Rainbow School in Goleta, CA provides early childhood care and education for children from infancy through school-age and operates year-round programs including a summer camp and after-school care.
Rainbow School is an early childhood centre in Goleta that serves children from infancy through the elementary years. The centre describes itself as offering supervised, age-appropriate environments that support socialization, learning, physical activity and development of self-control.
Learning is presented through hands-on, discovery-based activities across multiple domains including art, music, science, cooking, dramatic play and community awareness. The program emphasizes independent learning, language development, multisensory approaches to letters and numbers, and developmental progression toward school readiness.
The centre reports expansive classrooms and playgrounds with safe, durable playground equipment and furnishings selected for young children. Mid-morning and mid-afternoon snacks are provided; families are asked to supply sack lunches and beverages where stated.
Staff are described as experienced and qualified; all teachers are qualified in CPR and first aid. Enrichment includes field trips and visiting guest speakers as part of extended programs and special seasonal activities.
The after-school program for kindergarten through sixth grade offers a variety of activities including arts and crafts, sports, block building, science, table games and dramatic play, and provides a mid-afternoon snack.
The Infant Program provides varied and flexible opportunities for socialization, play, creative and learning experiences as well as feedings, rest and quiet times; classrooms and playgrounds are furnished and equipped with materials selected for very young children.
The Pre-Kindergarten curriculum uses a multisensory approach to alphabet and number concepts, aiming to develop language skills, sound–symbol associations and sequential thinking while offering activities such as computers, science exploration, art and drama.
The Pre-School Program emphasizes independent learning through discovery, participation and interaction, with learning areas that include creative movement, art, music, cooking, science and community awareness through field trips.
Summer camp runs June through August and includes separate tracks for younger children and for those entering first grade and up, with themed activities, guest speakers, daily field trips for older campers, and daily snacks; sessions are offered in one-week blocks.
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The Toddler Program offers opportunities to develop auditory, visual, tactile and manipulative skills plus social, cognitive and large-motor skills, with a schedule that includes snacks, rest and both indoor and outdoor activities.
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