A ratio of 6 students to one teacher is maintained. The focus is on physical development, nutrition, and emerging language. Parents attend an evening discussion group once a month. Topics of interest to parents of young children are presented. A trained family educator serves as the classroom teacher and is a resource for parents on parenting issues.
Class size is limited to ten children plus their adult.
Either or both parents, a babysitter, or relative may attend the weekly classes. A parent is expected to participate in the evening discussion group. This program is for children who are in kindergarten and ready for a full-day program. In addition, enrichment activities are offered in history, geography, biology, the arts, and physical skill development. The program helps the child make the transition from learning in the concrete to learning in the abstract.