OUR PROGRAMS

Staffed with the Director and two teachers, Little Gators offers three to four-year programs, each appropriate to age level of the children, gradually increases educational levels as children prepare for kindergarten. A variety of activities are designed to provide students with balance between self and teacher-directed projects in various group sizes, in both indoor and outdoor settings. Working in areas which will stimulate perceptual and muscular development, social and emotional growth, the program consists of four separate levels, each geared to the age and ability of the class as follows:

Two-Year-Old Program

For many children, this is their first experience in a structured school environment. Our goal is to introduce new concepts of letters and numbers in learning through music, art, games, stories, cooking and other activities, while providing an environment which feels safe and loving to each child. Children have the opportunity to develop friendships with their peers and teachers during this new learning process. 

 ITSY BITSY GATOR

• Tuesdays and Thursdays

• 8:30 am - 11:00 am

• If your child misses the August 1st deadline, they are able to enroll once they turn 2 years old. This can at any point during the School Year.

Teeny Tiny Gator

• Tuesdays and Thursdays

• 8:30 am - 11:00 am

• Must be 2 years old by August 1st

Three-Year-Old Program

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During this crucial period of intellectual development and strengthening to peer relationships, children are continuing to learn letters and numbers, social studies, science, computer and fine and gross motor activities, in a style that shows learning is fun. 

• Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays

• 8:30 am - 11:30 am

• Must be 3 years old by August 1st

Pre-K Program

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For our four and five year olds, the goal of this program is to prepare children for Kindergarten. Building on the concepts introduced in the Three Year Old Program, with the addition of more advanced worksheets, phonics and educational visitors, children enhance letter and number recognition and writing skills. The class is divided into small groups in order to meet the individual needs of each child based on their level of readiness for Kindergarten. 

• Monday through Friday

• T/TH 11:00 am - 3:30 pm

• MWF 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm

• Must be 4 years old by August 1st

Transitional Kindergarten

This is for children who need to complete a second year of Pre-K before entering Kindergarten. Children who turn 5 years old during the summer before or fall of the final year of Pre-K are eligible to enroll. The T-K class meets Monday through Friday from as a part of the Pre-K class and then divided into their own T-K group. This is offered to current Little Gators as well as those who would like to experience one year at Gators before Kindergarten.

• Monday through Friday

• T/TH 11:00 am - 3:30 pm

• MWF 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Summer Program

We offer a summer program from the end of May to mid June. You can choose which weeks work best for your family. The program is open for both enrolled and non-enrolled children. 

Further information about this summer program will be available.