Honey Tree Early Childhood Center is a church-sponsored early childhood program in Thousand Oaks serving children from age 2 through Kindergarten with half-day, play-based classes and developmentally appropriate learning.
Honey Tree Early Childhood Center provides half-day early childhood education for children age 2 through Kindergarten in a church-sponsored, non-profit setting. The program is licensed by the California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) and describes a play-based, whole-child approach to learning that addresses social, emotional, intellectual and physical development.
The curriculum is thematic and emergent, built around daily routines, learning centers, circle times, and indoor and outdoor play. Activities listed include art, block play, children’s literature, dramatic play, language and literacy, math and science, music and movement, puzzles and manipulative play, and sensory/sand/water experiences.
Teaching staff are described as experienced and meeting California early childhood education licensing requirements; the site notes staff hold ECE-related degrees and certificates. Health and safety measures mentioned include First Aid/CPR training, facility security and COVID protocols. Family communication channels include a parent-participation class option, a newsletter, the Procare app for daily updates and photos, a Honey Buzz newsletter, parent conferences and posted parent information boards.
Kindergarten and Developmental Kindergarten programs aligned with California State Kindergarten Standards focusing on language, literacy, math and science in classes with a teacher and assistant; Developmental Kindergarten is offered for children whose birthdays place them on the younger end of eligibility.
A parent-participation class that introduces families and young children to preschool experiences in a secure, play-based environment; the class is designed for children turning 2 years old by December 1st and enrolls 8–10 children with parents and teaching staff.
Developmentally appropriate preschool classes for children turning 3 years old by December 1st that offer hands-on learning, small-group social experiences and play-based activities; typical class sizes are 12–14 children with a teacher and assistant.
A bridge program for children turning 4 years old by December 1st that provides time to develop foundational school skills in an age-appropriate setting.
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A two-day-per-week class for children who are 2 years old that provides an introductory preschool experience with teachers and peers in a play-based environment.
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