Pre-Kindergarten Program

Pre-kindergartners develop skills to succeed in future academics. The learning concepts of this program include kindergarten preparedness, social awareness, practical life skills and mastery of gross motor skills. The daily schedule consists of opportunities for independent discovery, cooperative learning and outdoors playtime.

• Kindergarten preparedness plan includes awareness of different parts of computers, developing complex logical patterns and handwriting practice.
• Pre-kindergarteners become aware of themselves as learners and begin to express their ideas and emotions in both spoken and written forms.
• Children develop multi-tasking skills, hand-eye coordination, recognition of music instruments and rhythm through lots of singing, dancing and rhyming.
• Teachers promote cooperative play and mutual problem-solving habits through lesson plans and conversations.
• Access to computers helps children develop necessary familiarity to move to their next technological phase.
• Country search, foreign language and world cultures are incorporated into pre-kindergarten lesson plans using electronic globe, cultural props, reading and audiovisual devices.  

Pre- School Program

Our bright and colorful classrooms, and large playground work as a stimulus for a learning environment where preschoolers participate in age-appropriate activities related to a weekly theme.  Learning materials for computer education, math & counting, science, world awareness, pretend play, music and creative art provide both group and individual learning opportunities. Teachers create theme related bulletin boards and bring out the materials to engage children at each stage of their development.

• Preschoolers are introduced to cognitive skills such as sequencing and matching, social skills in differences and similarities, and language art skills such as storytelling and beginning reading skills.
• Learning centers encourage independence and provide opportunities for children to make choices. Children also practice the process of selecting materials according to their interests.
• Visits from local fire department and police department, community helpers, veterinarian and theatrical productions like puppet show and magician works, are incorporated into the classroom seasonally.
• Computers are included in the preschool classroom as the young children begin to learn and develop sense of technical literacy.
• The teachers integrate enrichment programs, such as music & movement, arts & crafts and manners, into each preschooler's daily schedule.
• Children are encouraged to progress at their own pace according to their individual needs and abilities.  

Toddlers

        Our toddlers reach their milestones successfully - from first steps to potty training; our teachers provide assistance on daily bases and make exploring fun for young children.          

    Our active care providers plan simple step by step activities considering the needs of young children.
        In order to provide toddlers with the consistency and routine they crave, teachers plan days filled with a balance of reading, music & rhythm, art awareness and plenty of outdoor activity such as; climbing, running and jumping.

• Learning Centers for building blocks and puzzles pretend play section, and lots of books are an essential component of the classroom.
• Toddlers experience self help skills including hand washing, putting on their coats & shoes, picking up their toys and sharing with their friends.
• Teachers practice social behaviors through circle time with stories, puppets and music incorporated into each day to encourage language skills.  
• Teachers promote developmentally appropriate behavior through gross motor activity, such as climbing, balance beam and playing ball, and fine motor skills through crayon, big knob puzzles, and sorting colors and shapes.
•  Although children become aware of the process of toilet learning at their own pace, parents and teachers work together to provide the consistent and pleasant environment for success in the early pre school program. 

After school Program 

    Our After School program offers young children, ages 5 to 12 years, opportunity to participate in a comfortable, safe and nurturing environment after-school hours. Our after school program also offers care during elementary school holidays and early dismissal days. This program may also be extended during summer depending on the space availability.

• Nutritious snack is served each day after school.
• Homework assistance is provided in a relaxing environment
• Computers are available every day in order to promote technical literacy.
• In order to balance the academic portion of each child’s day, plenty of outdoor time is included to keep activity alive among our school age children.
• Socialization and problem solving are integral to the material offered to promote music, creative art and games. 

Summer Program

White Oak Early Childcare offers a well-balanced summer program that includes exciting activities for all ages of children while also staying comfortable and cool. Our Summer calendar includes a variety of events such as; Yoga Classes, Art Education Program, Clown Presentation, Creative Music & Movement program, Water Day, Petting Zoo, A visit from Ice Cream Truck, and Puppet theatrical productions. Our priority is to provide young children with these entertaining activities without having to leave the center, which is why we bring all the fun activities at the center for our children. 

       The center will offer well organized field trips in summer only for the school age children to the sites such as; Children's Museum, Richmond Zoo, A day at the Dorey Park, etc.