Leap Ahead Learning Center
At Leap Ahead Learning Center, we specialize in providing high-quality early childhood education. Our dedicated team of educators is passionate about helping young minds grow and develop, setting a strong foundation for their future academic success. We understand that the first few years of a child's life are crucial for their overall development, which is why we offer a comprehensive preschool program designed to promote cognitive, social/emotional, and physical growth through play-based learning experiences.
Play-Based Learning
Research consistently shows that play-based learning is crucial for early childhood development, fostering cognitive, social, and emotional growth, while also promoting essential skills like communication, collaboration, and critical thinking.
- Play-based learning allows children to explore, experiment, and make sense of their experiences, which is essential for developing cognitive skills.
- Through play, children learn to solve problems, think critically, and develop a deeper understanding of complex concepts.
- They develop memory skills, build vocabulary, and learn new skills and knowledge that they get to practice over and over in multiple ways.
- Play provides opportunities for children to practice social interaction, learn to regulate their emotions, and develop a sense of mastery and confidence as well as develop empathy for others.
- Children learn to collaborate, explore, and try new things in a safe and supportive environment.
Daily Schedule:
- Morning Bins
- Morning Meeting
- Art/Small Groups
- Bathroom Break
- Snack
- Centers
- Large Group Activity
- Music/Movement
- Gross Motor/Outdoor Activity
- End of the Day Meeting
Themes/Units of Study
Our curriculum is organized around monthly themes and units of study, providing students with a dynamic and engaging learning experience. To complement each theme, we regularly update our classroom learning materials, keeping students excited, curious, and motivated to explore new concepts throughout the year.