The Learning Center provides a Montessori inspired preschool program (August-May,) as well as summer
The Learning Center has been the best private preschool in the area for over 40 years. Operated by a former public school pre-k teacher, TLC's curriculum strikes the perfect balance between direct instruction in pre-kindergarten skills and learning through enriching, fun experiences. We welcome and celebrate families with diverse backgrounds and students with special needs. Enrolling your child in
TLC has many benefits:
*A small teacher:student ratio, smaller than any other preschool in the area, including public preschool programs (1 adult for every 8 children)
*Class sizes that are half that of public pre-k programs.
*A staff of 3 early childhood professionals, each of whom has over 10 years of experience teaching pre-k and a post-secondary degree in early childhood education or child development.
*A preschool environment that is NOT daycare
*Individual assessments to determine which skills your child needs to work on most, followed by individual and small group instruction to meet your child's needs
*An environment where your child is allowed to be a child--investigating, being curious, making mistakes, getting messy, practicing getting along with others, and having a wonderful time while learning
*A loving discipline policy that does not rely on punishments for "misbehavior," but instead uses problems and conflicts as teachable moments
*The option to have your child continue learning at TLC if you decide to wait an extra year before starting kindergarten
*The option to enroll your child for half or full days, either of which will fully prepare your child for kindergarten
*Affordable annual tuition, which can also be paid weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or semi-annually
*Classrooms equipped with classic educational toys and supplies
*Outside play on a large, shaded playground that has a unique combination of natural elements and playground equipment
Details of our pre-k and school age summer program are available on our website. Our preschool and school age groups function as two separate classrooms with separate playgrounds available (though sometimes, both groups play together outside!) Both groups follow the same weekly theme, but activities are planned with their ages in mind. Both "littles" and "bigs" have engaging, fun days centered around weekly themes including building, science, messy art, cooking, and movie-making (just to name a few!)
