CLASS SIZE
Two-year-old Programs – Cypress (HL) and Juniper (HLN) 3 teachers, 16-18 Children
Three and Four-year-old Programs- Cedar, Laurel (HL) and Sequoia (HLN) 3 teachers, 18-22 Children
Bridge-K Program – Oak (HL) 2 teachers, 12 Children
Mixed Age Program 2.5-4 years (HLL) 4 teachers, 24 Children
HOURS OF OPERATION
Hearts Leap School, Hearts Leap North, Hearts Leap Lakeview, and Hearts Leap Beginnings are open from 8:30 am until 5:30 pm, with an early drop-off option.
Pick-up times are:
12:00, 2:30, 4:00, or 5:30 in the Two-year-old Program.
2:30, 4:00, or 5:30 in the Three, Four, and Bridge-K Programs.
Four-day schedules are available in the Two, Three, Four, and mixed-age programs.
Hearts Leap Lakeview is a full-day program
Classroom Goals
We strive to help your child achieve many goals throughout their years at Hearts Leap and we work with parents to reinforce progress. Some goals are often accomplished during their first year at Hearts Leap, while others become a focus later in their preschool career.
Our first goal is always to have fun and enjoy learning in a safe and friendly environment!
Cognitive Goals
To show interest in their surrounding environment, classroom, neighborhood, etc.
To focus on and follow through with a task
To learn problem-solving skills and decision-making strategies
To explore personal creativity and self-expression
To develop numeracy and literacy skills
To become curious and excited to learn new things
Social/Emotional Goals
To develop empathy and understanding of others' feelings
To respond appropriately to peers' and adults' body language and facial expressions
To learn how to participate and cooperate within both large and small groups
To show respect, kindness and understanding towards others
To understand and accept classroom limits
To become increasingly self-sufficient and independent
To develop a strong and positive self-image and self-awareness
To develop confidence in social interactions with other children
To develop emotional awareness and appropriate coping strategies
To develop negotiation skills
To create positive relationships with peers and adults
To develop patience and self-control
Physical Goals
To continue to develop large muscle coordination, control and strength through activities such as yoga, gymnastics, and yard play (running, climbing, digging, jumping, etc.)
To increase endurance and strength
To develop and improve fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination through activities such as puzzles, painting, drawing, cutting, lacing, beading, etc.
Language Goals
To use language to resolve conflict
To use language to express needs, opinions and ideas
To understand and follow multi-step directions/tasks
To use pretend-play, conversation, reading books and communal eating times to encourage children to use their imagination and promote discussion
To build vocabulary through the study of various topics
To promote letter and letter sound recognition