Life Spring Community Preschool And Infant Care

About

Overview

LifeSpring Community Preschool and Infant Care serves children from infancy through pre-kindergarten using a developmentally based, play-focused approach with monthly and weekly themed curriculum. The program emphasizes family-centered care and includes elements of Christian faith as part of its vision; families of all backgrounds are welcomed.

Educational approach

The program uses play and hands-on activities to support social, cognitive, emotional and self-help development. Classrooms are organized into areas such as dramatic play, science/exploration and table-top activities to encourage exploration and early literacy and motor skills development. The school describes specific classroom routines intended to support transitions and kindergarten readiness.

Staff and operational information

Established in 2001 and relocated to its current Santa Cruz location in 2009.
All staff meet California Community Care Licensing requirements for their positions, and staff certifications include early childhood education, CPR and First Aid.
Some staff are bilingual in English and Spanish.

Family information

Tuition is age-based with separate rates for children under and over 2.5 years; the program notes sibling discounts and flexible payment options.
Local childcare subsidy programs are accepted.
Enrollment steps listed include scheduling a tour and completing enrollment forms.

Programs

Dolphin Class

A classroom for older toddlers and younger preschoolers that introduces routines and structure, supports potty training when families and teachers agree, and uses classroom areas for dramatic play, science/exploration and table-top activities.

Octopus Class

A transitional classroom for TK and pre-kindergarten children that focuses on kindergarten readiness through structured routines and optional activities such as weekly homework packets, a reading program and themed enrichment days.

Sea Turtle Class

A class designed for three-year-old children featuring daily circle times, stories, art and early fine motor activities to support growing independence and self-help skills.

3 years

Seahorse & Jellyfish Classes

Classes for older three- and four-year-old children that emphasize more structured daily routines and early kindergarten-readiness skills such as name and letter recognition and phonological awareness.

3-4 years

Starfish Infant Program

A class for the youngest children that provides a nurturing environment with age-appropriate, stimulating activities and an open-door policy for parental check-ins; the program includes two infant classrooms (Starfish 1 & Starfish 2).

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