Preschool & Pre-K

• Diapers and wipes unless enrolled in our Diaper/Wipe Program
• Blanket
• 2 Changes of seasonal appropriate clothing

3 - 4 years

Social/Emotional

• Enjoys doing new things
• Is more creative with make believe play

Language/Communication:

• Knows some basic rules of grammar, correctly uses "he" and "she"
• Tells stories

Cognitive:

• Understands the idea of "same" and "different"
• Names some colors and numbers

Movement/Physical Development:

• Hops and stand on one foot up to 2 seconds
• Pours, cuts with supervision and mashes own food
• Can pedal a tricycle or scoot on a scooter
• Begin to use alternating feet on stairs

4 - 5 years

Social/Emotional

• Likes to sing, dance, and act (make believe)
• Wants to please friends and teachers

Language/Communication:

• Speaks very clearly
• Tells simple stories using full sentences

Cognitive (Learning, thinking and problem solving):

• Can draw a person with at least 6 body parts
• Can print some letters and numbers

Movement/Physical Development:

• Swings and climbs
• Can do a somersault

Every child develops differently and at their own pace. These developmental milestones are loose guidelines to follow. If you have concerns about your child's development, please speak to your pediatrician or your child's early learning teachers, who can help you decide if your child needs additional services, like speech or occupational therapy.