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NC Preschool Program
The formative years of children from birth to five make the biggest impact on their future. Instilling in them the educational components of math, literacy, science and technology, as well as social and emotional skills, sets them on the path for being more than ready for kindergarten when they leave our program.
Preschool Program
Ages 33 months - 5 years old
In our preschool program, we provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can learn, explore, and grow.
With a structured yet flexible schedule, we create a predictable routine that helps children feel secure while fostering independence and confidence.
With a low teacher-to-child ratio of 1:10, our experienced teachers guide children through fun and meaningful activities designed to encourage curiosity, problem-solving, and social-emotional development.
Through hands-on learning, play-based exploration, and positive interactions, we aim to build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
Physical Development
Large muscle – encouraging movement, climbing, sliding, ball play, riding toys, swings
Balance – providing obstacles, creative movements, and all of the above-mentioned objects
Small muscle – hand/eye coordination activities, cutting, pasting, large block play, bead stringing
Language – encouraging speech, conversations, show and tell, storytelling, reading
Cognitive – exploration, nature studies, matching through storytime, shapes and colors, books, puzzles
Creative – dramatic play, art activities, music activities
Intellectual Development
Emotional Development
Self-esteem – positive reinforcement and encouraging self-exploration, discussion of feelings, storytime, dramatic play
Independence – providing choices encouraging self-motivation, self-help skills
Social Development
Behavioral – separating children during disagreements and over activity. They cannot yet mediate themselves.
Communication – providing conversation skill development, sharing, listening, and communicating.
Preschool Highlights
Our preschool program provides a well-balanced learning experience through a variety of engaging activities
Our consistent daily schedule fosters security and predictability, helping children feel comfortable as they explore and learn. Children are grouped by developmental age, ensuring they interact with peers at a similar stage while remaining under direct supervision at all times.
Through activities that can be quiet or active, indoors or outdoors, and either teacher-directed or child-initiated, children develop curiosity by asking questions, trying new ideas, and taking pride in their efforts.
Parents stay connected through real-time updates on our app, which provides insights into their child's daily activities, meals, restroom breaks, and photos.
Our program also nurtures social-emotional development, helping children build meaningful relationships with teachers, staff, and peers in a warm and caring environment.
Preschool Classroom
Step into the heartwarming learning haven of our Preschool room, where every corner is designed with your little one’s joy and growth in mind.
Our classrooms feature tables and chairs perfectly sized for preschoolers, fostering an environment that invites interactive learning and independence.
Soft pillows in cozy book corners beckon our young readers, while shelves are adorned with age-appropriate toys, engaging academic activities, and sensory wonders.
Each child has their very own cubby, creating a little space for personal treasures and instilling a sense of pride and ownership. Naptime is a snug affair, with individual cots dressed in a sheet, creating a secure haven for sweet dreams.
Because parents are an essential part of their child’s journey, we encourage you to bring water bottles, diapers/pull-ups, wipes, and extra clothes to ensure a seamless and comfortable experience.
Our Preschool room isn’t just a room—it’s a vibrant hub of learning and discovery. Specially crafted reading, math, science & sensory, and pretend play learning centers cater to the unique wonders of preschoolers, nurturing a love for learning in every child.
Convenient doors connect each classroom to our outside courtyard, providing easy access to the beauty of our outdoor space. And yes, age-appropriate bathrooms are right there in each classroom for added convenience.
Choose NC for a Preschool room that not only nurtures your child’s mind but also warms their heart—a place where curiosity is embraced, friendships blossom, and the foundation for a lifetime of learning and exploration is joyfully laid.
Preschool
and PreK
Our proprietary "Whole Child Approach" to education provides each child with the opportunity to fulfill their learning potential by focusing on each child's mind, body, and soul.
Thematic Curriculum
Our curriculum is organized around fun monthly themes, which build upon a child's natural ability to make connections. Our classrooms will "Scream the Theme" and immerse children in a learning environment where concepts are interconnected and meaningful to spark curiosity, encourage exploration, and foster a deeper understanding of the world.
We balance structured classroom activities with a child's natural desire to play and explore, incorporating activities that are both teacher-directed and child-initiated, quiet and active, and independent and group-based. This approach fosters a lifelong love of learning, instilling in children the belief that education is not confined to textbooks but is an adventure waiting to be explored.
Christ-Centered
As one of our core values, faith is a cornerstone of the curriculum offerings at New Creations. Christian components are included each day to help children grow in understanding and love for the Lord.
Teachers read bible stories, we emphasize Christian traits such as Forgiveness, Patience, and Joy, and prayer is incorporated into each day.
