Play Centered Programs
The San Geronimo Childcare Center offers 3 play-centered programs designed to meet the developmental needs of young children in a home-like setting. Daily activities include: circle, art, indoor and outdoor creative play, snack time, story time, lunch, and rest time in the afternoon. We are open 8am-5:30pm and offer before and after care for each program.
Toddlers (Chickadees) 18 months - 3 years
Mornings: 8:30am to 1:00pm
Full-Time: 8:00am to 5:30pm
Toddlers come to know their world through their active bodies and senses. We offer a program that is nurturing and fun filled, focusing on key developmental milestones such as language acquisition, social and emotional growth, self-help skills and fine/gross motor development. Comfortable routines and appropriate materials give toddlers safe ways to explore and think and talk about what they are doing. Nutritious snacks and organic lunches provided through the Lagunitas School District are included. Children bring their own water bottle. The Childcare Center also provides a cot and sheets for full-time children to nap during the day.
Preschool (Redbirds & Bluebirds) 3 - 6 years
Mornings: 8:30am to 1:00pm
Full-Time: 8:00am to 5:30pm
Redbirds and Bluebirds are now a mixed-age group, creating a vibrant learning community where children learn alongside peers at different stages of development. No longer toddlers, children in this program are eager to explore, discover, and take pride in mastering new skills. Through a balance of free play and teacher-guided activities, children build self-confidence, independence, and Kindergarten readiness while developing meaningful friendships and learning how to work and play cooperatively with others.
Our curriculum emphasizes social-emotional growth, problem solving, emotional literacy, language development, cognitive skills, science and math readiness, motor development, and creative expression. The classroom and outdoor environments are rich in nature, art, music, stories, dramatic play, books, early writing experiences, and hands-on exploration. We honor each child's unique abilities, interests, and feelings, with an emphasis on the learning process rather than the final product.
Making friends, getting along with others, and developing a love of learning are at the heart of the program. We strive to nurture curiosity, confidence, and respect while encouraging children to become active participants in their own learning.
Nutritious snacks and organic lunches provided through the Lagunitas School District are included. Children bring their own water bottle. The Childcare Center also provides a cot and sheets for full-time children to nap during the day.
Additional Notes:
Our toddler program supports children through the potty training process, including those still in Diapers.
Transition to the next age group is determined by your child's level of development.
In providing nutritious snacks, we are sensitive to food allergies/preferences.