What makes preschool at Peregrine different?
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Each classroom has low teacher to student ratios.
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Lunches are prepared on site and served family-style. Snacks are provided, too!
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We spend a lot of time playing and learning outside.
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Potty-training isn't required until the Primaria classroom (4-year-olds).
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We offer care through the summer months, as well as the academic year.
Keep scrolling to learn about each of our preschool classrooms.
INFANT CARE
Classroom ages: 6 months-18 months
Classroom names: Kiwis and Pingüinos
The Kiwis and Pingüinos rooms are in our infant program. The classrooms and yard are designed for our littlest students, starting at 6 months old. A dedicated team of experienced teachers provide a nurturing environment and a sensory-based curriculum filled with language, music, and activities.
EL NIDO
Classroom ages: 18 months-30 months
Classroom name: Patitos
El Nido has existed since 2014. Children who are 18-30 months are invited to join a small classroom (12 students in total) for an intimate, exploratory, play-based program. Children remain in this program for 6-12 months, depending on their readiness to move on. They become eligible for Escuelita, our program for 2-4 year old children, after 36 months of age.
ESCUELITA
Classroom ages: 2 years-4 years
Classroom names: Pollitos, Palomas, and Golondrinas
The Escuelita program has existed since 2007, and is a highly enriched experience for 2-4 year old children. The program is play-based, and centers around the child as an explorer and active learner. Classrooms are large for children to experience a variety of teachers, experts environments.
PRIMARIA
Classroom ages: 3 years-5 years
Classroom names: Pelícanos, Cisnes, and Colibrí
Primaria program reflects Peregrine's play-based, child-centered philosophies, while incorporating a focus on language and culture. Designed for 3-5 year old children, Primaria program combines a Reggio-inspired approach with integrated study of reading, writing, numeracy, science, and the arts. Primaria encourages development in English, Spanish and Mandarin, an emergent understanding of science and the arts, and further development of social-emotional skills.”