Find Trusted Preschools Near Me in Essex, VT

Formerly known as STEAMworks Preschool, the STEAMworks preschool program will introduce children to important concepts and spark their natural curiosity in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. Students will learn from and be led by a highly knowledgeable andexperienced team of early childhood educators who bring a passion for their craft and enthusiasm for teaching young children. STEAMworks is a critically important initiative for our schools and represents an excellent opportunity to combine Heartworks preschool practices, values and methods with a specific focus on STEAM exploration. Building on three years of success in providing an afternoon STEAM curriculum in the Heartworks Preschools, the opportunity to provide a full-day STEAM program is an important milestone for our students and families.... show more

(ICS) International Children's School Inc...So.Burlington,Vermont. (802)865-3344 ***CELEBRATING 29+ YEARS*** We have been established in South Burlington, VT since 1989. September, 2018, has begun our 29 years of Excellence in Education. As an early learning school for young children,we have helped hundreds of children build excellent skills in reading, spelling, math and science in addition to excellent handwriting. We teach children French, Spanish and newly added Chinese as our second languages (when trained teachers are available) as well as introduce music and the study of many composers with our students. In class, our students travel to a different country as they learn about the world and its people. We take pride in our diverse classroom and teach our students to appreciate the beauty of other cultures. We are continuing with our enrollment for the new school year. If you are parents moving to our beautiful state that may want more of a worldly education for their young children, ages 3 to 7 years, we appreciate your interest and would gladly give you and your child (family) a private tour of our school, simply e-mail us through our website: ics@internationalchildrensschool.com. Our age group would be classified under Daycares, Nursery School, Public Preschools and Kindergartens, however, the benefits at our school have far exceeded parents' expectations, "Don't Deprive your Children from Learning during their most precious years." School Hours: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., M,T,W,Th,F. Part-Time Program (3 days).+(4 days). Add-on Times available: (8:00 a.m.- 8:30 a.m.). ***Continuous enrollment throughout the year.... show more

Heartworks School in Burlington was founded in 2004, and our successful and popular program warranted doubling the space in 2006. Heartworks Burlington is located on the waterfront, close to Waterfront Park, which provides a wonderful green space for the children, in addition to our existing playyard, as well as spectacular views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks. The waterfront location also provides many opportunities for learning about the seasons as children explore this landscape daily. Heartworks in Burlington enjoys free on-site parking as well as easy access to public transportation and the Burlington Bike Path.... show more

When the Heartworks Preschool in Williston was founded in 2002, it had four classrooms. In 2017, five additional classrooms were added to provide care to six-week olds through 23 months. Today, the school has eight classrooms for two-year-olds through pre-kindergartners, due largely to the qualityand popularity of its programming. The second largest of all of the Heartworks campuses, Heartworks Williston enjoys a quiet, sunny location in Blair Park, with large, well-lit classrooms and three playground areas, as well as a small forest nearby for exploring nature. Heartworks in Williston has easy access to Tafts Corners and Interstate 89, and a location in the heart of Williston.... show more

Loveworks offers year-round programs for children six weeks old through Pre-Kindergarten. All classes offer excellent loving care along with activities to enhance fine and gross motor skills, language development, learning through discovery, social and emotional skills, and plenty of explore andoutside time. The name Loveworks was selected to highlight the love that is experienced when working with young children, and to accentuate wanting all children to feel love in their heart and share that love with others. This is emphasized daily through our character development, where children learn about kindness, friendliness, respect, compassion, cooperation, and manners. Children learn to care for each other, including all living elements in nature as well as care of property. At Loveworks Child Care Centers, children will know they are loved and that love with shine from their hearts.... show more

