(28- 36 months)
2 hour program; 3 days a week
Monday/Wednesday/Friday AM -  9:30 – 11:30

Young children are filled with a strong sense of curiosity, energy and a love for learning.  We know that children learn best when they are in a nurturing environment that is accepting of individual temperaments and abilities.  Open Door provides a program that offers enriching activities to help encourage your child’s social, physical, emotional and creative development. 

 Under the guidance of three early childhood teachers, your child will have the opportunity to use his or her fine motor skills while painting, gluing, cutting and working with play dough. Opportunities are provided to develop gross motor skills by providing age appropriate physical challenges through activities such as dance, music, games and by enjoying our large, outdoor playground.  Language skills are stimulated through the use of books, finger plays, puppets, flannel boards and teacher-directed activities.

Children are helped to develop social skills and interact appropriately with their peers. They learn to take turns, use words to get their needs met, and resolving conflicts peacefully.   

PARENT GROUP meets once a week in the parent room while the children participate in activities in the adjoining classroom and outdoor playground.

Separation evolves as a gentle and gradual process dictated by the individual needs of each child and parent. We consider separation as on going and not a one time event.  We welcome a parent to stay in the classroom until both the child and parent feels secure enough to separate.

A small class size and three early childhood teachers, guarantees individual attention and support. 

 * Potty training is not required to attend our programs.