Preschool

Preschool age children are exploring their worlds, learning about boundaries and independence. At The Robin’s Nest in Sleepy Hollow, we work to foster an environment where preschoolers learn in a safe, fun way. Our teachers help prepare your child for school by providing the foundational building blocks for lifelong learning.

Our curriculum inspires children to use their imaginations and to explore the world at their own pace. Preschoolers at our child care center learn through play, various planned activities and using different tools that are provided.

Areas of focus include the following:

• Literacy and Language – children listen to stories and expand their vocabulary while learning to recognize letters as well as their name
• Math – children will be introduced to numbers and counting as well as grouping objects, which provide the foundation of future math lessons
• Science – the teachers provide opportunities for children to observe and learn from the world around them while creating fun and safe experiments
• Social skills – preschoolers develop their ability to play with friends, learning important character traits for future interactions and relationships with people
• Emotional skills – teachers praise the children as they learn how to do things on their own, giving them self-confidence to tackle more complicated tasks as they grow
• Gross and fine motor skills – through play and fun activities, children continue to develop their gross motor skills while learning fine motor skills through drawing, puzzles and other art projects

We work with the parents to develop learning opportunities that are geared towards the child’s interests and personality. We hope to teach every child that learning is fun and happens all the time to make them more aware of their environment. The goal of the teachers at The Robin’s Nest is to help your child develop into a well-rounded person who not only excels in the classroom once they leave our center, but in the world as they go through life.