420 W. Gartner Road
Naperville, Illinois 60565
630-355-8282
Map to School
Typical Class Schedules
2-1/2-year olds
8:45-9:00 a.m. Arrival
9:00-9:15 a.m. Circle Time/Learning Activity Review
9:15-10:00 a.m. Free-Choice/Art
10:00-10:15 a.m. Snack
10:15-10:35 a.m. Music
10:35-11:00 a.m. Outside Play
11:00-11:10 a.m. Story Time
11:15 a.m. Dismissal
3-year olds
8:45-9:00 a.m. Arrival
9:00-9:15 a.m. Circle Time/Learning Activity Review
9:15-10:00 a.m. Free-Choice/Art
10:00-10:15 a.m. Snack
10:15-10:35 a.m. Music
10:35-11:00 a.m. Outside Play
11:00-11:10 a.m. Story Time
11:15 a.m. Dismissal
4-year olds
8:45-9:00 a.m. Arrival
9:00-9:30 a.m. Circle Time/Learning Activity Review
9:30-9:50 a.m. Outside Play
9:50-10:00 a.m. Music
10:00-10:15 a.m. Snack
10:15-11:00 a.m. Free-Choice Play/Art
11:00-11:10 a.m. Story Time
11:15 a.m. Dismissal
5-year olds
8:45-9:00 a.m. Arrival
9:00-9:20 a.m. Circle Time
9:20-9:40 a.m. Music
9:40-10:00 a.m. Outdoor Play
10:00-10:30 a.m. Learning Activity Review
10:30-10:55 a.m. Free-Choice Play/Art
10:55-11:10 a.m. Story Time & Snack
11:15 a.m. Dismissal
Note: Schedules are flexible because of developmental needs of the children and/or weather conditions.
Circle Time: Planned activities emphasize socialization skills, cognitive development and small-motor experiences using music, fingerplays, science and stories to encourage listening skills. Some specific activities: calendar, weather, and show-and-tell.
Art: A variety of media are provided to offer creative experiences through cutting, gluing, pasting, painting, coloring, etc.
Music: Songs, musical games, tapes, CDs and rhythm bands are some of the tools used to enhance the curriculum.
Free-Choice Play: Opportunities to explore and use dramatic play areas, small muscle manipulatives, large muscle equipment, as well as special alternatives set up by the teacher. Some specific activities: kitchen, blocks, play dough, games, toys, etc.
Snack: Juice and crackers are offered daily. We often make our own snacks. Cooking is part of our curriculum and a variety of foods are offered through these experiences.
Outdoor Play: Children acquire a sense of kinetic awareness through opportunities to run, climb, jump, swing, push, and pull. Our new outdoor play equipment and nature center enhance large and small motor development.