Mother’s Day Out
Our Mother's Day Out program is designed for children between the ages of 18 months and up to 3+ years. The MDO program is offered as a one or two-day class and focuses on learning through play, the development of social skills, language skills, and pre-academic skills. Children do not need to be potty trained!
Little Tykes
Expectations
Must be 18 months at time of enrollment
Must be able to self-feed and drink from a sippy cup (no bottles)
Must be able to walk
Goals
Children in our Little Tykes Program are exposed to the social readiness skills that help prepare them for preschool. Social readiness skills include: separation from a caregiver, interacting with same-age peers, following one-step directions, and language development.
Program Details
One Day - (Any Day Monday through Thursday) - 9AM - 12PM
Two Day - (Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday) 9 AM -12 PM
There is an 8-student maximum enrollment.
Program Pricing
One day per week $110.00 /Month
Two days per week $190.00 /Month
There is a $50 non-refundable registration fee plus 1/2 of the first month tuition due upon registration. Programs subject to change if enrollment minimums are not met. A discount is available for families with multiple children enrolled at Hope Preschool. Inquire upon registration.
Big Kids
Expectations
Must be 2.5 years on or before September 1st
Must be able to self-feed and drink from a cup or a sippy cup
Must be able to walk
Potty Training NOT required
Goals
Children in our Big Kids program are exposed to the classroom readiness skills and pre-academic skills that will help them prepare for our preschool program. Specific skills include: separation from a caregiver, following directions, working in small and large learning groups, self-help/care skills, following a classroom routine and exposure to academic skills.
Program Details
MDO Big Kids is offered as a two day program and is available on
Tuesday and Thursday from 9AM -1PM.
or
Wednesday and Friday from 9AM - 1PM.
There is a 10-student maximum enrollment.
Program Pricing
Two days per week $215.00 /Month
There is a $50 non-refundable registration fee plus 1/2 of the first month tuition due upon registration. Programs subject to change if enrollment minimums are not met. A discount is available for families with multiple children enrolled at Hope Preschool. Inquire upon registration.
Big Kids Curriculum
-Exposure to Letters and Letter Sounds
-Exposure to First Name
-Crayon Grip
-Sitting for short Story Time
-Exposure to Nursery Rhymes/ Fingerplays
-Building New Vocabulary
-Building Listening Skills
-Exposure to Numbers 0-10
-Counting 0-5
-Matching
-Same and Different
-Sorting
-Patterns (AB)
-Sizes (Big, Little)
-Shape Recognition
-Explore Science Tools: Magnets, Prisms, Magnifying Glass, etc.
-Observe Insect Life
-Observe Plant Growth
-Observe Weather and Plant Life during each season
-Exposure to teacher measuring and mixing ingredients while cooking
-Exposure to basic colors and experiment with mixing them
-Explore a variety of art processes: painting, drawing, collage, etc.
-Use a variety of art materials: Crayons, Tempera Paint, Watercolor Paint, Crayons, Markers, Art Chalk
-Participate in movement songs and dances
-Use scarves, rhythm sticks and beans bags to practice rhythms
-Participate in dramatic play
-Act out movements and sounds of animals
-Practice problem-solving skills in social situations
-Share classroom materials with the group
