Our Care Groups & Programs
Age-appropriate learning experiences for every developmental stage
Developmentally Appropriate Education
At Learning Tree Academy, we understand that children grow and learn at different rates. Our care groups are designed to meet the unique needs of each age group, providing appropriate challenges and support for optimal development.
Each program features low child-to-teacher ratios, ensuring personalized attention and care for every child.
Infant Care
6 Weeks - 12 Months
Nurturing Care for Your Youngest
Our infant program provides a warm, responsive environment where babies receive individualized attention and care. We follow each baby's unique schedule for feeding, sleeping, and playing, working closely with parents to ensure consistency and comfort.
What Your Infant Will Experience:
- Gentle, loving care from experienced infant caregivers
- Individualized feeding and sleeping schedules
- Sensory exploration through safe, age-appropriate toys
- Tummy time and motor skill development activities
- Language development through songs, rhymes, and conversation
- Daily outdoor time (weather permitting)
- Secure attachment relationships with consistent caregivers
Developmental Focus:
- 🤲 Fine and gross motor skills
- 🗣️ Language and communication
- 👀 Sensory exploration
- ❤️ Social-emotional bonding
- 🧠 Cognitive development through play
Program Details
Ratio: 1:4 (One teacher per four infants)
Group Size: Maximum 8 children
Daily Schedule:
- Flexible individual routines
- Multiple feeding times
- Scheduled nap times
- Sensory play activities
- Outdoor exploration
What to Bring:
- Diapers and wipes
- Formula or breast milk
- Extra clothes
- Comfort items
Toddler Program
1 - 2 Years
Exploration and Discovery
Toddlers are natural explorers! Our toddler program encourages curiosity and independence while providing the structure and support children need during this exciting developmental stage. Through play-based learning, toddlers develop language, motor skills, and social abilities.
What Your Toddler Will Experience:
- Active exploration in safe, toddler-proofed environments
- Language-rich interactions throughout the day
- Creative art experiences (painting, drawing, play dough)
- Music and movement activities
- Beginning self-help skills (feeding, hand washing)
- Outdoor play and gross motor activities
- Early social interaction with peers
- Sensory and manipulative play
Developmental Focus:
- 🚶 Walking, running, climbing
- 💬 Language explosion and vocabulary building
- 🎨 Creative expression
- 🤝 Early social skills and sharing
- 🧩 Problem-solving and cause-effect understanding
- 😊 Emotional regulation with support
Program Details
Ratio: 1:5 (One teacher per five toddlers)
Group Size: Maximum 10 children
Daily Schedule:
- 7:00 - Arrival & free play
- 8:30 - Breakfast
- 9:00 - Circle time & activities
- 10:00 - Outdoor play
- 11:00 - Lunch
- 12:00 - Nap time
- 2:30 - Snack & activities
- 3:30 - Outdoor/Indoor play
Potty Training Support: We partner with families when children show readiness signs.
Preschool Program
3 - 4 Years
Building Foundations for Learning
Our preschool program introduces more structured learning while maintaining the play-based approach that makes learning fun. Children engage in activities that promote early literacy, math concepts, scientific thinking, and social-emotional development.
What Your Preschooler Will Experience:
- Emergent literacy activities (stories, letter recognition, rhyming)
- Early math concepts (counting, shapes, patterns, sorting)
- Science exploration and experiments
- Creative arts and crafts projects
- Dramatic play and imaginative scenarios
- Music, movement, and dance
- Social skills development and friendship building
- Problem-solving and critical thinking activities
- Daily outdoor play and physical activities
Developmental Focus:
- 📚 Pre-reading and pre-writing skills
- 🔢 Number sense and mathematical thinking
- 🔬 Scientific inquiry and exploration
- 👥 Cooperative play and teamwork
- 🗣️ Extended conversations and storytelling
- ✂️ Fine motor refinement
- 🤸 Physical coordination and strength
Program Details
Ratio: 1:8 (One teacher per eight children)
Group Size: Maximum 16 children
Daily Schedule:
- 7:00 - Arrival & centers
- 8:30 - Breakfast
- 9:00 - Morning meeting & calendar
- 9:30 - Learning activities
- 10:30 - Outdoor play
- 11:30 - Lunch
- 12:15 - Rest/quiet time
- 2:30 - Snack
- 3:00 - Afternoon activities
- 4:00 - Outdoor/free play
Special Activities: Weekly music, library time, and STEM activities
Pre-Kindergarten Program
4 - 5 Years
Ready for Kindergarten and Beyond
Our Pre-K program prepares children for the transition to kindergarten through comprehensive academic and social-emotional learning. Children build confidence, independence, and the skills needed for school success.
What Your Pre-Kindergartener Will Experience:
- Advanced literacy skills (letter sounds, sight words, beginning reading)
- Mathematics concepts (addition, subtraction, measurement)
- Writing practice and journal keeping
- STEM activities and projects
- Social studies and cultural awareness
- Art, music, and creative expression
- Physical education and sports skills
- Leadership and responsibility opportunities
- Field trips and community connections
- Kindergarten transition preparation
Developmental Focus:
- 📖 Reading readiness and comprehension
- ✍️ Writing letters, names, and simple words
- ➕ Basic addition and subtraction
- 🧪 Scientific method and experimentation
- 🗺️ Geography and community awareness
- 💪 Self-regulation and executive function
- 🤝 Conflict resolution and empathy
- 🎯 Following multi-step directions
Program Details
Ratio: 1:10 (One teacher per ten children)
Group Size: Maximum 20 children
Daily Schedule:
- 7:00 - Arrival & learning centers
- 8:30 - Breakfast
- 9:00 - Morning meeting
- 9:30 - Literacy block
- 10:30 - Math & STEM
- 11:15 - Outdoor play/PE
- 12:00 - Lunch
- 12:45 - Quiet time/reading
- 2:00 - Snack
- 2:30 - Project time
- 3:30 - Choice activities
- 4:30 - Outdoor play
Portfolio Assessment: Ongoing documentation of learning and progress shared with families
Additional Enrichment Programs
🎵 Music & Movement
Weekly music classes with our certified music teacher. Children explore rhythm, melody, and different instruments.
🧘 Yoga & Mindfulness
Age-appropriate yoga and mindfulness activities to promote self-regulation and body awareness.
🎨 Art Studio
Process-oriented art experiences with diverse materials and techniques.
🔬 STEM Lab
Hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math exploration for preschool and Pre-K.
🌱 Garden Club
Outdoor learning in our campus gardens, planting, growing, and harvesting together.
Find the Perfect Program for Your Child
Visit us to learn more about our age-appropriate care groups and enrichment programs.