Joyland Preschool, Norwalk

At Joyland Preschool, services children from 18 months to 14 years. We are not just a preschool but a Learning Center. Your child will learn to read, write, do arithmetic, and to develod an appreciation for science. To ensure high quality preschool programs serve the needs of all children. The focus of our programs is to promote developmentally appropriate learning through love, respect, diversity, self-esteem, and equality in order to prepare children for the future. The Preschool classroom includes a corner for dramatic play, block play area, books, puzzles and manipulative's, musical instruments, and, favorite of all children, a ring-necked turtle dove named Piper. The coatroom has cubbies for each student. The daily sequence includes indoor and outdoor play, reading and perusing books and telling stories, Circle Time on the rug for music, sharing ideas and feelings, and creative movement. Hands-on activities include block building, visual arts, manipulative's, modeling materials, paste and collage, sand/rice/water play, dramatic play, and music/rhythmic movement. Weekly visits by the Spanish and music teachers are welcome occasions. Fostering independence and developing positive self-esteem are central to the Preschool experience.