INFANTS AND TODDLERS

Our Infants and Toddlers Program is designed to feel like a home away from home—a safe, nurturing place where our littlest Caterpillars are known, loved, and cared for throughout every part of their day.

We understand just how important these first years are. Our teachers provide plenty of opportunities for discovery, movement, play, interaction, and one-on-one attention to encourage healthy physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development. Our classrooms are thoughtfully equipped to give little ones a safe environment to explore the world around them while building trusting relationships with their teachers and friends.

We also believe great infant and toddler care begins with a strong partnership between parents and teachers. Our staff works closely with each family to understand their child's individual schedule, routines, preferences, and needs so that home and child care can work together as seamlessly as possible.

Throughout the day, important information such as meals, bottles, diaper changes, naps, activities, and other milestones is recorded and shared with families, helping parents stay connected to their child's day—even when they can't be there!

Above all, we want every baby and toddler who comes through our doors to spend their day feeling safe, secure, encouraged, and very, very loved.

TWOS

Two is an exciting age! Our Two-Year-Old Program builds on the nurturing foundation of our Infant and Toddler Program while giving our increasingly independent little ones plenty of opportunities to explore, communicate, create, and learn.

Our teachers focus on developing language and communication, creativity, fine and gross motor skills, independence, cooperation, and positive social interactions. Through play and age-appropriate activities, children are introduced to shapes, colors, letters, numbers, music, stories, art, and so much more.

And, of course, being two often comes with one particularly BIG milestone—potty training!

Our teachers partner closely with parents and children to make potty training a positive and encouraging experience. Every child develops at their own pace, so we work together to provide the consistency, patience, celebration, and support they need along the way.

At two years old, everything can be an adventure—and our goal is to give them a safe place to explore, discover, make friends, and begin doing more and more all by themselves!

PRESCHOOL

Our Preschool Program is intentionally designed to help children build the academic, social, emotional, and spiritual foundations they'll need as they prepare for kindergarten—and to make sure they have plenty of fun while doing it!

We know every child learns differently. That's why our teachers create a variety of hands-on, engaging learning experiences that allow different personalities, interests, and learning styles to shine.

Each day begins together with group worship, where children participate in songs of praise and worship followed by an age-appropriate Bible lesson. Our Christian foundation is woven naturally throughout the day as we teach children about the love of Christ and encourage kindness, honesty, patience, forgiveness, respect, and love for others.

During classroom learning time, children participate in calendar time, large-group activities, small groups, and learning centers.

Calendar Time gives children an opportunity to explore letters, shapes, colors, numbers, early math concepts, weather, weekly themes, and more. Children also practice important listening and communication skills while becoming comfortable with the routines and expectations of a classroom environment.

Large-Group Activities may include thematic exploration, stories, music, games, discussions, and teacher-led activities. Children are encouraged to ask questions, express ideas, listen to their friends, and practice the social skills they'll need when they enter school.

Small-Group Learning gives our teachers an opportunity to provide more individualized attention while strengthening academic and developmental skills. Children practice handwriting, cutting, gluing, early literacy and math concepts, completing activities, and learning to take pride in doing their best.

Learning Centers are also an important part of every classroom. Reading, blocks, housekeeping, dramatic play, art, and other centers allow children to learn through something they already love doing—playing! Along the way, they're practicing creativity, communication, sharing, cooperation, independence, and problem-solving.

Our goal isn't simply to make sure children are ready for kindergarten. We want them to leave preschool confident, curious, kind, excited about learning, and beginning to understand just how wonderfully God created them.

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

The school bell may have rung, but the fun isn't over yet!

Caterpillar Clubhouse provides before- and after-school care for children from Pre-K through age 12, giving school-age kids a fun and welcoming place to spend the rest of their day.

After school, kids can grab a snack, spend time with friends, play games, head outside to our fenced playground areas, or simply relax after a busy school day. For those who want to get a head start on their assignments, we also provide space for homework and quiet activities.

And when school is out, we're ready for them!

On many teacher workdays and weather-related school closings, Caterpillar Clubhouse provides full-day care filled with games, crafts, reading, music, dancing, group activities, and plenty of opportunities to burn off some energy.

And every now and then, we like to make an ordinary day a little more extraordinary.

For special occasions, our school-age kids may get to enjoy some Caterpillar favorites—including our very own LASER TAG and our huge indoor PLAYLAND!

Because after spending all day at school, sometimes kids don't need another classroom.

Sometimes they just need a great place to be a kid.