Our Classrooms

Shady Lane's staff and educators take great pride in creating a school where educators listen, parents participate and children thrive and flourish. Our educational program responds to the individual strengths and developmental needs of each child. In the process, we help your child grow as an individual, in relationship with others and the worlds of materials and ideas.

Throughout the day, our students are exposed to a range of activities that allow them to learn in different modes and make meaningful connections. Children emerge from Shady Lane more giving, confident, independent, curious and able to solve problems and resolve conflict.

Infants

Children six weeks to 12 months benefit from a 4:1 child-to-educator ratio, allowing for individualized interactions to best care for each child's needs. Children's cultures and families are represented in a variety of ways as we highlight childcare as an extension of the home.

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Young Toddlers

Children 12 to 24 months benefit from a 5:1 ratio, providing a safe environment where children have the freedom to move about and play. Our young toddlers thrive on new experiences and build on previous knowledge to improve coordination, increase communication skills and further develop thinking and reasoning.

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Toddlers

Must be 2 years old

Embracing the two-year-old's new sense of independence, self-awareness, creativity and playfulness, educators in our toddler program focus on physical, sensory, language and social development. Our toddlers enjoy a play-centered environment, with quiet choices and calming periods to pace their day.

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Three-Year-Olds

Must be 3 years old

Our educators encourage and support three-year-olds in becoming partners in play. At this stage, problem solving and conflict resolution skills are introduced. Our preschool classrooms are stimulating learning environments that encourage the development of individual and group ideas.

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Four-Year-Olds

Must be 4 years old

Four-year-olds experience a daily mix of teacher- and student-directed activities including group time with stories and songs, dramatic play, art and writing activities, puzzles and games, as well as active gross-motor play. Our Pre-K curriculum focuses on each child's growing independence, expanding interest in the environment and their rapidly developing social skills.

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Mixed Age

Must be 3 years old

Our Mixed Age classrooms allow children to experience a consistent classroom setting and teaching team for two years, being mentored by older children at first, and then having a year as a "leader" during the second. This sets the stage for children to grow within a supportive and loving atmosphere, open to many new and interesting ideas.

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