Great Beginnings Preschool is a neighborhood preschool in Belmont Heights, Long Beach, established in 1977 that serves children ages 2–5. The program is licensed by the State of California and offers full-day and half-day options with a play-based, STEM-focused curriculum.
Great Beginnings Preschool is an early childhood program in Belmont Heights, Long Beach, serving toddlers and preschool-age children. The school was founded in 1977 and describes itself as offering both full-day and half-day options for families.
The program follows a constructive, play-based approach with an emphasis on science and hands-on inquiry. Instruction is described as STEM-focused and influenced by developmental theory and Reggio-inspired ideas, integrating nature, art, music and storytelling. Food and cooking activities are incorporated into the curriculum and learning is described as child-centered and interest-driven.
The centre reports long-tenured leadership and teaching staff and highlights close partnerships with families and small class sizes.
Children ages 3-5 years old. This classroom requires children to be toilet trained.
Children ages 2-3 years old. Children do not need to be toilet trained; toilet training will be practiced daily.
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