Preschool Program
3-4 Year Old's
“Preschool Program provides a warm, safe environment where children are encouraged to explore, create, and build the social, emotional, and academic skills needed to build a strong foundation of learning.”
Program Insight
The Preschool Program provides a warm, safe, and welcoming environment where children feel confident to explore and express themselves. Activities are thoughtfully designed to spark curiosity and support hands-on learning experiences that foster creativity and critical thinking. Through a balance of structured guidance and child-led play, children develop essential social, emotional, and academic skills. Teachers support each child’s individual growth, helping them build independence, resilience, and a love of learning. Daily routines promote cooperation, problem-solving, and communication, preparing children for the transition to kindergarten. By nurturing the whole child, we lay a strong foundation for lifelong learning and future success.
Teacher’s Approach
Preschool teachers at The Learning Tree take a warm, supportive approach that encourages children to explore, express themselves, and grow with confidence. They thoughtfully plan engaging activities that spark curiosity and invite hands-on learning, helping children develop creativity and critical thinking skills. Balancing structured guidance with opportunities for child-led play, teachers foster both independence and collaboration. They pay close attention to each child’s unique needs and developmental milestones, offering individualized support that promotes resilience and a love of learning. Through consistent daily routines, teachers model and encourage cooperation, communication, and problem-solving. Their holistic approach lays a strong foundation for each child’s successful transition to kindergarten and beyond.
Environment
The learning environment in the Preschool Program at The Learning Tree is warm, supportive, and designed to inspire confidence and curiosity. Children are encouraged to explore and express themselves through hands-on experiences that promote creativity, critical thinking, and independence. The environment balances structured learning with opportunities for child-led play, allowing children to make choices and develop a sense of autonomy. Daily routines provide consistency, helping children feel secure while also supporting the development of communication, cooperation, and problem-solving skills. Teachers are attentive to each child’s unique developmental needs, creating a space where every child feels seen, valued, and supported. This nurturing environment builds a strong foundation for future learning and a smooth transition to kindergarten.
What Parents Say
Questions You Might Have
Q: What are your hours of operation?
A: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm Monday through Friday.
Q: Do you have availability?
A: Availability changes and is dependent on a child’s age. Please contact us for more specific information.
Q: What is your curriculum?
A: We use FunShine curriculum which aligns with the Maryland State Early Learning Standards. This curriculum also allows for Teachers to have some freedom in their planning so they can reach each child where they are individually.
Q: What food do you provide?
A: We provide a nutritious Breakfast and Afternoon Snack each day. Families provide lunch for their children. We are a peanut/tree nut free facility.
Q: How often do the children go outside?
A: Each classroom of children are scheduled to go outside twice per day weather permitting. If weather does not permit, children participate in gross motor activities inside the classroom.
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