Early Childhood

Your child is at an amazing stage. They are now getting up and moving, expanding their boundaries, and trying to better understand the world around them. The senses are the gateway to unlimited learning experiences. Sensory play and activities include anything that stimulates your

Each week we will explore a color of the rainbow through books, songs, and crafts. A list of colors we will cover will be sent home at the first class. We encourage the kids to wear that color for “show and tell”. Children will leave each class with finished products to show off the color they have learned. Be prepared to get a little messy. This is a parent/ child program. 

Location: Community Center
R/NR Fee: $38/$48 (6 weeks)

Min/Max: 5/8

This class is a great opportunity for caregiver and child to spend time together. Each week we will focus on a different preschool concept from shapes, colors, numbers, ABC’s, and more. We will enjoy circle time, stories, songs, educational manipulatives, and create an art project.

This is a parent/child program. 

Location: Community Center
R/NR Fee: $38/$48 (6 weeks)

Min/Max: 5/8

Have you taken all our Parent/Tot classes? Is your two-year-old ready to try a class on their own? Then this is the perfect class for them! Each week we will have some great toys out for the children to play with to help ease the separation. After playtime, we will introduce the children to carpet time with songs, stories, and dance. The children will get a chance to try their hand at arts and crafts, too. Each class will also have a snack time to allow the children to sit together and socialize. Please inform us of any allergies at time of registration. We encourage parents to drop off and leave quickly as this aids in the childr en’s transition to “school”. Children do not need to be potty trained, but a parent will need to return if changing is required. This is a drop-off program. 

Location: Community Center
R/NR Fee: $44/$55 (6 weeks)

Min/Max: 5/8

Join us for a fun class that will teach your child about emotions. Each week we will discuss a different feeling word, learn songs and dance to go with it, as well as listen to a book and do a craft activity. This is a parent/child program. 

No class 1/18. 

Location: Community Center
R/NR Fee: $36/$45 (4 weeks)

Min/Max: 5/8

Mom, need a break to do some shopping or run errands? This program will offer you a chance to get your little one active and socializing while you get some things done. We start each class with fun free play then move into circle time with stories and music. Every class will offer a craft time, too. We will provide snack and drink each week. Please inform us of any allergies at the time of registration. This is a popular class, so sign up now! This is a drop-off program. No class 1/18 and 2/15. 

Location: Community Center
R/NR Fee: $68/$85 (6 weeks)

Min/Max:

Every year we get lots of questions from parents asking us if their child is ready for preschool. We asked our preschool teachers to help us develop a list of skills that they think make a well-rounded preschooler and we are putting that list to use in this great educational class. Many times, parents think about the academic skills, but this list is more about the basics needed to be successful. With these skills, in place, the academics will follow. We will focus a lot on fine motor skills involving pencil grip and writing, painting, scissors and gluing. As well we will also be working on buttons, zippers, and puzzles. Some of our time each week will also be spent on following directions through carpet/story time, songs, dances and simple academic worksheets. Each class will have a short playtime as well, to work on socialization and friendship. 

This is a drop-off program. 

Location: Community Center
R/NR Fee: $44/$55 (6 weeks)

Min/Max: 5/8

Using simple lessons, crossing the curriculum, we will help your child develop their scientific skills. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and math. We are bringing this hot topic down to the preschool level. It is a hands-on, inventive, and creative way to teach children educational concepts while they are having fun and playing. Each week will have a different theme to guide the learning process. We will incorporate stories, songs, and crafts to expand the experience. There will be plenty of time for exploring, predicting, building, and solving. This is a drop-off program. 

Location: Community Center
R/NR Fee: $36/$45 (4 weeks)

Min/Max: 5/8

Kids will be having so much fun in this hands-on class, as they explore their creativity in this art adventure club. Kids Craft Club participants will create a variety of art and craft projects that include painting, pastels, multimedia collage, and seasonal activities. Old clothes are a must! This is a drop-off program. 

