Curriculum/ Program

Wee People Pre School and Kindergarten provides nurturing early care and education in a responsive, caring environment for children. Our curriculum helps children master age-appropriate tasks at each stage of individual development. Social, emotional, physical, and cognitive activities are integrated into all aspects of the curriculum. Children's development is encouraged through play and exploration of process-oriented rather than product-oriented activities.

Play and spontaneous exploration are fundamental to childhood and essential for learning. An NAEYC publication states, "through play children explore their world, find out how they get along with others, test their skills and muscles, try out new ideas, and feel confident enough to try different activities". At our center, children are given the opportunity for many different kinds of play. Much of what happens in the daily life at the center provides the context for learning experiences: hellos and good-byes, eating, resting, keeping clean and comfortable, enjoying nature, being with friends, coping with emotional experiences, taking turns, and respecting others. Ultimately, the goal for each child is to develop self-esteem in preparation for a happy productive life among peers, colleagues, and loved ones.