Classes

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We have three kids and this is our 9th year in total with Stay and Play.  All of them loved their preschool.  The teachers and staff take care of the children with great care and passion.  Our kids' curiosities and love of learning which they gained through the play-based program are truly turning into their lifelong assets.  I appreciate that Stay and Play has been providing a wonderful program.        
(by anonymous)

Our Class Options

Darling Deer!  Ready, Set, Play: (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
 Children must turn one by Aug. 31.  Our Darling Deer Room is comprised of children ages 1 – 2 years with a class size of nine led by a teacher and an assistant teacher.  Days offered in this room are M-W, or T-Th with Friday as an optional third day.  In this room children will be assisted in practicing fine motor skills, gross motor skills, receptive language, expressive language, cognitive skills, self-help skills and socialization.  They will also learn to be away from Mom/Dad, have increased self-esteem, and learn to trust another caregiver.  The curriculum has an emphasis on language development and large and small motor development. The morning is filled with free play, guided play, reading stories, dancing, singing, and playing in the indoor playground. Music classes are held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Children in this class do not need to be potty trained.

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Terrific Turtles: 
​(9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
ABC’s, 123’s and MORE!  Children must turn two by August 31. Our Terrific Turtles Room has a class size of nine led by a teacher and assistant teacher. Classes are available for M-W or T-Th with Fridays as an optional third day. In this room, children will learn to socialize with their peers and become more independent through free play, manipulatives, dramatic play, circle time and arts and crafts. For gross motor activities, children go to our indoor playground for a variety of activities. Music classes are held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Children in this class do not need to be potty trained.

Wonderful Wolves:
​(9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Fun and learning will be had by all!  Children must be three by August 31. Our Wonderful Wolves class is led by a degreed teacher and an assistant teacher with 14 children. Days offered in this room are M-W-F or T-Th with 5 days as a possible option. Children will learn basic preschool skills through a theme-based curriculum encompassing arts & crafts, learning centers, dramatic play, circle time, cooking, field trips and free play. For gross motor activities, children go to our indoor playground for a variety of activities. Each group will have a 30-minute music class every week and will go to our indoor playground daily for gross motor activities. Music classes are held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Children in this class need to be wearing a pull-up or be potty trained.  

​Rainbow Raccoons:
(9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
5-4-3-2-1 Blast off to preschool!  Children must turn four by August 31 and must be potty trained. This classroom has a maximum of 15 children with a degreed teacher and an assistant teacher. Children may be enrolled for the 5-day , 3-day or 2-day per week program.  They are taught  and practice pre-kindergarten skills through a creative, play based, hands-on, child-centered curriculum that includes art, science, social studies, math, literacy and music. Gross motor skills such as hopping, jumping, and climbing will be assessed during activities at our indoor playground or a nearby outdoor park.  Music class is held each Tuesday and Wednesday.

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Fabulous Foxes: (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Maximum enrollment is 11 students, and a mix of three and four year olds (must be potty trained).  This class is a smaller community of learners than their counterparts – the Fabulous Foxes.  The Rainbow Raccoons is a five day/week class running M-F with a degreed teacher and an assistant teacher.  Like the Fab Foxes, they learn pre-kindergarten skills through a creative, hands-on, child-centered curriculum that includes art, math, science, social studies and literacy. The students enjoy play based learning allowing them to prepare for Kindergarten while learning to explore, identify, negotiate, take risks and create meaning in school. Centers that are open every day in the classroom include, science, dramatic play (ie: housekeeping), sensory, blocks, writing, art, library and music.  Students enjoy music class every Tuesday and Wednesday and daily gross motor time either at a nearby park or in our “big room”

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(Adventure Afternoons): 
We offer an extended care program called Adventure Afternoons for 3-5 year olds from 12 noon-2:45 pm. This is done on a permanent basis. Cost in 2024/25 is $20/afternoon (2024/25 $20/afternoon). Your child can stay and eat lunch (pre-packed by you!) and enjoy varied activities including baking, exercising, enriching arts and crafts, music activities, trips to the library, TUMBLEBUS (Mondays) and much more!

Laura Seeley, Director
814-237-1154
[email protected]