Three-Year-Old Daycare

Quality 3-Year-Old Childcare

Your baby is growing up! No longer a toddler, your little one is now a mischievous and delightful three-year-old. As they continue to explore and learn about the world around them, it’s more important than ever to provide them with stimulating and educational experiences.

At Grace Community School, we offer an excellent daycare program for three-year-olds that will help prepare them for pre-k and life. 3-year-olds are active and love to explore, so our curriculum is designed to be engaging and fun. Our highly trained staff are experts in early childhood development, and they are passionate about providing the best possible care for your child. We offer a wide range of activities and experiences that are designed to promote your child’s physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development.

Our daily schedules strike a balance between play and teacher-guided instruction. Grace Community School’s Reading Circles and Math Circles allow kids to advance through literacy and mathematics domains at their own pace and keep parents informed of their progress. In addition, we offer a variety of extracurricular activities, such as dance, music, and art, that allow your child to explore their interests and talents. We believe that our program provides the perfect foundation for your child’s future success.

Take a Tour of the 3's Room

Welcome to our three-year-old classroom at Grace Community School! Classrooms include a cozy reading corner with a comfy carpet and lots of inviting books, large area rugs for circle time, dramatic play centers with dress-up materials and props, an art center with a wide variety of materials, and a building area with large blocks. Our writing center is always busy with the children eagerly scribbling away or working on special projects. And over in the science area, the children are often engaged in exciting experiments or exploring nature. Throughout the day, the children have opportunities to explore and discover, both indoors and, weather permitting, out in our great playground areas. Our custom Grace Community School preschool curriculum has been designed to meet the needs of three-year-olds and help your child grow.

From drop off to pick up, you can be confident that your child is safe, loved, and learning at Grace Community School. Our daycare rooms are decorated with bright colors and include a variety of materials, centers, and classroom toys to encourage exploration and learning. Some items and areas include:

• A writing center with paper, pencils, crayons, and other markers
• Math materials like counting toys, sorting objects, and simple puzzles
• A science center with magnifying glasses, nature books, and examples of natural objects
• Art center with easels, paint, clay, and other materials for creativity.
• A Dramatic play center with costumes, puppets, and props for make-believe fun.
• Block center with wooden blocks of different shapes and sizes.
• Outdoor play areas with artificial turf, balls, toys, age appropriate slides, and climbing structures.

Health and safety are our priorities. All of our staff are first-aid and CPR certified. Our schools have a two-way intercom system so our office can communicate with teachers, and each classroom has a security camera so management can keep tabs on everything.

Three-Year-Old Developmental and Educational Goals

Grace Community School caregivers work your child to achieve a variety of learning goals. Each goal has specific objectives.

Goal 1: Letters
Recognize and know the sounds of the letters: Aa, Ee, Ii, Oo, Uu Mm, Rr, Ss, Tt, Bb Ff, Gg, Pp, Hh, Ll Cc, Kk, Nn, Dd, Jj, Qq, Vv, Ww, Xx, Yy, Zz
Recognize and sound out letter blends

Goal 2: Numbers
Recognize and count numbers: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,8 , 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

Goal 3: Shapes
Recognize shapes: Circle, Square, Triangle, Rectangle, Diamond, Heart, Pentagon

Goal 4: Colors
Recognize colors: Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Purple, White, Black, Brown

Goal 5: Positions
To know and apply Up, Down, Top, Bottom, Front, Behind, Over, Under, In, Out, Beside

Goal 6: Social & Emotional
Play well with other children
Recognize the feelings of others and responds appropriately
Share and respect others
Use thinking skills to resolve conflicts
Demonstrate self-direction and independence

Goal 7: Physical
Basic motor skills (running, jumping, hopping..)
Climbing up and down
Push and steer a small wheeled vehicle
Throwing, kicking, & catching skills
Control small muscles (hands, fingers…)
Hand-eye coordination
Use tools for writing and drawing

Goal 8: Cognitive
Compares and measures
Arranges objects in a series
Recognize patterns and repeat them
Uses numbers and counting
Role plays

Goal 9: Language
Expresses self using words & sentences
Understands and follows oral directions
Answers questions
Asks questions
Actively participates in conversations

Prepare Your Child for Preschool

Most people believe that learning to read is a skill that is only acquired later in life. However, our phonics early literacy program makes it possible for preschoolers to start learning to read at an early age. The key to our program is its focus on phonics. Phonics is the ability to understand the relationship between the sounds of spoken language and the letters of written language. By teaching children phonics, we are able to give them the tools they need to sound out words and read on their own. Our program has been proven to be effective, and we have seen firsthand how it can transform a child’s ability to learn. Grace Community School’s “Reading Circles” help your child develop the skills they need to become a successful reader.

Our 3-year-old program is designed to give your child a strong foundation in both reading and math. In addition to teaching phonics, we also include advanced developmentally appropriate math concepts. This ensures that your child is prepared for success in kindergarten and beyond. Some of the math concepts we cover include counting, sorting, patterns, and shapes. We also expose our students to numbers up to 100. By providing a well-rounded education, our goal is to help your child reach their full potential.

When it comes to early childhood education, academics are important. However, research shows that social and emotional development is just as important for success in school and in life. That’s why Grace Community School takes a “whole child” approach to education, preparing 3-year-olds for preschool and kindergarten. Our program goes beyond the basics of ABCs and 123s. We also teach important skills like communication, cooperation, and problem-solving. As a result, our students are better prepared for the challenges of school and beyond. If you’re looking for a preschool program that will give your child a head start in life, come check us out. We would be happy to show you what makes Grace Community School special.