Private Catholic School Preschool (3yrs. old) - Grade 8. Faith-based atmosphere welcomes children of all denominations. Child-centered program stresses the development of a positive attitude, socially and pre-academically. Our goal is to foster and support a lifelong love of learning andintellectual curiosity in a warm and caring environment. Because young children learn best through play, the Mater Christ Pre-School program is play-based. This means that we facilitate play which encourages learning in the eight domains of the Vermont Early Learning Standards. These eight domains are: Approaches to Learning Social and Emotional Development Language, Literacy, and Communication Mathematics Science Social Studies Creative Expression Physical Health and Development Our program has a daily routine of circle time and morning meetings, centers, creative movement, book time, prayer time, free play, outdoor time, music, creative/artistic expression, and rest time. Preschool: **3 years old by Sept. 1st. and fully potty-trained** Limited Availability Prekindergarten: **4 years old by Sept. 1st. and fully potty*trained** **Tuition Assitance Available** www.mcschool.org... show more

Helping children foster early and meaningful relationships with the environment and their community is what we do. At Old School, our classroom is as much outdoors as it is indoors. Our location at Ascension Lutheran Church (95 Allen Road) in South Burlington boasts access to 6+ acres of forestfor unique outdoor learning opportunities. Nature provides the challenges and stimulation children need to grow, with guidance from thoughtful and supportive educators. Small class sizes with great adult:child ratios. https://www.oldschoolvt.org/... show more

Muddy Hands is a spacious childcare center conveniently located on route 15 close to Underhill, Westford, Jericho, and Richmond. Our normal business hours are 7:30 - 5:30. Serving children 6 weeks and up. At Muddy Hands, we offer a complete curriculum that nourishes each child's individual needsand provides a group dynamic that is welcoming and respectful. Muddy Hands incorporates scholastic subjects such as art, math, science, social studies and literature into many fun activities that are geared towards children of all ages. To create balance in a large group setting and encourage social interaction, Muddy Hands offers a mixture of structured and unstructured activities... show more

Offering Enriching Early Education for children ages 6 weeks to age 10 years Programs include: Infant/ones, Two's, Bridge, Preschool , Multi age, PreK, & School age care Our Philosophy To build upon Foundations of Learning, Recognizing each child's uniqueness, Exploring the world around us,Enriching all children's lives, Stimulating minds for growth and development and to Provide support to children and families. Vermont licensed teachers at Kid Logic Learning plan lessons around promoting a positive, safe, and healthy learning environment. The core areas of learning; Social & Emotional Development, Language, Literacy & Communication, Creative Expression, Social Studies, Science, Mathematics, and Physical Health & Development. These areas for growth and development are supported with our philosophy of accommodating all children. As children experience these important concepts in development the curriculum implemented is consistent with its goals for children to promote learning and development with effective methods for fostering children s learning and development are ensured with teachers knowledge of the individual child. The curriculum effectiveness is in the intentional planning that maximizes children s learning through effective use of time, materials, self-initiated learning, offers opportunities for children to learn individual and in groups according to their developmental needs and interest.... show more

Early Learning Preschool Center is a small, center-based early childhood education program. We offer high-quality, affordable, part or full day preschool to children ages 3-5 years. Our program is designed to provide children with rich experiences to help them develop their cognitive, motor,emotional and social skills in a safe, loving environment. We have the structure of a school program with the intimacy of home care, to try to meet the needs of every child and ensure their happiness and success. We're located near downtown Burlington, just blocks from the waterfront. We're on the bus route and convenient to Pine Street and Shelburne road. We accept Vermont child care subsidy.... show more

We offer 2 hour morning classes Tuesday-Friday for 4-5 years old and afternoon classes on Tuesday & Thursday for 3 year olds. The cost is very low and we have a beautiful classroom and playground. We offer play and socialization, art and creativity and curriculum in language arts, math, science andcultural diversity. We also take field trips around the Tech Center to see maple sugaring, automotive, dental and more! The Center for Technology, Essex is accepting applications for the 2017-2018 school year! Classes for 3 to 5 year old children. Tuesday - Friday... show more

