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The Children's Place Program

 

The Children's Place (TCP) was established in 1981 to provide children aged 2 through Pre-K with a fun, safe, loving, and engaging environment.  Our program is year around, opens daily at 7:15 a.m. and closes at 5:45 p.m. 

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We strongly believe early education can have lifelong physical, social and emotional impacts on a child.  Our programs cater to the individual needs and development stages of our students. 

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• Toddler Class: 

  • Our toddler class or two year old class

• Preschool Class

  • Our three year old class​

• Pre-K Class

  • Our Pre-K students are aged 4 and up​​

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Preschool & Pre-K Programs at The Children’s Place

At The Children’s Place, we believe play is the most natural way for young children to learn. Our Preschool (ages 2-4) and Pre-K programs provide hands-on, inquiry-based learning in a nurturing environment where children explore, create, and grow at their own pace.

Our fully qualified teachers support developmentally appropriate social-emotional learning, fostering independence, collaboration, and problem-solving. Through our STEAM-based curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math), children engage in curiosity-driven projects—from growing plants to building structures—developing a love for learning that lasts a lifetime.

 

A Day at TCP

• Spanish Language Program led by native speakers

• Music & Movement daily, with a special movement class led by PAL MEL each week

• Outdoor Play in our newly remodeled playground, plus neighborhood walks & field trips

• Hands-on Science & Engineering through tinkering, building, and experimenting

Children at TCP spend at least half their day outdoors, climbing, running, biking, and engaging in imaginative play. Through both structured activities and free exploration, they develop the skills, confidence, and curiosity needed for kindergarten and beyond.

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Why TCP for Pre-K?

At The Children’s Place, we believe young children learn best through play—not rigid academics. Our play-based preschool and Pre-K programs prioritize open-ended, child-led exploration, fostering creativity, social skills, problem-solving, and emotional intelligence—essential foundations for lifelong learning.

Unlike many school district Pre-K or Transitional Kindergarten (TK) programs that emphasize structured academic learning, our approach is developmentally appropriate and research-backed. Through our STEAM-based curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math), children engage in hands-on projects that encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and collaboration.

 

What Sets The Children's Place Apart?

• Small class sizes & nurturing teachers for personalized attention

• Social-emotional learning focus to build confidence & teamwork

• Spanish program led by native speakers

• Outdoor learning & play-based exploration in our remodeled playground

• Field trips & neighborhood walks to extend learning beyond the classroom

• Music & movement integrated daily

• Child-led learning 

• Full day, year round program

 

By choosing The Children's Place, your child will develop a strong, well-rounded foundation for kindergarten and beyond—while still having the freedom to play, explore, and learn in a way that is natural and joyful.

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We invite you and your child to schedule a visit and join us in our adventure.