Poko Loko Day Nursery School (Glenview) is a family-owned early learning center serving children from 6 weeks through kindergarten with full- and part-time options and a theme-based curriculum.
Poko Loko Day Nursery School in Glenview is a family-owned, state-licensed early learning center operating since 1965. The centre provides care and education for children from 6 weeks up to kindergarten-age, with both full-day and half-day program options.
The program uses a theme-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum that includes story time, music, creative art, early literacy and numeracy, colors and shapes, and special projects. Monthly curriculum summaries are provided to parents. Scheduled enrichment includes visiting performers, field trips and classroom activities that vary by age group.
Meals are provided on-site: breakfast (cereal and milk served around 8:00 for children present by that time), a hot lunch and two daily snacks. Children nap on individual cots; linens are laundered regularly. Daily written logs are provided for toddlers; older children do not receive daily sheets but teachers and parents are encouraged to communicate as needed and conferences are held twice a year. Parents may visit during the day without advance notice.
Facilities are described as having secure doors and locks, safe toys and an emphasis on cleanliness. Classrooms include age-appropriate learning areas and outdoor playground space; some older classrooms include computer areas.
Full- and part-time program for two-year-olds with a structured, theme-based schedule that emphasizes social and early language skills; meals are provided and children nap on individual cots.
Full- and part-time program for four-year-olds that adds developmentally appropriate workbooks and structured activities to the theme-based curriculum; includes meals, nap time and monthly projects.
Full- and part-time junior kindergarten for older four- and younger five-year-olds focusing on school-readiness skills such as early phonics, math and reading readiness, social routines and classroom behaviours; includes field trips and special performances.
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