Little Explorers
A program for 2-year olds
Our Little Explorers program, temporarily located at the Saratoga Children's Theatre at 615 Maple Ave, is a warm, loving environment that gives students their first introduction to school routines, peer socialization, and being away from home. It is a play-based curriculum that includes circle time, story time, music and movement, free play, teacher-led art activities, and outdoor play. Children are given an introduction to concepts such as letters, counting, shapes, colors, and patterning.
Our Little Explorers take two parent-chaperoned field trips each year and also have in-class yoga instruction.
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Classes meet two mornings per week. You can choose from:
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Mon/Wed: 9:00-11:00
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Tues/Thurs: 8:30 -10:30 AM.
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Tues/Thurs: 11:00 AM -1:00 PM (students will bring lunch, only for this option)
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Eligible children must be two years old on or before September 1.
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The maximum number of children in each class is 10 with one teacher and two assistants.
Voyagers
A Preschool Program
Our Voyagers program for three year olds, located at 115 Regent St., begins to introduce students to pre-Kindergarten skills within the framework of a fun, theme-based program. Each class follows a daily schedule incorporating science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) and includes free play, circle time, calendar activities, music and movement, learning centers, story time, and outdoor play. In addition, children work on name recognition and writing, fine and gross motor skills, and pre-math skills throughout their day.
Our three-year olds take field trips each year, which may include Bowman Apple Orchard, World Awareness Museum, Moreau Park, and other theme-related trips. Children also participate in monthly music and movement classes.
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Classes meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays. You may choose from:
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8:45 –11:45 AM or
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12:30 – 3:30 PM.
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The afternoon class includes a weekly Spanish lesson.
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Eligible children must turn three years old on or before December 1 of the school year.
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The maximum number of children in each class is 20 with one teacher and two assistants.
Discoverers & Beyond Beagle
A Pre-K Program
Our Discoverers & Beyond Beagle programs for four and five year olds, located at 115 Regent St., build on our three-year old curriculum, expanding ideas and concepts, encouraging more independence, and giving students the tools for success in Kindergarten. Each class follows a daily schedule, incorporating science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) and includes free play, circle time, calendar activities, music and movement, learning centers, story time, and outdoor play.
In addition, the Beyond Beagle program includes a weekly Spanish lesson.
Our Pre-K classes take field trips each year, which may include Schuyler Farms, Therapeutic Horses, and MiSci. Children also participate in monthly movement classes with Lili Loveday.
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Classes meet on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, either:
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Discoverers: 8:45 – 11:45 AM or
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Beyond Beagle: 12:30 – 3:30 PM
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Eligible children must turn four-years old on or before December 1 of the school year.
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The maximum number of children in each class is 20 with one teacher and two assistants.