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Early Program: Preschool for 2.10 - 4.11 Year-Olds

Our Early Program classrooms are mixed-age classrooms that provide an authentic Montessori experience for children two years, 10 months through four years, eleven months.

Early Programs Threes       (2.10 - 3.9 years)

Early Program Fours       (3.10 - 4.11 years)

Start TimeEnd TimeStart TimeEnd Time
8:30am11:30am8:30am3:15pm
8:30am3:15pm8:30am5:45pm
8:30am5:45pm 

Small Classrooms for Individual Attention

In order to provide individual attention, Early Program classes are small by design with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio.

As part of Caedmon’s preschool program, children of different ages are mixed together and remain in the same classroom for a full two-years. Early Program Threes students benefit from having older classmates to model, and the following year they are empowered and cement their learning by assisting their younger classmates. This instills in the children a sense of responsibility for each other, as well as for themselves and the classroom.

A Montessori Educational Foundation

Early program student learning through play at Caedmon SchoolTraditional Montessori materials, which address cognitive and sensory-motor development, are enhanced by more play-based activities to encourage the social, creative, and emotional growth of the child. The classroom itself is a prepared environment designed to provide children with positive experiences through exploration and connections. Everything in the room is arranged in predictable fashion, so that the children are able to take charge of their own learning, and to discover on their own. With its sensible structure, the classroom itself is the center of focus. The teacher acts as a facilitator in helping the children utilize their space and materials to learn independently, and students navigate the classroom and their Montessori “works,” with encouragement and guidance.

A foundation is carefully laid for effective and sensitive communication with peers and adults. Children are consistently encouraged to use their words when expressing their needs or feelings. Every effort is made to teach them compassion and empathy, in order to develop their awareness and appreciation of others. The progress of each child is monitored by continuous observation and record keeping on the part of the teachers. They look to see if the child is functioning independently in the classroom, verbally communicating his or her thoughts and actions, and progressing through the different areas of the classroom at his or her own pace.

Thoughts from our Preschool Parents...

“We are so thrilled with our experience at Caedmon! Caedmon’s values are aligned with ours: our toddler has learned to make thoughtful choices about what he wants to learn, has developed a robust vocabulary for expressing his feelings and wishes, and has learned to ask his friends for consent before initiating hugs.”

Thoughts from our Preschool Parents...

“We can see our child developing inner resourcefulness and the ability to persist at challenging tasks. We see him growing in confidence by the day. Thank you, Caedmon faculty and staff for providing a cocoon of warmth and academic excellence!”

Combining Montessori methodology with activities in art, music, movement, peace circle, science, outdoor play, and dramatic, open-ended play, the curriculum promotes social and emotional growth, as well as cognitive and sensory development. Specialist classes, and guest readers and speakers round out this immersive learning experience.

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