EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Preschools in Pittsburgh, PA
If your child is approaching school age, you have a difficult choice to make when deciding between preschools. The preschool that you choose can shape your child’s future and influence how they learn. At Small World Early Learning & Development Centers, we have been providing Pittsburgh, PA, with excellent childcare and preschool centers since 1981.
If you live in the Pittsburgh, PA, area and are looking at preschools for your child, consider Small World Early Learning & Development Centers. Read on to learn more about our preschool program.
INFANTS
6 Weeks to 12 Months
Our Infant center is made up of a team of dedicated caregivers that create individualized care for your child based on the child's needs and schedule.
The infant area is a clean and secure setting with age appropriate toys to aid in reaching those infant year milestones.
What to expect from our infant program: Sitting up, rolling over, eating table food, holding a bottle, picking food and objects, crawling and taking first steps
What you need:
Diapers, wipes, pacifier, bottles, formula (if needed), blanket and a complete change of clothes
TODDLERS
12 Months to 37 Months
The toddler program is designed to satisfy the fast and curious children as they enter toddler years. The areas designated for the toddlers are spacious and equipped with age appropriate toys. Structured activities such as circle time begin in the toddler area. The children begin to develop fine motor and gross motor skills in this area.
What to expect from our toddler program:
Stacking blocks, walking faster, running, jumping, making animal noises, repeating words and sounds
What you need:
Diapers (if needed), wipes, sleeping bag, blanket, complete change of clothes
PRE-SCHOOL/PRE-K
37 Months to 5 Years
The preschool program is created to provide stimulate learning activities that are hands-on and inquiry based. Children work, learn and play in various settings such as large group, small group and individual. The instructional environment allows the children to develop decision making skills, work collaboratively and problem solve with peers. In the preschool area, reading strategies and basic mathematic skills are part of the daily activities. Children maintain a portfolio of their work to track their growth throughout the year.
What to expect from our preschool program:
Following multiple step instructions, speaking in complete sentences, counting, identifying shapes, cutting, coloring inside the lines, alphabet sounds
What you need:
Sleeping bag and a complete change of clothes
SUMMER CAMP
Seasonal fun for your kids
During the summer we are home to children between the ages of 5-11 for our annual summer camp. Our summer camp gives your youngster many opportunities to create, learn, discover and participate in physical activity throughout the day.
Guest speakers, field trips and water activities are always highlights in our camp. Campers also are provided with nutritious and delicious meals and snacks.
Small World II Is Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Small World I and II are Accredited by the National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)
Small World I and II are Licensed by Pennsylvania Department of Welfare
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