Preschool (Three Options)

It is RCC's belief that children's early years are a time for developing a sense of security and self-worth. We work to ensure each preschooler develops the inner confidence they will need for success in later academic pursuits by becoming a productive member of our group. Color, number, and letter concepts also develop as the result of many opportunities to explore a variety of materials.

Each day includes time for: art, music, and dramatics to foster creative thinking; small group "facilitated" play to encourage social skills; physical activity on the playground; puzzles, blocks, and other manipulatives encouraging school readiness skills; story times; informal conversation over breakfast, lunch, and snacks; walks in the neighborhood; unstructured play to promote independence; reading and writing in various ways.

All-Day Preschool

Ages: 3 to 4 years

Group Size: 18

Staffing: 1 teacher, 1 assistant teacher, 1 aide

Typical Schedule:

7:00 - 8:00 a.m. Arrival
8:00 - 8:35 a.m. Free Play
8:35 - 8:40 a.m. Clean up
8:40 - 8:55 a.m.Breakfast
8:55 - 9:25 a.m.Large Group Activities
9:25 - 10:40 a.m.Outside Play
10:40 - 11:10 a.m.Small Group
11:10 - 12:00 p.m.Indoor Play
Recall/ Continuation
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.Lunch and Story
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.Rest
3:00 - 3:30 p.m.Quiet Play
3:30 - 3:45 p.m.Snack
3:45 - 4:15 p.m.Afternoon Circle
4:15 - 6:00 p.m.Outdoor/ Indoor Play

A.M. Preschool
(Monday - Friday)

Times: 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Ages: 4 to 5 years

Group Size: 18

Staffing: 1 teacher, 1 assistant teacher

Typical Schedule: See below

P.M. Preschool
Tuesday, Thursday

Times: 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Ages: 3 to 4 years

Group Size: 16

Staffing:1 teacher, 1 assistant teacher

Typical Schedule:

Open Circle (songs, weather, numbers, calendar, show & tell, sharing thoughts)
Small Group Activities
Individual Choices
Work Time (staff facilitates problem-solving/antidotes)
Clean-up
Recall - sharing projects and discussion
Snack time
Music/movement
Storytime
Indoor/outdoor play
Dismissal