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Heritage
offers a full-day, quality learning program. Most classes
are open from 6:30am-6:30pm, Monday thru Friday. Active
instruction time is between 8:30am and 5:30pm with table
manipulatives and group game time before and after active
instruction. A description of each preschool class at
Heritage is below.
Class
Descriptions
INFANTS:
Unfortunately, Heritage does not offer infant care;
however, it is advisable to come in for a tour before
your child reaches 18 months. The sooner you add your
child's name to our waiting list (which is free) you
are more likely to have a guaranteed spot in the Little
Primers room which typically stays full.
 Little
Primers or LP:
(At least 18 Months Old)
No
longer babies, one and a half year olds are anxious
to explore the world around them. They seek nurturing
relationships to reassure them that they are safe in
the absence of mom and dad. The educational focus in
this class centers around, developing listening and
social skills, following directions and routines, and
building vocabulary through stories and songs which
are taught using weekly themes.
 Early
Preschool or EPS:
(2 Years Old by Sept. 1st)
Each
day is a new adventure for this age group. Curiosity
and energy levels are at an all time high and so is
the potential for learning by association. Throughout
the year these children are introduced to a variety
of language, math, and science concepts. In addition
to academic concepts, assisting our Early Preschoolers
in understanding and using good social skills is heavily
emphasized.
 Preschool
or PS:
(3 Years Old by Sept. 1st)
Upon
entering this class, children have matured, obtained
more self-help skills and are making the shift towards
complete autonomy. Teachers continue to encourage fine
motor skill activities that are necessary for reading
and writing. The children begin to practice writing
their name, the alphabet and numbers. Preschoolers begin
this year attending a separate Spanish class daily.
 Pre-Kindergarten
or PK:
(4 Years Old by Sept. 1st)
The
final year of preschool is designed to prepare the child
to enter public school with confidence and a desire
to learn. Cognitive as well as social and emotional
skills continue to develop as we encourage independence
and adaptability to new environments and experiences.
The children will see how the number, letter, shape,
and color concepts taught in their classroom translate
into their everyday lives. In addition, children will
continue to develop literacy and phonics skills as we
expose the children to the tools necessary for reading.
Pre-K students begin attending guided weekly reading
class called Book Club as well as Spanish Class daily.
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