Embarking on a Journey of Development:
Our Pre-School Programs
At Playful Minds Preschool, we’re committed to nurturing the holistic growth of your little ones. Our carefully designed pre-school programs, My First Step, Little Steps, Independent Steps, Steady Steps, and Big Steps, stand as pillars of education that cater to the diverse developmental needs of children. We understand that each child’s growth journey is unique, which is why we’ve meticulously curated these programs, aligning them with specific age groups to match their learning milestones.
Our passionate team of educators has poured their heart and expertise into crafting programs that ignite curiosity, foster creativity, and pave the way for a lifelong love of learning. From those tentative first steps to the confident strides of growth, our pre-school programs provide a nurturing environment that supports the individual development of every child.
With each program carefully calibrated to cater to the distinct needs of children within certain age ranges, we ensure that every moment spent at Playful Minds is a step forward in their journey of growth and discovery. Join us as we explore each program, diving into the vibrant tapestry of activities, experiences, and learning that makes Playful Minds Preschool a haven for young minds to flourish.
My First Step: Embarking on a Journey Together
Our “My First Step” program is tailor-made for our tiniest explorers, taking those initial, tender strides alongside their parents into a world beyond home. This is where their journey of growth and discovery commences, all within a nurturing haven that becomes a second home.
With a focus on sensory stimulation, we immerse these young adventurers in the wonders of their immediate surroundings. Our aim is to amplify their five senses, offering moments of instant delight and those endearing, toothless smiles. Through carefully curated elements, we introduce them to the magic of sensory experiences, nurturing their early development.
Components like music and movement, enchanting stories, and the joy of messy play infuse excitement into each session. Every encounter in this secondary environment becomes a treasured memory, rich with joy and exploration.
Age Group: 10-18 months
Duration: 1 hour
Frequency: 2 times a week
In the “My First Step” program, we walk hand in hand with both child and parent, nurturing a bond that sets the foundation for a lifetime of learning, love, and cherished moments.
Little Steps: Nurturing Early Bonds
Our “Little Steps” program, designed in a heart-warming “parent and me” style, is a beautiful bridge connecting children and parents to the school environment. Together, accompanied by a parent or caregiver, toddlers embark on a journey of shared group experiences that lay the groundwork for future independent play. This program, with sessions held two or three times a week for 90 minutes, presents a vibrant blend of classroom engagement and dynamic full-body play.
The “parent and me” approach creates a cosy cocoon of comfort for children. Reliable routines and rhythms become the canvas upon which their confidence grows. The result? An effortless mastery of their experiences, and a seamless transition into their increasing independence. This program fosters a smooth, gradual shift to an independent environment, all while fostering a robust partnership between parent, child, and facilitator.
Age Group: 18-23 months
Duration: 1.5 hours
Frequency: 2/3 times a week
In the “Little Steps” program, the bonds between parent and child deepen, while the seeds of independent exploration are sown. This foundation-building experience nurtures a sense of security, confidence, and the joy of discovery that paves the way for a bright educational journey ahead.
Independent Steps: Nurturing Early Independence
Welcome to our Independent Steps Program—a gentle and nurturing prelude to the world of pre-nursery education. This program is a dedicated space where toddlers blossom into little learners brimming with curiosity, independence, and the joy of forging friendships.
As toddlers take their first independent steps, we’re right by their side, providing unwavering support. In these formative years, we believe in cultivating a deep love for learning and exploration. As parents gradually separate over the initial weeks, a natural phase-in period unfolds. This allows for an organic transition and the development of essential skills that set the stage for a seamless journey into preschool.
Our curriculum, enriched with creative arts and dramatic play, guides children through open-ended experiences in music, art, pre-math, science, and literacy. Our educators are champions of social growth, creative problem-solving, and language development. They gently guide our little ones, igniting new learning and understanding in their first steps towards independent preschool education.
And that’s not all. Our babies enjoy structured sessions in music and movement, sports, and even Spanish language classes with our specialist teachers.
Age Group: 24-30 months
Duration: 2.5 hours
Frequency: 5 times a week
In the Independent Steps Program, we celebrate each child’s unique journey, fostering a sense of independence, camaraderie, and the thrill of discovery. It’s a foundation for growth, for building a strong educational trajectory, and for embracing the beauty of learning.
Steady Steps: Guiding Growing Minds
Introducing our Steady Steps program, a nurturing embrace tailored for the budding 2.5-year-old. This program enriches language development, cultivates social and emotional skills, and ignites the flames of imagination. With each stride taken, children journey towards independent exploration while fostering meaningful social interactions through hands-on play.
Our classrooms are vibrant hubs of learning, equipped with state-of-the-art resources that continually amplify the child’s experience. These carefully chosen materials encourage the refinement of fine and gross motor skills, nurture imaginative play, and gently introduce developmentally appropriate letters and numbers. The classroom becomes a canvas for fostering a sense of community and camaraderie.
Imaginative art projects are at the heart of verbal, social, and fine-motor skill development. Our art lessons are a journey of exploration, where the process takes precedence over the final product. Math and science learning tools find their home in our classrooms, offering tailored challenges that cater to individual growth. Through these explorations, young minds are awakened to curiosity, and the concept of cause and effect comes to life.
Weekly sessions of Music and Movement transport children into a world of rhythm, sound, and dance. These experiences expose them to diverse musical styles and provide the platform to engage with instruments. Daily physical activity is woven into our core curriculum, fostering an understanding of rules, teamwork, and fair play, all while nurturing values and strengthening young muscles.
Our commitment to holistic growth extends to language as well. Specialist teachers introduce the enchanting world of the Spanish language to our little learners.
Age Group: 2.5-3.5 years
Duration: 3 hours
Frequency: 5 times a week
In the Steady Steps program, we guide each child’s growth with care, nurturing their individuality, curiosity, and sense of community. Every day becomes a canvas for learning, exploration, and the joy of discovery.
Big Steps: Embarking on a Journey of Growth
Welcome to the Big Steps program, an exciting adventure tailor-made for children aged 3.5 years and above. This program is carefully crafted to ignite interactive literacy and thematic learning experiences that weave together social, intellectual, and physical skills into a vibrant tapestry of growth.
Our dedicated educators serve as guides on this journey, fostering language and literacy development through engaging and thought-provoking activities. The journey involves mastering letter recognition, phonemic awareness, expressive and receptive language, as well as oral language comprehension.
In the realm of mathematics, concepts come alive through block building, puzzle solving, and the enchanting art of patterning. Science and social studies open doors to creative problem-solving, as children broaden their understanding of the world around them. As young athletes and dancers, they embrace structured weekly sports and dance classes, refining advanced motor skills.
Every step taken in the Big Steps program introduces children to a captivating array of age-appropriate lessons. These key lessons, designed to foster a lifelong love of learning, inspire curiosity and pave the way for a future brimming with endless possibilities.
Age Group: 3.5 years and above
Duration: 3.5 hours
Frequency: 5 times a week
The Big Steps program is a journey where every day unveils new horizons of growth, where children become the architects of their learning, and where the foundation for a lifetime of discovery is lovingly laid.
