Kids On The Hill Preschool

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School Kids on the Hill offers the highest quality developmental preschool program that educates the whole child by incorporating the best ideas from a variety of early childhood philosophies. Jean Piaget and his developmental approach brings the idea that children learn through play and play is a child's work. Curriculum is centered around age appropriate activities that are success oriented and install a positive self-esteem. We borrow from the Montessori philosophy the emphasis on the importance of the development of the self in relationship to the family, friends and community. Rudolph Steiner in his Waldorf approach gives the importance of nature, simplicity and physical surroundings that inspire creativity. Kids on the Hill blends the family style philosophy, with grouping children by age, to target developmental needs. Care is given to promote awareness and responsibility for self, family, friends, community, the environment, different cultures and the development of character. Kids on the Hill supports the family unit and helps families meet the challenges of raising their children. Our curriculum strives to foster the growth of each individual child's developmental milestones through inter-connective activities. A monthly theme, such as transportation or habitats, is used as a framework to organize a diverse curriculum that facilitates learning in the following areas: