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Early Learning Programs

Infants, Toddlers & Two's

6 weeks- 2 years of age

We strive to make our infant and toddler rooms loving and nurturing environments. We are fortunate to have:

  • Five infant, toddler & twos classrooms available to allow for children to be placed according to their growth and development, each classroom designed with their needs in mind.
  • Our staff strives to give each child individual attention and interact with them at each child’s level.
  • We have a separate playground for our infants and toddlers to assure safety and outdoor time.
  • As children are exploring new sights, sounds and textures of the world we insure that our environment meets their needs.
  • We provide lots of exposure to language, music and sensory stimulation which is critical in the first few years of life.


Infants

Our Infant room cares for children until 6 months of age. The teacher child ratio is 1:5.  We focus on providing comforting and nurturing environments with a routine that strives to closely match that of home,  We offer shoeless classrooms and a variety of activies to stimulate gross motor development and sensory exploration.

Toddlers

The toddler room at The Learning Station is a unique transition program that offers the comforts of the infant room, but is set up to encourage gross motor play and emerging independence. Ratio is also 1:5.  Children begin to transition from high chairs to sitting at a child-sized table for meals and snacks and are given ample oppurtunity for exploration.  Learning centers are child-sized and toys are displayed at the child's level for their choosing.

Discoverers and Adventurers

Consisting of children 12 months-24 months, the Discoverer and Adventurer programs are designed to meet the ever changing needs of this rapidly developing age group.  With a low teacher child ratio of 1:6, teachers continue to offer love and encouragement while supporting self help skills and early social emotional development.  They role model appropriate peer interactions and help children establish a routine that will enable them to smoothly transition into the preschool program.  This program works hand in hand with parents to support any self-help efforts that are being made at home (i.e. potty training).

Twos

This class paves the way for future preschool programs.  Routines begin to take a definite form and children are mastering important skills that will enable them to be independent.  This class consists of children 24-36 months and the ratio is 1:8.  There are a variety of of age appropriate choices throughout the day to address major areas of child development including social and emotional, fine and gross motor skills, cognitive thinking, and language and literacy.  We follow a daily schedule to establish routine that offers consistency and security for both the child and the parent.  Some of the daily activities include: circle time, small group art activities, music and movement, sensory table play, group and individual story time as well as ample outdoor play.  We also continue to work with the parent with potty training and building a consistent routine between home and school.

 

We believe that great beginnings set the path for future learning and we strive to give the best start possible. From first finger paintings to first friends, we will guide them along the way.

Preschool

3-5 years of age

  • The Creative Curriculum allows children to experience and learn at their own pace without pressure or stress to do tasks that may be too difficult.
  • Choices are given throughout the day and address the major areas of child development; social and emotional, fine and gross motor skills, cognitive skills, and language.
  • Music and movement are incorporated into our weekly themes each day as well as math, science and story time.
  • Children are playing and working to learn language, social skills, pre-math, and pre-reading concepts. Throughout all of our daily activities we concentrate on self-help skills to foster independence.
  • Partime preschool program beginning at age 3 from 8am to 2pm.

 

Preschool 3

This class is for children 36-49 months.  The ratio is 1 teacher to every 12 children.  This program continues to build upon the skills learned in the Two year old room.  A structured schedule is followed to enhance optimal learning conditions for this age group.  Children are busy playing and learning language, social skills, pre-math, and pre-reading concepts.  Throughout all of the daily activities a concentration is placed on self help skills and fostering independence. 

 

Preschool 4

Pre-4 is our program for four and five year olds with a ratio of 1 teacher to 16 children. The focus in the 4 year old program is Kindergarten readiness.  Teachers will build on established routines and knowledge to make sure children are prepared to begin school when leaving the program.  Activities are presented to foster logical thinking, reasoning, problem solving, and decision making.  

Every child is full of potential…The Learning Station makes it shine through!

School-Age

5-12 years of age

  • We provide care for school age children after school, during school closings and during summer vacation.
  • We provide a creative child-oriented atmosphere, a Christian environment, manners and respect are part of our curriculum, and a happy, warm and nurturing place where children are still allowed to be children!
  • Our interactive classrooms have pets, interesting learning centers, lots of choices for children to relax and unwind after school.
  • We provide home work help and integrate learning into our fun science experiments like making gooey gak!
  • Dance, Karate and Physical Education Classes are provided once a week at no additional charge.

 

Our afterschool schoolage program provides transportation form Carolina Forest and Waccamaw Elementary School.  Palmetto Bays transports children to our center.  We are currently accepting interest for transporting to and from Ocean Bays Elementary.  We know that as working parents, your child's homework completion is a priority.  Our skilled teachers help your child complete their daily homework in addition to planned activities.  Afternoons offer a wide array of learning enrichment designed to keep the children engaged such as sports, science, drama, and organized games. 

 Summer is full of adventure- so check out our summer camp page during that time of year! 

 

Baby Sitter Certification Program - Middle School Age Students

 

We offer a unique program for Middle School Age children that combines safety and child development.  Students attend a one week course, the first week of summer.  This course includes CPR, First Aid, Child Development, Fire Safety and Personal Safety.  Students work with local professionals to learn how to put out real fires, what to do in emergency situations and how to properly care for young children.  Upon completing the course, students are welcome to spend the summer as teacher's helpers. 

 

How fortunate you are to have such dedicated professionals on your staff and how fortunate I am as a parent to have my daughter in their classroom. Lindsay has only been with you a short time, but I have been overjoyed at the high level of care she has received. Keep up the outstanding job, and know that your hard work and dedication to young children is appreciated!

Kristy, Lindsay’s mom