our programs
Toddler Preschool
We understand that parent’s schedules vary, That’s why we offer a variety of schedules for your 2.5-5 year old. Schedules range from a minimum of 2 days 9:00am-12:00pm to the full schedule of 5 days 7:30am – 5:00pm.
Ages 2.5 to 3
Preschool
We provide a warm, loving environment in which your child will have every opportunity to feel good about themselves, and will be encouraged and motivated to experiment and participate in a new experiences without fear of failure.
Ages 3 to 4
Pre K
The Little Folk Farm staff is dedicated to providing an equal balance of active and quiet periods, fine-motor and gross motor activities, indoor and outdoor times, individual and group activities both teacher directed and child initiated activities.
Ages 4 to 5
Extended Day
During the course of a typical day, the children spend the first 30 minutes in free play (either indoor or outdoor, weather permitting), followed by circle/meeting time (which entails music, fingerplays, puppets, books, movement,calendar, weather and much more), Bathroom visit, snack, teacher organized activity, more music, and more free play, followed by clean up time. Half day children leave at 12:00 pm.
Where appropriate, lunch follows (student supplied), with a rest period and a planned activity to wrap up the day. Pick up time is no later than 5:00 pm.
All ages are eligible
Overview
Inside the classroom, your child will explore his/her world through paint, play doh, paper, scissors, glue and numerous other materials. Indoor sand and water tables are offered. We provide dress-up, music, cooking, snacks, special celebrations, children’s literature and more! Outside, we have a wide variety of equipment including a climber, a slide, balls, basketball net, a playhouse and an enormous sand box. We have a spacious area for running and games that is completely fenced in.
School Trips
School trips suitable for each age group are taken each year, one in and another in late spring. We rent a school bus for each trip. Fee for field trips are not included in tuition.
Conferences
We have two conferences per year, in November and in April. Of course, teachers may be contacted at any time if there is a question, problem or concern regarding an individual child.
Development
All staff at our school will be attentive to any special needs of children in our care. Children will be observed on a number of different occasions and teachers will bring to the director’s attention to any special concerns regarding medical, mental, physical, or development well being of the children in our care. Meetings will be held where those concerns are addressed, and followed up by the director. The director will then discuss any concerns brought up by the staff with the child’s parents. Through day to day interactions and careful observation we hope to meet the individual needs of each child in our care. The director will follow up any referrals with parents and the contact agency that evaluates the child. All information will be documented in the child’s file. A copy will be given to the parents.
The Teachers
Every LFF Student is taught by our experienced certified and credentialed staff.
All instructors are Department of Early Education and care qualified professional teachers. Each has a current first-aid training and CPR Certification.