Our Program
Sandpiper is a play based program—dedicated to helping your child grow and mature emotionally, socially and intellectually. We offer many opportunities for children to develop independence while preserving his or her trust as well as the trust of the whole family.
Arrival and Greeting Time
Open Play Time
Circle Time:
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Attendance
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Conversation, songs, fingerplays
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Story and discussion of the day’s theme
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Music, movement and games
Open Play
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Creative arts and crafts
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Block building and floor toys
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Puzzles and table toy centers
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Water play, sand play, playdough
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Learning centers related to the focus
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Library and listening center
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Nature and science activities
Clean-up
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Hand washing and snack time
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Short circle
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Outdoor Play
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Lunch (extended hours)
Dismissal
Tues / Thurs
9am - 11:30am
9am - 1:00pm
3's Program
Arrival and Greeting Time
Open Play Time
Circle Time:
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Attendance
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Conversation, songs, fingerplays
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Story and discussion of the day’s theme
-
Music, movement and games
Open Play
-
Creative arts and crafts
-
Block building and floor toys
-
Puzzles and table toy centers
-
Water play, sand play, playdough
-
Learning centers related to the focus
-
Library and listening center
-
Nature and science activities
Clean-up
-
Hand washing and snack time
-
Outdoor play
-
Short circle and show & tell
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Lunch
Dismissal
4's Program
Mon / Wed / Fri
9am - 1:00pm
BobbiJo Bollman
BobbiJo is a certified Early Childhood Educator. In addition, she maintains certification in both First Aid and Foodsafe.
Mandi Bal
Mandi is a certified Early Childhood Education Assistant, In addition she maintains a current First Aid certificate.
Our Teachers
Sarah Groom
Sarah is a certified Early Childhood Educator. In addition, she maintains certification in both First Aid and Foodsafe.
Our teachers are either fully qualified Early Childhood Educators, or, in the process of being certified. Our teachers strive to provide a quality-learning environment for all children and attend numerous workshops to stay up to date with new techniques and methods for working with children. Each teacher also holds a current Emergency First Aid Certificate.
Our Classroom
Sandpiper Preschool is a bright and inviting environment. It is thoughtfully laid out to encourage positive play. We are located in Beach Grove Elementary School where children are encouraged to be creative and self confident.
