects

  • Play cooperative games

  • Develop balance, coordination, and confidence

​

Outdoor learning is an important extension of our classroom and encourages healthy, active lifestyles.

​

Every Child Matters

​

At Little Meadow, we recognize that every child learns differently.

Our teachers thoughtfully plan experiences that support a variety of learning styles through:

  • Visual learning

  • Hands-on exploration

  • Movement and kinesthetic activities

  • Music and rhythm

  • Small-group instruction

  • Individualized support

​

By honoring each child's interests, abilities, and developmental stage, we help every child thrive.

​

Why Families Choose Little Meadow

✔ Research-based Creative Curriculum®
✔ Play-based, hands-on learning
✔ Experienced, caring teachers
✔ Weekly themed activities
✔ STEM, science, and sensory exploration
✔ Daily outdoor play
✔ Cooking and baking experiences
✔ Beautiful learning centers that inspire creativity
✔ Kindergarten readiness with a focus on the whole child
✔ Safe, nurturing environment where children love to learn

​

bottom of page