Preschool

Sobrato Early Academic Language (SEAL) 

SEAL offers a model of intensive language development that builds a foundation for early language and literacy – beginning in preschool and continuing through the primary grades. Children use high-level, complex language to talk about what they are learning, express their feelings and thoughts, ask questions, make predictions, and think through solutions to academic and social problems and tasks. Teachers model rich, expressive language and create an environment where vocabulary and concepts come to life. Children learn through active hands on play based, project based, inquiry focused opportunities to engage their world. 

High Scope

The Preschool Programs use the High Scope Curriculum approach to teaching and learning. Research based and child focused, the High Scope Curriculum uses a carefully designed process - called "active participatory learning" - to achieve powerful, positive outcomes. The High Scope Preschool Curriculum not only helps young children excel in language and cognitive learning but also promotes independence, curiosity, decision-making, cooperation, persistence, creativity, and problem solving - the fundamental skills that help determine success in adult life.
 

Small Group- Teachers develop intentional lessons to implement during small-group that emphasize on one or more of the content areas. A group of 6-8 children engage in the lessons which are based on their interests and developmental needs. The teacher initiates and introduces the lesson and children have opportunities to make choices about how to use the materials and freely communicate their ideas. At the end of the period, children help with cleanup.

Content Areas

1. Social and Emotional Development

2. Language and Literacy Development

3. English Language Development

4. Cognition-Math & Science

5. Physical Development–Health & Nutrition, Music & Movement

Large Group- Large-group time builds a sense of community. Up to 20 children and two adults come together for movement and music activities, interactive storytelling, and other shared experiences. Children have many opportunities to make choices and play the role of leader.

Planning Time-Teachers meet with their primary group of children. Children think about what they want to do and describe their plan to the group. Teachers encourage and offer extensions for the children's chosen path.
 

Work Time-This is the longest portion of the day where children carry out their plans or shift to new activities that interest them. Children are encouraged to make choices, decisions and initiate their own activities. Teachers act as guides and facilitators supporting children's work.
 

Recall Time- The "review" portion of our day, children discuss what they have done and learned, and listen to the activities of the other children.

A daily routine is a consistent framework for the day that provides a balanced variety of experiences and learning opportunities. Our daily routine includes time for indoor and outdoor experiences as well as time for child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities. The High Scope Daily Routine includes small and large group experience and the Plan-Do-Review sequence.

8:15 - 8:30   Greet Children and Parents

8:30 - 8:55  Circle Time

8:55 - 9:15   Small Groups

9:15 - 9:30   Planning Time

9:30 - 10:30 Work Time (snack table open)

10:30 - 10:45 Clean-up / Review Time

10:45 - 11:15     Outdoor Play /Dismissal

Fee Schedule

• Annual registration fees is due at time of enrollment and is paid annually in July. 
• 12 month- Early Learning Monthly Fee Schedule 
• 10 month- Early Learning Month Fee Schedule- Part Day

Tuition Assistance

• Tuition assistance is available at Bowers, Bracher, Briarwood, Hughes, Mayne, Montague and Scott Lane. Full and part day services are available.

• Families qualify for services based on family size and income

• Enrollment Priorities for Tuition Assistance

  • First:  Child is recipient of Child Protective Services or At-Risk of being neglected, abused or exploited

  • Second: Child with exceptional needs from income eligible family (Enroll in income ranking order)

  • Third: Eligible 4 year old not enrolled in Transitional Kindergarten. Within each income ranking prioritize as follows:
    • Exceptional needs child

    • Dual Language Learner

  • Fourth: Eligible 3 year old. Within each income ranking prioritize as follows:
    • Exceptional needs child

    • Dual Language Learner

  • Fifth: Family income is not more than 15% above income threshold. Prioritize as follows: (limited to 10% of funded enrollment) 
    • Exceptional needs child

    • 4 year old child 

    • 3 year old child

  • Sixth: Approved CSPP site operating within attendance boundaries of a qualified Free or Reduced Price Meals school, 3 or 4 year old child may be enrolled without establishing eligibility

  • Seventh: Children enrolling to provide expanded learning & care
    to transitional kindergarten or kindergarten pupils may be enrolled in a wraparound setting if family meets eligibility criteria