Preschool 2

Services

Great Beginnings is a full service preschool where we care and teach children from 18 months to six years old. Our classes are grouped according to age and are guided by teachers educated and experienced in giving your child the highest care and attention. Our teachers create interactive class settings, which include challenging activities, enriching materials, all in a supportive environment.

Curriculum

At Great Beginnings we provide a developmentally appropriate curriculum based on a child-centered perspective that acknowledges your child as a whole: a social, cognitive, emotional, and physical individual. We create an environment which will motivate your child to discover and apply new skills. Children become active learners though play; our teachers will observe your child and respond to inquiries and activities initiated by him/her.

How do our teachers promote social, cognitive, emotional, and physical growth?

• Social: Social skills are learned through circle time discussions and interactions with the teachers and their peers. Your child will learn how to initiate or manage social interactions inside and outside the classroom with various staff, peers and parents. And will be encouraged to make decisions and to consider how their actions affect others.
• Cognitive: Our teachers consider their classroom setting a rich opportunity to learn. They create challenging activities using enriching materials while providing supportive assistance. Your child will be encouraged to be an active participant in subjects such as math, reading and phonics.
• Emotional: Various artwork activities, storytelling and group exercises are selected to enhance self-esteem and self-expression which in turn creates a safe environment for emotional growth.
• Physical: Our staff understands the physical changes each child goes through. We keep in mind the wide individual differences in the rates at which children grow. Our students practice karate, yoga, dance and have outside play time.

Our staff strives to build an extraordinary relationship with your child and you. Because your child has its own needs and learning style, we will adapt our curriculum to meet his/her demands. You will be informed and included in all decisions regarding your child’s’ needs. We welcome and encourage your input in creating the best learning environment possible.

At Great Beginnings we believe your child is a special part of the human existence and is a valuable part of life. Research is continuing to find that the early learning years form the foundation for later development.

Great Beginnings is where a lifetime of learning begins.

School Guidelines/Faq’s

• Holidays
  Great Beginnings will be closed for the following holidays:
  New Years Day
  Presidents Day
  Memorial Day
  Independence Day
  Labor Day
  Veterans Day
  Thanksgiving (2 days)
  Christmas (2 days)
• Hours
  Full days are from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday – Friday
  (Santa Clarita location closes at 6:30 pm)
  Half days are from 8:30 am to Noon Monday – FridayYour child must be picked up by closing time or late fees may apply.
• Lunch/Snacks
  Your child may bring his/her own lunch or participate in our hot lunch program. We provide morning and afternoon snacks.
• Clothing/Dress/Toys
  Each child needs to have a complete change of clothing at school. All belongings and clothes should be marked with your child’s name. Children should come to school dressed in comfortable play clothes and tennis shoes. For your child’s safety, please do not have them wear sandals, flip-flops or slippery shoes.Please do not send your child to school with toy guns, war toys, money or valuable articles.
• Rest Time
  There is an approximate two hour rest time after lunch when your child could relax or sleep. Please provide a fitted crib-sized sheet for their mat.
• Music and Dance Class
  We provide weekly music and dance classes to all enrolled children.
• Potty Training
  We are happy to assist you with potty training (additional fees may apply).
• What is your child to teacher ratio?
  Usually nine or ten children to one teacher. (Learn more about our curriculum).
• What are your teacher’s credentials?
  All teachers have completed the necessary Early Child Education (ECE) courses and many of our staff hold bachelors degrees or are pursuing higher education.
• What measures do you take to keep your school clean and safe?
  We work diligently to create and keep a clean environment for your children. We employ the services of a cleaning crew that cleans every night, disinfect toys and teach the importance of hand washing.As well as conducting periodic earthquake and fire drills, all staff is trained in CPR and 1st Aid.