PRE-SCHOOL IN GOLETA, CA

(Ages 2-4 Years Old)

Program

Our child-oriented Pre-School Program emphasizes independent learning through discovery, participation and interaction with others. Learning areas include creative movement, dance, art, music, cooking, science, self-image, puppetry, drama, language, and community awareness through field trips. Our goal is to instill within each child a desire to take an active role in learning about the world around him/her while enjoying an appreciation of daily living. Rainbow School welcomes and encourages parental involvement in school activities.

Setting

Rainbow School has expansive classrooms and playgrounds. Our spacious rooms contain furnishings and materials carefully selected with young children in mind. The safe and durable playground equipment provides ample opportunities for outdoor exploration.

Staff

Our well-qualified and experienced staff has great affection, knowledge, and understanding of young children. The teachers guide the boys and girls through a comfortable environment away from home. They assist the children in communicating successfully with others and developing a positive respect for themselves.

Snacks

A mid-morning & mid-afternoon snack is served. Children bring a sack lunch. A beverage is provided.

Our Commitment

Rainbow School offers a rich and challenging environment where children develop social, intellectual, physical and learning skills. Working and busy parents can be confident that their children are being well and affectionately cared for.

Our Philosophy

Our philosophy is to allow a child to learn through self questioning thus enabling him/her to obtain answers from experience. The staff provides guidance and questions to assist the development of your child's awareness of his/her world and self. Children at Rainbow School are free to join any activities presented by the staff. They are not required to participate only encouraged. Rainbow School welcomes people of all races, colors, religion, national origin and ancestries.

Sample Daily Schedule

Schedule Varies According to Each Child's Individual Needs

Time

Activities

7:30-9:00

Arrival, health check, exploration and use of inside interest centers, building blocks, cars & trucks, table games, playhouse & outdoor activities

9:00-10:15

(1stGroup) | 10:15-11:30 (2nd Group)

Group time consists of two time periods. This is a structured learning time in which each group teacher is responsible for presenting activities that meet the needs and interests of the children and follow a natural progression of skills. Snack is served during the second group time. A variety of activities are offered to the children, such as, art, puppetry, sand play, stories, play dough, creative movement, and music activities. At the end of group time, each group teacher gathers the children for songs, music, and stories

11:30-12:30

Lunch prep & lunch (12:30 pickup for half day students; activities for full day students)

12:30-1:00

Nap prep

1:00-3:00

Nap time (Non-sleepers get up around 2:30PM for outdoor activities & large motor games)

3:00-3:30

Wake-up time, activities & snack prep

3:30-4:30

Snack, group time (same as 9:00 AM)

4:30-5:00

Circle time: songs, music, flannel board stories and large motor games

5:00-5:30

Large and small motor games, stories, sand play, table games, and departure