Early Childhood Education at Grace
Preschool and Prekindergarten
Grace's Early Childhood program is expanding to include children 2 years of age beginning in the Fall of 2023. We are now accepting applications for this class and applications can be submitted through Ravenna.
Honoring Childhood, Empowering Children
Our early childhood program is dedicated to providing a warm, nurturing environment where children’s ideas and abilities are developed through engaging, authentic learning experiences. An environment rich in play, discovery, research, and collaboration promotes high-level thinking skills, problem-solving capabilities, enhanced language development, and empathy. With an average class size of 13 students, our highly trained teachers are attuned to each child’s growth and development.
Reggio-inspired Learning in a Joyful Environment
Our pedagogical approach toward our youngest students is inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy. Our child-centered program is guided by a few core principles:
With these principles as our guideposts, our Preschool and Prekindergarten programs cultivate important social and emotional skills alongside creative and critical thinking. Pre-literacy and numeracy skills are interwoven into authentic, carefully scaffolded learning experiences. Our intentional, emergent curriculum builds self-confidence and a true love of learning.
