Child’s World
4104 Manor, Grand Blanc, MI 48439
(810) 742-8400
Programs
Child’s World Infant / Toddler Programs
(Ages 2 weeks – 3 years)
Infant Program (2 Weeks – 1 Year)
Your baby’s first year of life is an amazing time of growth and discovery. We realize the importance of the choices you are making for your child’s future.
Our infant care is designed to give your precious bundle lots of love, attention, security and stimulation.
A teacher who has been specially trained for infants will make sure your child’s needs are consistently met. Babies are fed, while being held or rocked, either on demand or according to your direction. We chart your baby’s eating, sleeping and diapering times daily so you are informed about your child’s day with us.
Our infant room is filled with colorful and interesting things to see and do. A wide variety of toys are provided to stimulate your child and provide new sensory opportunities. Our teachers will talk, sing and read to your child each day. Rolling and tummy time provide your infant with the opportunity to develop strength and increased mobility.
We pride ourselves on keeping a sanitary and clean environment for your baby. Your child’s health is a priority at Child’s World.
Wee Walker Program (Approximately 1 Year – 2 Years)
As your baby begins walking, our wee walker program accommodates their growing interest in learning new things. Colors and shapes will be emphasized during group time, as well as finger plays, stories and songs. Your child will enjoy sensory activities such as water play, pudding painting and chasing bubbles.
Small motor skill activities, such as stacking blocks, eating finger foods, and shape sorters, help to develop strength and dexterity. Large motor skill activities, such as outdoor play, rolling on mats, and tricycle riding, develop coordination.
Wee walkers will enjoy a hot lunch and will begin eating at a table. Emphasis is given to developing a sleeping and eating schedule to help ensure your child a smooth transition into our toddler program.
Toddler Preschool Program (Approximately 2 Years – 3 Years)
Your toddler’s day will be filled with many different activities. Our teachers regularly join children in play, modeling appropriate behavior toward others and challenging them to create and explore. Teachers recognize the success of students and use positive reinforcement to encourage good behavior and future accomplishments.
The alphabet, shapes, colors and numbers will be introduced through the senses. At circle time, a variety of stories, songs, finger plays and games will capture your child’s interest in learning. Daily art projects will reinforce concepts that are learned during group time while they provide the sensory activities that toddlers love.
Our goal is to provide an environment that is equipped to promote active learning. A wide range of materials and types of play are provided for your toddler. The following are opportunities your child will have in the classroom:
- House and dramatic play
- Sand and water
- Science and discovery
- Outdoor activities
- Circle time
- Fine motor manipulatives
- Art projects
As your child becomes ready, attention is given to potty training. Table manners, good eating and healthy snacks are emphasized. At your request, a toddler activity sheet can be sent home to keep you informed about your child’s day with us, including diapering, potty training and sleeping habits.
Infant, Wee Walker and Toddler Programs
All children under the age of 3 years are assigned to a primary caregiver. A primary caregiver is a teacher who is responsible for the care of individual children. This provides continuity in the relationship as the child, teacher and parent establish a bond. As a result, effective communication takes place and a more predictable atmosphere for everyone is created.
Child’s World Preschool Programs
(Ages 3 – 5 ½)
Preschool I Program (3 – 4 Years Old)
Readiness activities in a learning environment with positive reinforcement will be our daily goal as we work with each individual child. Our preschool program will help your child develop acceptable behavior patterns toward others and will learn how to be a part of a group.
Emphasis is placed on self-help skills, asking for what they need, and developing good manners. Continued assistance for potty training is available.
Your child will be exposed to songs, finger plays, stories, cutting, colors, coloring, numbers, shapes, letters and many other concepts contained in our monthly curriculum calendar.
Preschool II Program (4 – 5 Years Old)
Preschool II is designed to continue to develop your child’s social, emotional and academic needs. Following directions, taking care of personal belongings, using inside voices / walking feet, and making good choices are part of our day.
The academic portion of our program contains:
- Colors, numbers, shapes and letters
- Skill-time activities (cutting, writing, counting and patterning)
- Circle time (calendar, weather, songs and finger plays)
- Language arts
- Math and science concepts
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Center-time choices
Montessori PreK Program (4 -5 Years Old)
Primary Areas: Everyday living, Language, Sensorial, Geography,and Math areas
Prekindergarten Program (4 ½ – 5 ½ Years Old)
The goal of our prekindergarten program is to build new skills that will benefit your student in kindergarten. Emphasis is placed on cognitive skills as well as problem solving and independent thinking abilities. Creative expression is captured through art, music and dramatic play. Individual attention is given to students to develop beginning concepts in math and science.
We strive to create an environment rich in opportunities to expand attention spans and increase positive peer interaction.
Our structured prekindergarten program enables many students to develop the following skills:
- Recognize and write letters in both capital and lower case
- Learn letter sounds
- Beginning sight words
- Recognize and write numbers 1 through 20
- Learn to write their first and last name
- Recite home address and phone number
- Provide exposure to American Sign Language and Spanish
- Learn to cut and trace neatly
- Awareness of U.S. geography
- Learn simple addition and subtraction
- Use of classroom computers
Pre I, Pre II and Prekindergarten
Our preschool and prekindergarten classes help all children learn social skills through play during free-choice center times and outside time.
Child’s World’s monthly activity calendar helps you, as a parent, be involved and informed about your child’s day.
In every preschool class we stress the importance of parent-teacher communication. Biannual progress reports will inform you of your child’s progress and personal goals.
Teachers will save throughout the year a sampling of your child’s accomplishments and compile them in a take-home memory book.
Latchkey Programs (Ages 5 – 12 Years)
Our latchkey program offers outdoor play and free-art and -center play, with exposure to math, science and language activities. Plus, it gives students a place to do homework.
As part of the Atherton School District, transportation is provided daily to and from Child’s World to Atherton Middle School and Vern Van Y Elementary in both the morning and afternoon.
Latchkey students have the available option to spend snow days, days off and vacation days with us.
Summer Young Explorer Program
Young Explorers is a combination program, offering free-play, field trips and educational experiences.
Children will enjoy peer interaction, allowing them to be a part of a team as they play in the sun, have fun, and gain knowledge through hands-on experiences. Our program includes a multi-age group that allows children to build skills supporting, cooperating with, and helping others.
Three playgrounds give plenty of room for your child to get exercise and play the types of games they love. An air-conditioned classroom offers a place to cool down and enjoy quiet activities such as journaling, reading and art.
Our program includes the following:
- Science and math exploration
- Cooking
- Arts and crafts
- Language arts
- Dramas put on by students for younger children
- Water play
- Picnics
Field trips are an integral part of our summer and are a favorite among students. Past trips have included exciting experiences such as these:
- Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad
- Formar Nature Preserve
- Rollhaven Skating Center
- Bowling
- Burton Police Department / Mayor Smiley’s office
- Local restaurants
- Movies
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