Gingerbread Preschool offers a variety of classes for children ages 2-6. This program is a part-time, recreational program that provides children an opportunity to experience a classroom setting prior to entering kindergarten.

Gingerbread Preschool Program Guide (pdf)

Parent and Me Class

Requirements: Child must have a parent/guardian with them in the class. Children must be 21 months by the first day of the class.

The Parent & Me class allows those students who are not quite ready to be on their own a chance to socialize with others. The class will feature music and movement activities for the child and parent.

2's Class

Requirements: All students must be 2 years of age on or before September 2

Diapering and toilet training support is available.

The 2's class provides a play-based daily routine, designed to be flexible and responsive to the needs of the children. The classroom structure is created on relationship-based principles providing children with quality one-on-one adult/child interactions. Children will develop and grow while they learn routines, social skills and a wealth of knowledge through new experiences and hands-on open ended activities.

3-year old Class

Requirements: All students must be 3 years of age on or before September 2
Child must be toilet proficient. Children in the 3's are allowed to wear pullups while they are transitioning towards toilet proficiency.

The 3-year old class presents a learning environment designed to help facilitate your child’s growth and development. The class presents fun hands-on learning experiences and supports each child in building competency in social-emotional skills, self-help skills and learning skills.

4-year old Class

Requirements: All students must be 4 years of age on or before September 2
Child must be toilet trained.

The 4-year-old class imparts the love of learning, focusing on developing positive communication skills, social-emotional skills, peer relationships, and self-regulation skills through daily classroom routine and activities. Also introduced are a variety of skills and concepts such as: problem solving, letter and number recognition, cutting, gluing, coloring, pre-writing and writing skills.

4's-5's Class

Requirements: All students must be 4 years of age on or before September 2

Child must be toilet trained.

The Kinderpals class provides an extra year of preschool for social/emotional maturation. This class presents a fun and hands-on experience and supports each child in building competency in social and learning skills. The class is instructed using a modified emergent curriculum approach in which staff (through observation), tailor the curriculum based on the needs of each student while incorporating children’s interests in a play based, developmentally-appropriate format.