Early Childhood Center
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Regina Early Childhood Center Philosophy
Regina Early Childhood Center was established in 1989 with the mission of “Growth Takes Love.” Our early childhood program emphasizes development through a blend of child-initiated, teacher-directed, and independent learning activities in a variety of means and methods. These include art, music, literature, faith, language, fine and large motor skills, dramatic play, technology, nature and field trips. Regina Pre-Kindergarten continues the mission of “Growth Takes Love” with the caring guidance of qualified teachers. Our days are filled with kindergarten readiness activities, number/letter recognition, creative art projects, social-emotional learning curriculum, Spanish language enrichment, and investigation of our physical world within our STEM classroom and Nature Explore outdoor classroom.
Each child’s individual experience is as unique as they are. Our beliefs center around five core areas and guide our mission to provide an exceptional Catholic educational experience.
- Foster a love of learning to last throughout an academic career.
- Develop self-worth and positive feelings about who a student is as an individual.
- Impart an understanding of the feelings and rights of others around them.
- Grow and appreciation of God’s love for them.
- Provide a safe, stimulating environment where learning is structured around the student.
Early Childhood Curriculum
Creative Curriculum is an evidence-based, developmentally appropriate framework for study that adapts to the needs of the individual learner via inquiry, exploration, and discovery. Daily lessons take a whole-child approach through social-emotional learning, physical activity, cognitive and language development, and skill progressions in literacy, mathematics, science and technology, social studies, and the arts.
Faith formation is unique in the life of a preschool child. It is a time when important foundations are being created and general religious concepts are being introduced for the first time. Our religion-readiness curriculum introduces essential faith concepts, themes, and values in a way that engages the child while helping them lay the foundation for a faith-filled life. God loves all of our precious preschool children!
Fine Motor Using a variety of manipulatives, art mediums, and games to increase coordination. | Faith Every week students here or proclaim the Gospel together through prayer, song, and activities, and develop their faith in collaboration with families. |
Art Cutting, pasting, painting, and coloring, aid in the development of fine motor skills as well as allowing free expression of creativity. | Dramatic Play Materials offered to help build and extend social skills encourage imaginative interaction through dramatic play. |
Literature A diverse, weekly rotating selection of books are selected to encourage early literacy skills and build a lifetime love of reading. | Language Enrichment Lessons and songs introducing both Spanish and sign language skills familiarize children with different types of communication. |
Music Music and movement go hand in hand. Through singing, dancing, and instruments, children are exposed to new and familiar music encouraging self-expression. | Technology A SMART panel is installed in every classroom. We practice mindful use of technology to elevate instruction. |
Large Motor A safe indoor Large Motor Classroom and outdoor playground are equipped with an inviting arrangement of equipment for active large muscle development. | Readiness Through the integration of Creative Curriculum, children are introduced to writing, numbers, letter sounds and blends, shapes, and colors. Weekly themes and monthly studies provide exposure to in-depth information on unique topics. |
Pre-Kindergarten Programs
We offer two pre-kindergarten academic programs with an optional wrap-around care session. Our programs follow the academic calendar with closures around Christmas, spring break, and other scheduled holidays and in-service days. Our Center is closed for one week after the school year concludes and two weeks prior to the start of a new academic year. We offer 9 weeks of summer camp programming. Our Center is fully licensed by the Iowa Department of Human Services.
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:30 am – 11:30 am
- Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 11:30 am
- *Preschool drop-off begins at 8:15 am and pickup occurs at 11:30 am.
- Wrap-around care sessions include pre-kindergarten programming and Center hours of 7:30 am – 5:30 pm. Tuition includes a morning snack, lunch, and an afternoon snack.
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