Academics
Infant: 6 Weeks - 1 Year Old (Exceptional care and learning)
One teacher for every 4 children
Castle Oaks School infant program prioritize quality time. Caring for babies for 6 weeks to 12 months old. In an atmosphere that is safe, clean and positive. Infants will have an opportunity for one on one with a care giver to promote the feeling of security and love. Specialized highly trained teachers dedicate their time to guaranteeing your child’s safety, security and happiness. The infant curriculum is designed to meet the unique and individual needs of the infants we serve. Quality infant care is not baby sitting, It is care that looks like no other. There is a primary care giver for each and every child who focuses on their individual development and shares the experience with their family. The program provides: Nurturing class room environments, Educational toys and stimulating activities, Exclusive milestone based curriculum, Immersive learning experiences. This classroom environment balances nurturing care and stimulating experiences to form a strong foundation for later learning.
Toddler: 1 Year - 2 Year Old
Castle Oaks School toddler program is for children 12 to 24 months. Classes are capped at 12 children with one teacher for 4 children. Toddlers are movers and full of creativity. We channel their energy and excitement in to positive early education learning experiences! As children’s mobility grows, we give them plenty of room to move and discover. The program is designed to offer and outlet for all that energy packed in to the life of a toddler. Group time, art, sensory and out-door play provide stimulation necessary to develop healthy and happy children. Exploring books, being read to, listening to stories and learning songs and rhymes, set toddlers on a path for literacy. Our toddler teachers are exceptionally warming and caring, enabling each child to successfully transition into a daily routine and giving them the nurturing attention they need. Our well trained staff help to develop a routine that will make the home/pre-school transition as easy as possible for your child. Toddlers are provided with an environment where they feel safe and secure and can thrive. We stimulate their curiosity by introducing new skills and concepts, building a strong foundation for their next stages of development.
Preschool: 2 Year Old - 3 Year Old
The sole purpose of the Castle Oaks School 2 year old curriculum is to enhance the development skills and training of you realizing this, we encourage and work with children on motor skills, oral language development, physical development, music and toilet training. Through these lessons your child begins to learn skills such as, sharing ideas and feelings, introducing phonics, recognize shape and numbers as well as expressing wants and needs. Motor and social skills are a huge part in this stage of development. The most important aspect of a child’s educational growth is the foundation. We at Castle Oaks School, strive to build a solid foundation in our Preschool curriculum. With our emphasis on educational excellence, we ensure that each child will grow academically. With our social activities we ensure that the children have the opportunity to grow socially and emotionally. We teach the importance of sharing and the basic understanding of fairness to one another. When you are an active, enthusiastic 2 to 3 year old, the world is your playground! We funnel that enthusiasm into chances to learn, grow, build confidence and independence.
Pre-Kindergarten
The Castle Oaks School Pre-Kindergarten program introduces the children to the basic skills, Such as reading, writing, math, social studies and science. Using and interactive approach to phonics, children begin to learn to blends sounds/symbol relationships to form words and sentences. The use of learning centers, manipulative, and hands-on activities provides the children with a strong foundation. All children are unique and the Castle Oaks School Curriculum encourages individuality. Children are encouraged to work and learn at their own pace. It is imperative to understand that all children may not be at the same level as their peers. Despite this, the children are challenged academically and rise in creative ways such as using computers, typing and much more!
Kindergarten
During Kindergarten, children begin to think more abstractly and begin to process information without the need of concrete materials. Therefore, materials are carefully selected to support comprehension and the development of skills rather than just mechanical learning. New concepts are discussed in small groups and are applied in relevant activities. Since children of more than one group share subject areas, the purpose, placement and maintenance of materials are always discussed. Care of the classroom environment as well as care and concern for one another is stressed at all times. In addition to academic growth, we continue to value the emotional growth of each child. We incorporate a variety of activities and discussions that address issues such as solving problems, expressing feelings, making compromises and working cooperatively; this aspect of our program is evident throughout our school day. With Castle Oaks we have a very unique academic program. Our children become completely prepared for them for magnet school and beyond and are acclimated to procedures that schools use. Our school does our best to be one or two steps ahead.
