Program Overview

We realize that every child is unique. We strive to do our very best to meet and exceed the particular needs of your child. We believe that all early childhood classrooms should be full of developmentally appropriate activities for children, whether they are in school for a full day or part of a day. Early childhood is a very social environment; naturally social skills will be tested and developed along with emotional and cognitive growth.     

We  view  early childhood education as a process of engaging the whole child in an environment that is safe, happy and healthy. Our Day School programs are offered on a half day or full day schedule. All of our classes offer early childhood education, including Student Learning Objectives (SLO) and Curriculum Outlines (CO). Please call or email to request a copy of the SLO's and CO's for any of our programs

What is the
Difference Between
Half Day and
Full Day Programs?

Half Day Programs (HD)

  • 2 or 3 day sessions.

  • Morning or Afternoon sessions.

  • Program runs from September through June.

  • Closely follows the Tahoma School District Calendar with Holidays and Inclement Weather Closures.

Full Day Programs (FD)

  • Traditionally referred to as "childcare"

  • Available from 6 am - 6:30 pm Monday through Friday

  • Programs run year-round

We have dedicated classrooms for
Half Day and Full Day Programs.
 
Infants and Toddlers
  • Infant ratio: 1 teacher / 4 students
  • Toddler ratio: 1 teacher / 7 students
  • Supports development of social skills
  • Encourages language development
  • Provide safe and age appropriate inside and outside equipment and activities
  • Creates play opportunities for both large and small muscle usage
  • Music - Art - Sensory Activities
  • Including Story Time and Introduction to Visually Speaking Sign.
 Preschool
  • Ratio: 1 teacher / 10 students
  • Begins to engage in a "traditional" classroom experience
  • Introduction to language arts, math, science, art, sensory and writing concepts
  • Enjoys off site field trips

Pre-Kindergarten
  • Ratio: 1 teacher / 10 students
  • Participates in a regular outlined classroom experiences
  • Engages in many creative art, sensory, music and science activities
  • Begins to develop critical thinking skills and social consciences
  • Enjoys outside learning experiences
  • Begins pre-reading and language art development
 Junior Kindergarten
  • Ratio: 1 teacher / 10 students
  • This program was created to give those children who have fall and very early winter birthdays an opportunity to experience a "mini" kindergarten curriculum.
  • Similar to the kindergarten program in concept however the SLO's are scaled down.
Kindergarten
  • Ratio: 1 teacher / 15 students
  • Meets or exceeds the Washington state curriculum requirements as outlined by the Office of the Superintendent for Public Instruction for the state of Washington
  • Introduction to computer skills
  • Many "hands-on" outside activities
  • Music instruction

 

 

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Junior Junction Day School
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