Programs
Morning Preschool Program
9:00 am to 12:30 pm
Our year-round morning preschool program runs Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. We have two classes— the Front Yard class and the Back Yard class,each accommodating 25 children and supervised by a teacher-director.
With the active involvement of caregivers, the teacher-directors design and implement a program tailored to the unique needs of each child. CCC’s morning program maintains a ratio no greater than one adult to five children.
Our programs offer a well-rounded mix of active and quiet play, as well as both large and small group activities. For instance, your child might start the day with an engaging painting project or lend a hand preparing a delicious snack. Afterward, they can opt for climbing on play structures, exploring our dress-up closet, making music, dancing with peers, or simply settling down on a comfy couch with a favorite book.
At CCC, we firmly believe that children learn and grow through play. We aim to cultivate competence and self-confidence in a nurturing and stimulating environment where every child feels content and secure.
Sample Schedule
8:45 Participating parents arrive & help with set up.
9:00 Children arrive & settle in
9:20 Circle Time
9:45 Free play and snack
11:30 Participating parents and teacher have meeting. Play continues with afternoon teachers supervising children.
12:00 Participating parents & teacher help supervise lunch tables.
12:20 Pack up lunches. Children staying for the afternoon program join teachers inside classroom.
12:30 Pick-up time
Afternoon Program
12:30 pm to 3:30/5:30 pm
CCC offers an afternoon program led by a teacher-director. This care option does not require caregiver participation. The program runs from 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm, with an option for a 3:30 pm pickup. You can pick how many days a week you use afternoon care.
For afternoon care, the Front Yard and Back Yard groups are combined together. Similar to our morning session, children engage in structured activities and self-directed play, including projects in art, science, and gardening. A favorite among participants is the daily tea time near the end of the day.
To be eligible, children must be enrolled in the morning program. Depending on attendance, drop-in afternoon care may be available for children attending in the morning to stay through the afternoon.
The program operates during the summer months based on demand.
Sample Schedule
PM1 - Afternoon
12:30 Free play
12:45 Greeting Meeting
1:00 Play Time / Nap Time
2:00 Play Time / Snack, staggered in 3 calls
3:00 Start clean up time
3:30 PM1 Pick-up & Twilight Time begins
PM2 - Twilight Time
3:30 Transitional booktime on couch & quiet play in classroom
3:40 Play time with full group together inside or outside
4:00 Play Time / Snack, staggered in 3 calls
5:00 Start clean up time leading into Little Twilight
5:30 PM2 Pick-up
Early Morning Program
8:00 am to 9:00 am
CCC offers an early morning program led by a teacher-director for families that need childcare to begin earlier in the morning. This option is available from 8:00 am to 9:00 am and does not require caregiver participation. The early morning program also operates during the summer months based on demand.