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   We pride ourselves in keeping our
 student to teacher ratio between
 4/1 and 5/1 in our preschool classes,
and 12/1 in our kindergarten class.

 Small class sizes give opportunity for
 our dedicated staff to support your
 child and give them the ATTENTION
 they deserve in the classroom.
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Our preschool classes are designed to inspire the love of learning.  You won't find busy work in our classroom.  It's all about hands-on   learning, interaction with others, discovery.

  Bottom line for us:  We want your child 
  to LOVE TO LEARN.
CLASSROOM GOALS
  • To help each child realize they are special
  • To help each child develop confidence and a good self-concept by providing a loving and safe environment in which to play and learn
  • To help children establish a good relationship with their classmates and teachers by learning to cooperate, share and respect the rights of others
  • To give children opportunities to grow in independence, take on responsibilities and make appropriate decisions
  • To enable each child to learn basic social concepts and other readiness skills which will help prepare them for future school experiences
  • To provide activities that will encourage the child to:
    • Develop their ability to listen and follow                     
       simple directions
    • Reason, problem solve and learn                     consequences
    • Develop and express their creativeness
    • Appreciate the wonders of nature
    • Increase their physical abilities
VARIETY
We strive for variety in the classroom.  Whether it be through the various stations in the classroom, visits from people from outside the classroom, or taking the classroom outside or on field trips, we want to expose students to a variety of experiences as each child learns in different ways.

PRESCHOOL STATIONS
  • Block Area
  • Library
  • Dramatic Play
  • Art
  • Circle Time/Music
  • Science
  • Manipulative/ Math

SPECIAL TRIPS/EVENTS
  • Lone Pine
  • Bear Foods
  • Chelan Valley Hope/Food Bank
  • Local Myth
  • KOZI Radio
  • Public Library
  • Riverwalk Park
  • Visit from Deputy Sheriff
  • Fire Station
  • Visit from Santa
  • Christmas Program
  • St. Patrick's Day Parade
  • Manson Apple Blossom Parade
  • Graduation/ Moving Up Program
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Every child is a unique person, with his/her own interests, learning style, growth timetable and culture.  When given the time, space and opportunity to interact in a meaningful environment, a child can construct new ideas and link them to existing knowledge.

At TLC Preschool, we know that each and every child learns differently.  We also know that children learn by applying new discoveries and experiences to their existing knowledge.  Our philosophy is to act as facilitators in each child’s effort to learn and grow by sharing with them the time, resources and experiences they need to construct knowledge.

We would like to see each child develop his/her abilities by providing a well balanced variety of age-appropriate activities to encourage social, physical, intellectual and emotional development.  It is also our goal to see each child grow in confidence, competence and compassion.

We hope to nurture a zest for learning by providing an atmosphere which will allow them to learn about themselves, each other and the world around them.