Academics
Each school day offers a balance of free time and planned activities in subjects such as art, music, Spanish, science, reading and math. Designed by early childhood education professionals, our integrated curriculum gives each child the opportunity to develop individual skills while learning through play.
Our Curriculum
Our curriculum integrates the High Scope and Creative Curriculum. We help children to develop communication, social, emotional, and motor skills through daily activities in subjects such as:
Math
In addition to counting, children practice identifying and describing symbols, shapes, and patterns. They also begin to learn about measuring and spatial relationships.
Science
Water play and nature walks allow children to observe, gather information, and communicate their ideas about the natural and physical world around them.
Language
Extensive libraries of children’s books support literacy development while signs and labels throughout the classroom promote reading, identifying, and categorizing materials.
Movement
Daily outdoor free play on our playgrounds is an opportunity for safe climbing, jumping, and other athletics that provide children with exercise and aid in developing an awareness of their bodies.
Art
Children may experiment with materials such as paint, markers, and clay to create drawings, sculptures, and other crafts. This helps them to not only develop fine motor skills, but also express their ideas and emotions.
Pretend Play
Imaginative and pretend play are important avenues for children to learn interpersonal skills. They may create dialogue and use props to invent or act out stories using a range of communication and artistic skills.
Our Learning Environment
Each classroom is tailored for specific age groups and divided into activity areas that are equipped with age-appropriate toys, art supplies, books and other play materials. These activity areas encourage creativity, independence and responsibility.
During daily free time, each child has the opportunity to:
Choose an activity area and play independently or with a group.
Communicate their choices to the teacher and follow through with their decisions.
Practice taking care of their classroom and toys while cooperating with classmates.
Our Extracurriculars
In addition to our daily curriculum, each Creative Play School center offers unique extracurricular activities during school hours. Parents have the option to enroll children in activities that are specific to each child’s interests and needs. Please note that some of these activities are not included in the cost of tuition.
Little Hands Music
- Location: N Howard St
- Ages: 16 months - 4 years
Little Hands is an award-winning program offering music and movement classes. Children have the opportunity to dance, sing, and play instruments.
After School Program and Tutoring
- Location: E Windsor Ave
- Ages: 5-10 years
- Time: 2:30pm - 6pm
Our after school program includes games, arts and crafts, homework help, and other activities. We also provide the option for individual tutoring in all subjects.
Excite Soccer
- Locations: both
- Ages: 2-4 years
Children are encouraged to develop mental, physical, and social abilities through creative soccer games. Participants will build confidence and learn about teamwork while practicing basic coordination and agility with and without a soccer ball.
Young Naturalists Summer Camp
- Location: E Windsor Ave
- Ages: 5-10 years
The Young Naturalists day camp at Creative Play School encourages children to understand the variety of living things on earth, to appreciate the ways that we depend on nature and to feel wonder and care for the natural world. Learn more about the Young Naturalists summer camp.