OUR PROGRAMS:
We offer both AM and PM options for our Preschool and Pre-k classes
Preschool program ages 3 to 3 ½ offered Tuesday and Thursday from 8:15-11:15 OR Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30-2:30
Pre-K program ages 4 to 5 offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:15-11:15 OR Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30-2:30
PRE-REQUISITES:
In order to attend our program, children must be:
-at least 3 years old by the first day of class
-no longer reliant on diapers by the first day of class
-fully toilet-trained by the first day of class
OUR DAILY SCHEDULE:
30 minutes Opening, calendar, morning meeting, etc..
20 minutes Reading, Language Arts/Whole Group
20 minutes Reading, Language Arts/Small Group Activity
30 minutes Snack/Recess
30 minutes Math & Science, Whole Group
30 minute Art
20 minute Music & Movement
10 minute Closing & Dismiss
OUR CURRICULUM:
Monthly themes consisting of: Community Helpers, Oceans, Weather, Patriotism and more.
Subjects covered; English/Language Arts, Math, Science, Art, and more.
What we stand for:
The Willow Tree Preschool is committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for young children. We provide enriching opportunities every day so students reach their full potential socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively within the learning environment. The common core curriculum focuses on literacy, math, science, social and emotional skills, and physical development. Our classroom is designed to inspire young learners, capturing each child’s interests, ideas, and independence to encourage a growing awareness of self.
At The Willow Tree Preschool, children experience life through the changing of seasons, observing how plants and animals grow and change. Our organic garden is filled with strawberries, lemons ,limes and herbs for tasting. Cooking projects also offer a chance for children to explore and taste. By planting and tending their own garden–digging in the soil, examining the bugs, and adding to the rich compost used to nurture the growing plants–the children learn to live in harmony with nature and their world. The rhythm of the year is enhanced by our seasonal celebrations, connecting to one another with community gatherings throughout the year for the whole family. We believe that the strength of the program is in the dedication of the teaching staff.
Our teacher create's a kind, caring atmosphere to foster imagination and creativity. We strive to create mutual respect and encourage daily communication between parents, and teacher's. We believe parents are the most significant adults in a child’s life; therefore, our doors are open to parents at all times. The Willow Tree Preschool is an organization that values people: the children in our care, their parents, and our community. We continually work to earn the trust placed in us and strive each day to be the best providers of early childhood education in the community we serve.
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MEET THE TEACHERS:
Owner/ HEAD teacher-ms. Analiese
Ms. Analiese is a mother of three with over 20 years experience working with children. Her love of children began at a young age with being the eldest of 4 children and 11 grandchildren. Since her eldest was born (9 years), Ms. Analiese and offered babysitting and nanny services and in 2012 opened her own childcare. With units in Early Childhood Education, Ms. Analiese is continuing her college education to obtain her Associates Degree in EDD, and currently has 9 of her 12 ECE units. After running her own licensed daycare for 3 years, Ms. Analiese would like to solely focus on children ages 2 1/2 to 5 years of age. She is Infant/Child First Aid, CPR and Trustline Certified. Ms. Analiese will be offering them a new and exciting Common Core Pre-Kindergarten program. Ms. Analiese has the support of a wonderful, caring and credentialed teacher within TUSD, who has over 25 years experience in teaching, and a curriculum that will give children the tools they need to succeed in Kindergarten and many years to follow.
TEACHER A.M./ Head teacher P.M.- MS. LIZZEL
Ms. Lizzel is very motivated and caring individual that moved to the US after completing her education at major university in her native country of Bolivia. After getting married, she attended Las Positas College. Lizzel discovered she enjoys tending to and teaching children, since becoming a volunteer at the school attended by her kids. She is now an amazing asset to The Willow Tree Preschool and will be the Head Teacher for the P.M classes
