3-Day Preschool Class

CCP 3-day preschool class

Ages: Open to 3-4 year olds. Children must be age 3 by September 1st.

Meets: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings.

Overview: The primary focus of this class is to introduce children to a school setting that is stress-free and fun, providing a safe and comfortable environment with organized play and discussion. In the 3-Day Preschool class at CCP, your child will be encouraged to participate in group activites, and explore their own interests while gaining self-confidence and independence.

Painting, circle-time, secret sack, outdoor play, and occasional field trips are just a few things your child will experience in this introductory preschool program. The topics covered during the school year include: colors, letters, shapes, senses, seasons/calendar, holidays, counting, animals and pets, families, name and address recognition, food and nutrition, and community helpers.

3-Day Preschool Classroom Routine

Time Overview Details
8:30 AM - 8:55 AM Arrival/Greeting/Free Play
  • Greeting from teacher upon arrival
  • Wash hands
  • Free play or Book look
8:55 AM - 9:10 AM Circle Time
(Large Group Learning)
  • Weather
  • Counting/Letter of the Week
  • Secret Sack
  • Review of the day's activities
  • Group discussion
9:10 AM - 10:00 AM Center Play
(Small Group Learning)
  • Facilitated play experiences (blocks, games, dramatic play, etc.)
  • Art-based unit projects
  • Enhanced Creative Arts Program
10:00 AM - 10:10 AM Clean-up Time
10:10 AM - 10:20 AM Music and Movement
  • Songs, musical instruments, finger plays, creative movement
10:20 AM - 10:35 AM Snack (provided by CCP)
10:35 AM - 10:50 AM Story Time
10:50 AM - 11:15 AM Outdoor Recess or Indoor Large Motor Play
  • Outdoor play on beautiful, tree-shaded, fenced playground with tricycle path, play structure with slides, large sand box, and playhouse
  • Indoor play in gross motor room with large play equipment, sand table, kitchen, puppet theater, and indoor riding toys
11:15 AM - 11:20 AM Dismissal of non-Playtime Plus Students
11:20 AM - 12:15 PM Playtime PLUS
  • Extended multi-aged play on the outdoor playground or in the classrooms & gross motor room during incliment weather

"Excellent staff interaction with children. Staff model respect, cooperation, flexibility, patience. Staff provide environment in which children feel comfortable, relaxed, happy and involved in play ... Classrooms are bright, inviting. Individual interest areas are arranged to promote independent learning ... Emphasis on self-exploration, creativity, (and) independence."

-- 2008 State of IL Dept. of Chidren and Family Services (DCFS) Annual Review --