Location: Community Center
R/NR Fee: $38/$48 (4 weeks)

Min/Max: 5/8

Does your daughter love to be with her girlfriends dressing up, singing, dancing, and looking pretty? Have her join us as we live in a make-believe world of princesses. This class will offer plenty of stories, crafts, and playtime! All participants are encouraged to wear their own costumes or gowns if desired. We will serve or create a royal treat, so please inform us of any allergies at the time of registration. 

This is a drop-off program. 

Location: Community Center
R/NR Fee: $11/$14

Min/Max: 5/8

Location: VIRTUAL
R/NR Fee: $42/$52 (4 weeks)

Min/Max: 5/8

Spend an evening making lots of heart decorations to adorn your house or give to loved ones. This class is sure to help spread the cheer of Valentine’s Day. We will use plenty of different arts and craft supplies to make some special projects. After we are done crafting, we will decorate Valentine cookies using lots of frosting and sprinkles. Before we go home, we will enjoy our cookies while listening to some holiday themed stories. This is a drop-off program. 

Location: As We Grow Preschool
R/NR Fee: $13/$16

Min/Max: 5/8

Not sure what to give that special person in your child’s life for the holiday? Or maybe you would just love a keepsake for yourself made by your child. During this class, your child will create a few holiday gifts for the upcoming season of giving. The gifts are sure to be sweet and capture your child’s individuality and creativity. We will help your child wrap their gift and attach homemade cards. This is a drop-off program. 

Location: As We Grow Preschool
R/NR Fee: $14/$17

Min/Max: 5/8

Explore animals and their habitats through art, stories and crafts. Please pack a sack lunch for your child, as each class will start with group lunchtime to chat, share stories and learn about the day’s animal. Each week we will learn new facts about fascinating creatures while creating a one-of-a-kind art project. We will be getting messy, so please wear appropriate clothing! This is a drop-off program. 

Location: Community Center
R/NR Fee: $38/$48 (4 weeks)

Min/Max: 5/8

Are you looking for something educational and creative for your Prekindergarten or Kindergarten student to do in the afternoon? Come to the Community Center and we will take a different adventure every month. One of our knowledgeable preschool teachers, will focus on Kindergarten and readiness skills that children need to be successful in school including working with letters, numbers, sounds and writing. Having fun and making friends is also stressed. Please pack a sack lunch for your child, as each class will start with group lunchtime to chat, share stories and learn about the day’s upcoming activities. Please inform us of any allergies at the time of registration.  This is a drop-off program.   No class 1/18, 2/15, 3/22, 4/5. 

Location: Community Center
R/NR Fee: $87/$102 (6 weeks)  (current Non-Resident Preschool participants pay Resident rate)

Min/Max: 5/8

updated details:
LUNCH BUNCH! (4.5-6 yrs)
Wednesdays 12:15-2:45pm February 17-March 31

We are opening up one of our preschool classrooms again this year for some lunch and learning on Wednesday afternoons. Pack your child a sack lunch and head over to the Community Center to join the fun. Each month a different enrichment theme will be covered. Kindergarten readiness skills will be addressed during every class, while we delve further into unique topics than time allows in the regular class. Socialization, creativity, and education all rolled into one in this great program. Please inform us of any allergies at the time of registration. This is a drop-off program. No Class 3/24.

Location: Community Center
R/NR: $87/$102 (6 weeks)
(Current Non-Resident Preschool Participants pay Resident Rate)
Min/Max: 5/8

Code: Day: Date(s): Time:
1258 Wed 1/6-2/10 12:15-2:45 pm
session cancelled.

1259 Wed 2/17-3/31 12:15-2:45 pm
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This is a drop-off program. No class 3/24. 

Location: Community Center
R/NR Fee: $87/$102 (6 weeks)  (Current Non-Resident Preschool participants pay Resident rate)

Min/Max: 5/8