The Little Seeds (2 - 3 yrs)
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This stage of development is full of growth across all areas, especially in language, movement, and emotional awareness. Children are beginning to explore their surroundings with growing independence, while still relying on the comfort and consistency of trusted adults. They are learning how to express needs, recognize feelings, and engage in simple social interactions. With gentle support, they begin to understand routines, follow simple directions, and gain confidence in caring for themselves and their environment. This stage is all about building security, strengthening relationships, and developing the foundations for learning through play. |
About This ClassLittle Seeds is a nurturing and responsive classroom designed to support young children as they begin their preschool journey. The environment is rich with opportunities for movement, exploration, and sensory engagement, helping children develop essential skills in communication, social interaction, and self-help.
Through play-based learning and consistent daily routines, children gain confidence, build trust with caregivers, and begin to understand what it means to be part of a classroom community. The Little Seeds experience is rooted in connection, curiosity, and care, planting the earliest seeds of growth that will continue to blossom throughout their time at Heritage. |
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The Sunny Rays (3-4 yrs)
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At this stage of development, children are becoming more aware of the world around them and are eager to explore it with growing independence. Their language is expanding rapidly, and they are beginning to express their ideas, needs, and emotions more clearly. Socially, they are learning how to share space with others, navigate peer interactions, and understand simple rules and routines. Emotionally, they are building self-regulation skills and beginning to manage transitions with support. This is a time of great curiosity, movement, and emerging confidence as children begin to see themselves as capable learners and members of a community.
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About This ClassSunny Rays is a joyful and nurturing classroom designed to support young preschoolers as they grow in independence, confidence, and social awareness. Through play-based learning, open-ended exploration, and meaningful connection with peers and teachers, children develop foundational skills in communication, problem-solving, and self-regulation.
The daily rhythm offers a balance of structure and flexibility, allowing children to explore new ideas, build friendships, and express themselves creatively. With guidance and encouragement, children in the Sunny Rays class begin to see themselves as capable learners who are part of a caring and collaborative classroom community. |
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The Super Sprouts (4 -5 yrs)
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Children in this stage of development are gaining a deeper sense of self, expanding their ability to think critically, and beginning to approach tasks with greater independence and persistence. Socially, they are learning how to navigate friendships, collaborate with peers, and express complex emotions in appropriate ways. Cognitively, they are ready for more structured exploration, engaging in conversations that stretch their thinking and participating in activities that require planning, memory, and early problem-solving. This stage is all about building confidence, fostering curiosity, and strengthening the skills that set the foundation for future academic success and lifelong learning. |
About This ClassSuper Sprouts is our thoughtfully designed Pre-Kindergarten class, focused on nurturing the whole child through meaningful learning experiences. Rooted in the Creative Curriculum and supported by a project-based approach, this class encourages exploration, leadership, and collaboration.
Children participate in small group instruction, long-term projects, and daily routines that promote academic readiness, emotional resilience, and a sense of responsibility. The classroom is rich with opportunities to develop problem-solving skills, build friendships, and cultivate a genuine love for learning as children prepare for the next chapter of their educational journey. |
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The Rocking Roots (Multi-Age)
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In a mixed-age environment, children benefit from a rich community of learners where they can grow at their own pace. Younger children are inspired by the modeling of older peers, while older children deepen their understanding by leading and helping others. This dynamic setting supports the development of empathy, patience, and flexible thinking. With the right balance of structure, freedom, and support, children in a mixed-age classroom strengthen their social, emotional, and cognitive skills in a way that is both natural and meaningful. Learning is collaborative, play is purposeful, and growth is guided by relationships. |
About This ClassRocking Roots is a vibrant, multi-age learning community that brings together children across a wider range of development. This unique classroom supports learners through open-ended exploration, nature-based play, and a rhythm that encourages creativity, curiosity, and connection.
The environment is intentionally designed to meet a variety of needs, offering invitations for sensory play, art, storytelling, and movement, all while fostering confidence and collaboration. Teachers guide children through rich experiences that allow for leadership, learning through play, and meaningful relationships. Rooted in whole-child development, the Rocking Roots class creates space for each child to grow in their own way, while learning and thriving together. |
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The Mighty Trees (Transitional Kindergarten)
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In this stage of development children are continuing to challenge the world around them, developing their own interpersonal skills, and independence. This classroom will offer space and encouragement for taking initiative and exploring interests, as well as provide boundaries and limits- giving children structure and routine to foster freedom in problem solving while encouraging creative minds to play, socialize and discover.
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About This ClassHeritage offers Transitional Kindergarten that is truly a bridge between preschool and elementary school. TK at Heritage will support children as they emerge and develop skillsets associated with school readiness through high-quality, developmentally appropriate curriculum. Creative Curriculum nurtures every child''s curiosity and promotes development in every area, taking a whole-child approach. The Mighty Trees classroom will be building your child up to prepare and stand tall in their confidence for their next learning journey.
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