Auntie Jessie's Preschool/Childcare is a preschool and childcare center in Lancaster, California that provides early education and care for infants through school-age children, serving children up to 13 years old.
Auntie Jessie's Preschool/Childcare operates as a combined preschool and childcare program serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. The program materials and weekly lesson plans are described as developmentally appropriate and responsive to children’s interests.
The center uses a play-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with California standards and describes influence from Reggio Emilia ideas. Curriculum areas highlighted include language and literacy, math, science, social studies, social-emotional learning, sensory exploration, fine and gross motor development, and creative arts (art, music, dance and drama).
The center notes the provision of nutritious foods and snacks and refers to weekly menus. Enrollment requires in-person completion of registration forms and documentation; a registration fee and first week’s tuition are required. The program lists various discounts (sibling, military, first responder and early-payment) and describes policies on tuition, waitlist and withdrawal.
The infant classroom is described as following a daily flow that accommodates individual feeding and sleeping schedules and includes story time, sensory exploration, songs and themed learning activities.
Pre-K1 emphasizes exploration through sensory play, group time, outdoor play, meals, naps and play-based learning around weekly themes such as family and pets.
Pre-K2 activities include early counting and letter recognition, songs that teach calendar concepts, art projects and simple science explorations, with regular outdoor play and neighborhood walks.
Pre-K3 focuses on social-emotional growth, name writing, early reading and phonics, science projects and community visits to prepare children for kindergarten.
School-age care includes before- and after-school supervision, a quiet homework space with assistance, arts and crafts and access to a technology center.
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Vacation care for school-age children is offered as a separate option during school breaks.
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