Philadelphia Toddler/Preschool Program for Children
For more than 34 years, Beacon Center for Children has been providing Toddler/Preschool Education to children in Philadelphia, PA.
We pride ourselves on developing the whole child. Our Preschool Program uses a value-centered approach, to foster a child’s intelligence and creativity along with good communication skills. Childrens’ individuality is celebrated and includes their unique learning style, interests, and culture, building strong confidence, independence, and a love for learning. Curiosity is strongly encouraged! Discussion of the importance of good values and excellent communication skills is part of daily life. Children are encouraged to be considerate of their friends, honest and kind, flexible and assertive, appreciative and welcoming. Children walk away from our preschool program with the tools needed for success!
We offer childcare in a friendly, joyful place where “children can be children” while engaging in their first “school” experience. Children “learn by doing”, through a thematic approach using manipulatives, games, song, dramatic play, movement and more. There is a balance of developmentally appropriate and always fun indoor and outdoor activities, both teacher directed and child selected, and quiet and active periods. Beacon Center’s goal is for children to have the most fun they can have while developing the tools they need for their next steps after Preschool.
Daily Activities for our Toddler/Preschool Program
In our Preschool Program, children are divided into small groups focusing on their individual needs and interests. The Toddler/Preschool Program consists of age appropriate amounts of:
- Indoor and Outdoor Free Play
- Reading and Math Readiness Activities
- Music Appreciation & Creation
- Imaginary Play
- Storytelling
- Drama
- Puppetry
- Dance/Creative Movement
- Experimentation/Nature Exploration
- Science
- Arts and Crafts
- Communication
- Socialization
Children bring their own lunches. Healthy morning and afternoon snacks are provided. There are three classes, grouped according to age:
- Toddlers: 18 months – 3 years
- Middle Class: 3-4 years
- Pre-K: 4-6 years
There is some overlap in the age groups. As children get older and their skills get stronger, the group activities will reflect these changes creating an atmosphere that challenges and excites them. The small group size is what allows for children to stay with a group for a year or more.