Outside the Classroom
We take every opportunity to fully engage children in curriculum themes with exciting learning opportunities. Enrichment teachers visit your child's classroom biweekly, teaching lessons in Spanish, music, and Chapel. We also frequently invite guest educators, community helpers, zoologists and professional children's entertainers to come to our centers, allowing children to discover and interact with new concepts without leaving their classroom.
Partners in Learning
We partner closely with nearby elementary schools through our Kindergarten Partnerships to ensure that our PreK programs are preparing children academically and helping to make the transition from preschool to kindergarten as seamless as possible for each child.
Additionally, New Creations is the only childcare center in Minnesota with an in house Positive Behavior Guidance Team to provide support to children, teachers, and families. With the support of this specialized team, we are able to help each child put their best foot forward in their education and development, taking into account their individual needs.
Objectives and Development
Our Preschool and PreK curriculum is carefully scaffolded and adapted to meet the unique needs of each classroom and child. Each lesson is specifically written to align with the Early Childhood Indicators of Progress: Minnesota's Early Learning Standards.
Language, Communication & Literacy
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Uses full sentences; asks and answers questions.
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Retells stories in sequence with details.
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Recognizes rhymes, beginning sounds, and some letters.
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Understands print carries meaning; may write own name.
Science
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Observes, describes, and compares materials and living things.
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Asks "how" and "why" questions.
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Experiments with materials (e.g., ramps, color mixing).
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Predicts and tests ideas; records findings by drawing or talking.
Math
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Counts objects with one-to-one correspondence .
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Recognizes written numerals.
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Understands "more," "less," and "equal"; compares quantities.
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Identifies and creates repeating patterns.
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Recognizes shapes; explores spatial relationships (over/under, next to) .
Physical & Movement Development
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Runs,jumps , hops, and climbs with coordination.
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Pedals tricycles/bicycles with training wheels.
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Uses scissors, crayons, paintbrushes, and other tools with control.
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Dresses/undresses with little assistance; manages zippers, snaps, buttons.
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Practices health and safety routines independently.
Cognitive Development
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Sorts, classifies, and organizes objects into multiple categories.
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Recalls and shares past events; makes simple predictions.
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Engages in pretend play with planning, roles, and storylines.
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Solves multi-step problems.
Approaches to Learning
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Sustains attention during play and group activities.
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Plans play themes and activities with peers.
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Demonstrates creativity and flexible thinking.
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Persists with challenging tasks.
Social & Emotional Development
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Plays cooperatively with peers, sharing and taking turns.
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Identifies and talks about feelings (own and others) .
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Begins to use self-regulation strategies (deep breaths, asking for help).
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Shows empathy and an understanding of fairness.
Example Daily Schedule
Time
Schedule
Open - 8:00 am
Early Arrival: Children participate in child-initiated activities.
8:00 am - 8:30 am
Breakfast
8:30 am - 9:25 am
Group Time: Teacher brings the group together for morning routines, calendar,
sharing, featured activity, literacy-building, and discussion of the day's activities & themes.
9:25 am - 10:15 am
Learning Centers and Small-Group Activities: Children choose from activities in: creative arts, dramatic play, writing, library, blocks, manipulatives, math,science, sensory learning centers. Teachers implement small-group activities, focusing on skill-building activities and observational assessments .
10:15 am - 10:45 am
Group Time: Children come together to listen to a daily read-aloud and/or to
finish or repeat activities from the early morning group time.
10:45 am - 11:00 am
Bible Story and Prayer Time
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Outdoor Play: Children select from a variety of outdoor activities.
11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Lunch
12:15 pm - 12:30 pm
Group Time: Teachers read aloud as children settle down for naps.
12:45 pm - 2:30 pm
Rest and Quiet Work Time: Most children nap or rest quietly. As children wake
from rest time, they can select from a variety of quiet choices, such as manipulatives, drawing, or reading books.
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Learning Centers: Children choose from activities in the learning centers.
3:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Afternoon Snack
3:15 pm - 3:30 pm
Group Time: Children come together for a featured activity and closing routine.
3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
Outdoor Play: Children select from a variety of outdoor activities.
4:15 pm - Close
Learning centers or small group activities until parent picks up.
While Infant classrooms may follow some elements of the center's schedule, i.e. meal times, the rest of an infant child's schedule is guided by parent preferences, to create a "home away from home" environment that is tailored to each individual child's needs for bottles, sleep, snacks, etc. Curriculum activities (such as sensory activities, art, and story time) are adjusted to meet the flexible timing of each baby's day.