ABOUT THIS CLASSROOM

This is your child’s first step into the wonderful world of preschool! Desert Room is for children who turn three by September 1st as set by state guidelines, and who are fully potty trained. We use BJU Press “Pathways for Preschoolers” as the class curriculum, and children will have a set time for snack, lunch, nap, and play.

DEVELOPMENT AND CURRICULUM

Children are encouraged to explore their surroundings, practice mobility skills like crawling, and engage in hands-on learning experiences that support early problem-solving and communication development through the use of books and flash cards.

Click here for a list of required milestones that your child will need to have mastered in order to advance to this classroom.

DAILY ROUTINE

Our consistent daily routine helps children feel safe and secure while allowing flexibility to meet individual needs. Included throughout the day is free play, routine bathroom breaks, meal times, instructional time, circle time, nap time, and Late Stay for those who require care beyond the end of our school day. Click here for a glimpse into a typical daily schedule for our Desert students.

BATHROOM NEEDS

Students need to be fully potty trained in order to attend our preschool programs as they will have scheduled bathroom breaks throughout the day. If a child needs to use the restroom outside of scheduled times, he or she is always permitted to do so. Your child must be able to communicate bathroom needs, be on a 2-hour schedule, use a regular sized toilet, be able to wipe himself/herself clean, and be able to pull bottoms off and on independently.

NAPPING PROCEDURE

Students are encouraged—but not required—to sleep during rest time. Each child should remain on his or her cot quietly for the duration of nap time and avoid disturbing others. This quiet rest period allows children to recharge for the remainder of the day.

MEALS

Families provide three meals daily (morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack), ensuring children have familiar and appropriate foods as they continue transitioning to solids. We ask that all foods sent in are meals that you know your child will eat; any new foods should be introduced at home in order to avoid allergic reactions from happening at school or disinterest from the child. Please be sure to have your child’s food containers and packaging clearly labeled with his/her first and last name. Additionally, items should be specified as snack or lunch items so that staff knows what time of day to give an item to your child.