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Iris Family Center for Early Childhood Education

Program Information (Click any age level for more information)

Toddler Time (age 16 months to 2)


Toddler Time is a staff supervised program where children and parents/caregivers spend one hour a week allowing children to discover and become familiar with the preschool setting. A typical session consists of music, snack, art project, free time to explore the classroom, and playground time.




Traditional Preschool (age 2 through 5)


For children age two through five, we offer a traditional preschool with a full curriculum.

Our children begin the day with circle time, an opportunity to share and show care for the lives and interests of friends. Other integral parts of the children’s day include free play, story time, a cooking project, music, art, and snack time. Children have outdoor playground time each day, weather permitting. When the weather is bad, we bring the fun inside to our indoor play area. Teachers, outside guests, and volunteers also involve the children in science projects, creative movement, drama, and cooperative games.

Young 2’s program (children must turn 2 by October 1st)


This program meets two mornings a week.

Older 2’s program (children must turn 2 by April 30th)


This program meets three mornings a week.

3 Year Old Program (children must turn 3 by October 1st)


The school offers a 3-day or 5-day option.

4 Year Old Program (children must turn 4 by October 1st)


This program meets 5 days a week.

KinderRichment


Our unique KinderRichment program was developed in 1992 to meet the needs of half-day kindergartners. Offered on a three or four day a week basis, KinderRichment is an enrichment class after kindergarten. The children “visit” various countries around the world, learning about the different cultures, foods, games, art and music of each land. While in KinderRichment, they experience painting the Sistine Chapel with paper taped under the tables and the children lying on the ground. They visit Amsterdam and paint some Van Gogh masterpieces. Children learn about classical musicians by exploring their music, lives and inspirations. When not “traveling”, the class might build a volcano, rain forest or solar system. The year culminates with an art show, gallery style, open to friends and family.





Enrollment begins in December for returning students/families.
Open enrollment begins in January.
PreSchool Sedars 2008