The Learning Garden…”Where Children and Parents Grow Together”

Parent Education - Birth to Two Years Old

Provides opportunities to learn practical application of developmental theory and to explore child rearing techniques with other parents in a supportive environment.

Parent Education - 2 Years to 3 Years Old

Parent Education/Child Observation/ Two Years to Three-Years Old

Parents participate with the child in a preschool environment. Parents discuss child development, discipline, eating, toilet learning, sleeping and additional areas of interest. The classes are filled with opportunities for children to build self-esteem, make decisions, problem solve, develop fine and gross motor skills, and to practice language and social skills. Children explore art, science, music, stories, creative and physical play. For fees and schedule, please see chart.

Parent Education - 3 Years to 5 Years Old

Parent Education/Child Observation/Three Years to Five Years Old

These programs allow the parent and child to develop independence and competence through social interaction with other families. Parent discussion topics include application of child developmental theory, discipline techniques, self-esteem and the challenges of parenting. The classes are filled with opportunities for children to build self-esteem, make decisions, problem solve, develop fine and gross motor skills, and to practice language and social skills. Children will explore math, science, motor skills, art, music and language arts. For fees and schedule, please see chart on next page.

1-Day Program: Parent attends class with child.

2-Day Program: Parent attends one day a week, child attends both days.

3-Day Program: Parent attends one day a week, child attends three days a week. On parent’s attendance day, a one-hour discussion will be held in the classroom after the children have been dismissed.

* Age requirement as of September 1st

Teacher is available 1/2 hour prior to listing to provide individual conferences as needed.

Twins or Triplets: Parents of twins and triplets must work extra days in the classroom. If a child comes two days a week the parent must participate one extra day a month. If a child comes three days or more a week the parents must participate two extra days a month.

For more information contact Sandi Knox at 805.579.6200 X 1610