Preschool
Class Room Age
Our Preschool Classroom is designed for ages 33 months to 5 (but not in Kindergarten)
Curriculum
All activities for Preschoolers are based on the most up-to-date practices recognized by experts in the field of early childhood education. Preschoolers are Terrific Tadpoles at Afton View! Our Tadpoles are very active, and learning is very crucial at this time to prepare them for school. The Tadpoles will be exposed to early literacy and math, creative arts, muscle development and sensory stimulation.
The classroom teachers will prepare appropriate classroom activities for your Preschooler. Our programs are developed and evaluated annually by the director and lead teachers, to assure that your child is on the path of early development. The FunShine Express Curriculum Manual, your child’s progress notes and the Centers Program Plans are always available for review by parents.
Outdoor Time
Safety
We value your Preschoolers experience at Afton View, and assure that their safety and security is our highest priority. When your child starts at Afton View there will be observation notes done to track their activity or any incidents. AVCCC follows the MN DHS minimum staff-to-child ratios, 1:10 for Preschoolers.
Sample Schedule
| 6:30 – 7:15 | Arrival/Sign-in/Wash Hands/Free Choice Play |
| 7:45 – 8:00 | Cleanup/Restroom Break |
| 8:00 – 8:30 | Breakfast |
| 8:30 – 9:30 | Free Choice Play/Art/Small Group Activities |
| 9:30 – 9:40 | Cleanup/Restroom Break |
| 9:40 – 10:00 | Music/Movement/Reading Time |
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Outside Play Time |
| 10:30 – 10:40 | Restroom Break |
| 10:40 – 11:15 | Teacher Themed Activities |
| 11:15 – 11:30 | Wash Hands/Prep for Lunch |
| 11:30 – 12:00 | Lunch |
| 11:30 – 12:00 | Lunch |
| 12:00 – 2:30 | Rest Time and Quiet Free Choice |
| 2:30 – 2:45 | Restroom Break/Free Choice Play |
| 2:45 – 3:00 | Story Time/Reading Time |
| 3:00 – 3:30 | Snack |
| 3:30 – 4:00 | Music/Large Muscle Activities |
| 4:00 – 4:15 | Restroom Break |
| 4:15 – 6:00 | Outside Time/Free Choice Play |
Sample Schedule
| 6:30 – 7:15 | Arrival/Sign-in/Wash Hands/Free Choice Play |
| 7:45 – 8:00 | Cleanup/Restroom Break |
| 8:00 – 8:30 | Breakfast |
| 8:30 – 9:30 | Free Choice Play/Art/Small Group Activities |
| 9:30 – 9:40 | Cleanup/Restroom Break |
| 9:40 – 10:00 | Music/Movement/Reading Time |
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Outside Play Time |
| 10:30 – 10:40 | Restroom Break |
| 10:40 – 11:15 | Teacher Themed Activities |
| 11:15 – 11:30 | Wash Hands/Prep for Lunch |
| 11:30 – 12:00 | Lunch |
| 11:30 – 12:00 | Lunch |
| 12:00 – 2:30 | Rest Time and Quiet Free Choice |
| 2:30 – 2:45 | Restroom Break/Free Choice Play |
| 2:45 – 3:00 | Story Time/Reading Time |
| 3:00 – 3:30 | Snack |
| 3:30 – 4:00 | Music/Large Muscle Activities |
| 4:00 – 4:15 | Restroom Break |
| 4:15 – 6:00 | Outside Time/Free Choice Play |
Schedule a Tour
The best way to see what our Tadpoles are up to, is to schedule a tour. We look forward to meeting you and your family.