At MSCC, we have two different aged classrooms: Pre-K (4-5 year olds), and the 3-4 year old classroom. The Pre-K class has no more than a 10:1 ratio; the 3-4 year old classroom has no more than a 7:1 ratio.
Both age groups share playground time and are integrated together in the afternoons. Your child will have one main teacher, but all teachers may look after your child, especially if they attend MSCC all day.
Curriculum
Pre-Kindergarten (4-5 year old)
In the Pre-K classroom, we follow Experience Education’s Mother Goose Time curriculum. We find that it offers a wide range of activities and experiences in the areas of Social Studies, Science, Literature, Art, Mathematics, and Physical Growth. In addition to our curriculum time, we offer lots of free play, whether inside or outside.
3-4 year old classroom:
The younger class follows the same themes as the Pre-K class, but the activities and projects are adjusted in order to be age appropriate. Along with an academically focused curriculum, the younger class is very focused on physical and emotional development.
Sample schedule:
To get a better idea of what a day at MSCC looks like, please read the following schedule. Please note, teachers may make tweaks to the schedule, etc — this is just a general idea!
7:30-9:00 Morning drop-off (mixed group; all children are together)
9:00-9:30 Transition to classrooms, Circle Time
9:30-10:00 Centers and/or Free Play
10:00-10:30 Snack
10:30-11:15 Activity Block
11:15-12:00 Outside (1/2 day pick-ups!)
12:00-12:30 Lunch
12:30-1:00 Free Play
1:00-2:00 Rest
2:00-5:30 Free Play, Outdoor Time, Additional Activities, etc