The Early Childhood Programs in Cherry Creek provide a planned
educational experience for pre-elementary children. Our goal is to
foster the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of each
child to emphasize total development. Because all children are
individuals with specific needs, we attempt to offer rich and satisfying
experiences in a sensible progression, allowing the children to proceed
at their own pace.
The Cherry Creek Schools has developed a vision of preschool programs
which reflects the community orientation. Our program strives to meet
the developmental needs of all children in a creative, nurturing way.
Each child is given maximum consideration as an individual. The classes
are professionally staffed with early childhood educators and
specialists, working in an enriched educational environment.
Our activities focus on the process of learning. We encourage natural
curiosity and love of learning in each child. Through self-choice
activity centers we encourage children to explore and understand their
world. Through exploration, children gain confidence in themselves,
learn to use varied materials, take turns, share, be leaders and
followers, and delve deeper into content. Staff members are involved
with the children, facilitating and challenging each child at his/her
appropriate level.
The Early Childhood Programs provide opportunities for parents to
gain confidence as the prime educators of their children by acquiring
further knowledge and understanding of child growth and development.
Information and guidance are also available about community resources
for families seeking additional support.
We offer:
- Multi-age classes for children at least 3 years by October 1
- Creative Curriculum
- Staffed by Early Childhood Specialists
- Housed, space available, in Cherry Creek Schools
- Morning or afternoon - two or four days - 2 1/2 hour sessions