We are a Reggio-inspired early childhood education center dedicated to cultivating joy and wonder in our students and ourselves. Our childcare center is committed to providing high quality care to children and families. We offer children the opportunity to use the natural world as a tool forlearning. We believe in honoring children for who they are and recognizing the strengths that they already possess as a way to individualize learning opportunities. Our center provides an enriching experience which builds a foundation for life-long learning. Our play-based, emergent curriculum is set up to promote all areas of development based on the age of the group and the individual needs of each child. Emergent curriculum is initiated by the child, and it is constantly developing. Teachers facilitate the child's learning, and they work to give children the opportunity to dig deeper and construct further knowledge. We believe that learning is a life-long process. Our goal at Williston Enrichment Center is to teach children how to learn and how to use their current skills as building blocks for future learning opportunities. We allow children to experience natural consequences and use life experiences as teaching moments. We treat our playgrounds and surrounding outdoor areas as outdoor classrooms; nature provides children with many learning opportunities that we cannot replicate indoors. Our staff has built an environment that is safe and nurturing, and it remains flexible enough for children to build positive self-esteem. With teachers and families working together, we can all create a balance of consistency and flexibility; our students need to feel secure in their environment in order to thrive. With all of us working together towards a common goal, your children will experience excellent early care and education in a high-quality center.... show more

We serve children ages 3-6 from all surrounding communities. Green Mountain Montessori School is State approves, Independent kindergarten Licensed and ACT 166 approved. (You get 1/2 off your tuition from the State.) "Our aim is not only to make the child understand, and still less to force him tomemorize, but so to touch his imagination as to enthuse him to his innermost core." - M. Montessori The Green Mountain Montessori's mission is to provide a stimulating, caring and healthy environment that guides children to reach their fullest potential becoming responsible, independent and creative individuals who are aware and proud of whom they are. We follow the Montessori philosophy in order to provide an environment that fosters the child s natural love of learning. Our mission echoes the words of Dr. Maria Montessori "Our aim is not only to make the child understand, and still less to force him to memorize, but so to touch his imagination as to enthuse him to his innermost core". Our state's wonderful natural resources will play a prominent role in enriching this environment, fueling the child's natural desire for exploration and building respect for his/her world. We are explicitly committed to building a diverse community that models the world we live in today one of diverse racial, cultural and economic backgrounds. Our staff, families and neighbors will work together to build this community through a partnership that is dedicated to the development of our precious children.... show more

Kids Play Daycare is a licensed childcare and learning facility in Williston, Vermont that caters to toddlers, preschool, and school-aged children. This childcare facility has a capacity of twelve children and operates from Mondays through Fridays 7:30 AM to 5:15 PM. Kids Play Daycare provides asafe environment and activities that encourage exploration, discovery and learning.... show more

Poker Hill School is situated on a small farm, surrounded by nature in Underhill, Vermont. It offers a stimulating and fun place for children to grow, discover and learn. The school caters to children ages three to five years old, providing them with activities that nurture the development ofphysical, social, emotional and intellectual growth. Poker Hill School is open Mondays through Fridays, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.... show more

Champlain Valley Head Start provides early childhood programs for the community of Burlington VT. The school offers developmentally appropriate activities that fit children age 0-5 and those with special needs. It also offers flexible schedules for center-based and home-based programs to meet theneeds of the parents and children.... show more

Our 35-year-old Early Care and Education Program is based on the premise that childhood is a journey, not a race. We are a NAEYC accredited, 5-STAR, Act 166 approved center focused on authentic learning experiences for every child ages 2:6 through 5 years. We spend a great deal of time outdoors andare active members in the local community.... show more

Adventures of Young Minds Enrichment Center Inc. practices an enrichment program designed to help children make the transition from preschool and kindergarten to elementary school and excel. They believe can children can develop early literacy, math skills, and science concepts awareness whenplaced in a conductive environment.... show more

Welcome to School’s Out, the South Burlington School District’s after school program. Our school-age child care program has been organized to provide fun, supervision and education to children in kindergarten through eighth grade. After School Rates Elementary School 5 Days: $80.00 per week($70 sibling) 3 Days: $58.00 per week ($51 sibling) 2 Days: $46.00 per week ($42 sibling) Vacation: $185 per week ($175 sibling) or $40 per day ($35 sibling) Middle School 5 Days - $72 per week ($62 sibling) 3 Days - $52 per week ($45 sibling) 2 Days - $41 per week ($37 sibling)... show more