Available Early Childhood Education Programs
Child Care Programs and Curriculum in Lacey, WA
The educational child care programs in our School Readiness Pathway were designed to offer a comprehensive path to prepare your child for elementary school. The School Readiness Pathway features developmentally appropriate programs with specialized curriculum for a variety of ages. Find the right path for your child here.
Infants
Experience nurturing care in a warm, secure environment. Loving teachers care for your child and guide them toward developmental milestones.
We keep them safe, secure, and happy.
The infant care program features our exclusive, milestone-focused approach, Learn from the Start™. This curriculum was developed by our educational experts to focus on the key developmental milestones specific to infants and toddlers.
We emphasize your child’s development, rather than specific age, because all children grow and learn at their own pace, and in their own unique way. Learning experiences are designed to address the individual needs and abilities of each child, in each classroom.
Learn more about our Infants program and milestone-based curriculum.
Toddlers
Toddlers use their bodies, senses, and emerging problem-solving skills, with a balance between individual attention and group experiences.
Natural curiosity and creativity drive learning.
Our Toddler classrooms encourage exploration and promote cognitive, physical, social-emotional, and language development. Our exclusive, milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, was developed by our educational experts to focus on key developmental milestones specific to infants and toddlers.
We emphasize your child’s development, rather than specific age, because all children grow and learn at their own pace, and in their own unique way. Learning experiences are designed to address the individual needs and abilities of each child, in each classroom.
Learn more about our Toddlers program and milestone-based curriculum.
Preschool
Preschool education is an essential step on the path to kindergarten, with hands-on activities and planned cognitive learning experiences.
We embrace children’s individual smarts.
Our exclusive Learning Care System™ digital curriculum offers lesson plans that are generated based on each child’s developmental needs and milestones, resulting in a customized, personalized curriculum.
Inspired by Howard Gardner’s multiple intelligences theory, we focus on the full development of each individual child and recognize how they learn different subjects in different ways, utilizing their intelligences, or “smarts.” We have eight Tutor Time “Smarts” including words, numbers, music, nature, and feelings.
Learn more about how we approach the specific needs and development of your child and further explore our Preschool curriculum.
Pre-K/K Prep
The Pre-K program builds on Preschool learning. We focus on problem solving, responsive listening, language usage, and social skills.
Significant developmental gains happen here.
Pre-K learning experiences continue to be driven by the needs of the children, through the Learning Care System™ digital curriculum. Also, Focus on Literacy features in-school and at-home activities designed to improve your child’s literacy and cognition in areas such as vocabulary development and alphabet knowledge.
Plus, our K-Prep enhancement introduces your child to kindergarten concepts and experiences, with small-group instruction and extended seatwork.
K-Prep is for children starting kindergarten immediately after Pre-K in the fall.
Learn more about how we approach the specific needs and development of your child and further explore our Pre-K/K Prep curriculum.
Private Kindergarten
As the culmination of our School Readiness Pathway, Private Kindergarten prepares your child future academic success.
A small class with big opportunities.
We offer award-winning national programs in literacy, math, and handwriting. Physical education, fine arts, social studies, and science and nature are also explored, while we work closely with your child to meet important social-emotional development objectives.
Please note: All students must meet your state’s kindergarten entry-age requirement to enroll. Please contact your local school for further details.
Learn more about our Private Kindergarten program and curriculum.
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We’re here before and after school, as well as during school breaks and all summer long. Whether you’re seeking a great start or finish to your child’s school day, need some additional help during holidays, or want to broaden your child’s educational experience, you’ll want to consider these additional offerings.
Before and After School
Experience a great start and finish to every school day.
We offer school-age students an involving experience in the morning and afternoons.
Mixing independent and organized activities, education and recreation, our Before- and After-School Clubs focus on daily goal setting, team building, homework support, community projects, and self-reflection. Students experience:
- Structured, supportive environment for studying
- Team-building and self-reflection activities
- Healthy breakfasts and snacks
We also offer additional opportunities for school-age students during school breaks, holidays, and summer vacation. And we may offer transportation to and from your elementary school. Ask your school director for additional details.
Learn more about Before- and After-school Programs.
Summer Camp
Experience fun, learning, and new friendships—all summer long.
Don’t let your child miss out on all the excitement.
Your child will bring home a lifetime of memories when they get in on this great camp experience. We offer special field trips so children can interact with the world around them, plus weekly themes and events focused on topics your child is sure to love:
- Spy Camp
- On the Stage Performing Arts Camp
- Experiments in Science Camp
- Get Your Game On Sports Camp
- Wilderness Explorer Camp
- Culinary Arts Camp
Summer camp is perfect for younger children too. Throughout June, July, and August, children will continue to learn and grow with fun themed activities and special guests.
Note: Age range and programs may vary by school.
Learn more about our Summer Camp program.
Enrichment Programs
Extracurricular classes enhance each child's learning experience.
Enrichment programs allow children to learn while playing and exploring creative outlets.
A variety of programs for younger and older children are available to not only enrich your child’s school experience, but to make things easier on you and give you more free time on nights and weekends.
Here are a few examples of the types of programs offered:
- Gymnastics (tumbling)
- Languages
- Computers
- Music appreciation and education
Learn more about Enrichment Programs.