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Programs for 1, 2 and 3-year-olds

Early Childhood Programs for Ages 1, 2 and 3

Our programs for children ages 1–3 offer opportunities to learn, play and grow. Ages 1 and 2 participate with a parent or caregiver, while our 3-year-old program builds independence in a school setting.

  • Our 1-year-old program gives young children the opportunity to learn and explore through play in a classroom setting. It also gives parents and caregivers a chance to connect with other families in the district who have children the same age.

    Program Details

    • Children must be 1 year old by September 1 of the school year to apply.
    • Each child must be accompanied by one adult who stays with them throughout the class. A parent, caregiver or grandparent may attend.
    • Only one adult per child may attend each class. The adult does not need to be the same person each week.
    • Classes meet one morning each week.
    • Applications are mailed to families with children who are registered with the district census.

     

    Questions about registration? Contact the Registration Office at 315-434-3011.

  • Our 2-year-old program gives young children the opportunity to learn and explore through play in a classroom setting. It also provides a chance for parents and caregivers to connect with other families in the district who have children the same age.

    Program Details

    • Children must be 2 years old by December 1 of the school year to apply.
    • Each child must be accompanied by one adult who stays with them throughout the class. A parent, caregiver or grandparent may attend.
    • Only one adult per child may attend each class. The adult does not need to be the same person each week.
    • Classes meet one morning each week.
    • Applications are mailed to families with children who are registered with the district census.

     

    Questions about registration? Contact the Registration Office at 315-434-3011.

  • Our 3-year-old program helps children build the skills and confidence they need as they take their next steps toward a 4-year-old pre-k program. Through play, hands-on activities and time with peers, children begin developing the social, emotional and early learning skills they will use in school.

    Program Details

    • Children must be 3 years old by December 1 of the school year to apply.
    • Classes meet two days each week.
    • This is a drop-off program.
    • There are a limited number of spots available.
    • Two classrooms currently offer the 3-year-old program at Park Hill. One is an integrated classroom offered through our partnership with Elmcrest SPICE.
    • Teachers track student progress throughout the year and share updates with parents twice a year.
    • Applications are mailed to families with children who are registered with the district census.

     

    What Will Your Child Learn?

    Your child will be busy learning, playing and building new skills from the moment they enter the classroom!

    Activities and experiences include:

    • Open-ended play centers
    • Snack time
    • Story time
    • Fine motor activities such as cutting with scissors and using other tools
    • Indoor and outdoor gross motor play
    • Learning to take turns and share
    • Guided social play with peers
    • And much more

     

    Questions about registration? Contact the Registration Office at 315-434-3011.