Philosophy and Method
We have a play-based curriculum that is supported by current brain research and is designed to offer children a rich variety of hands-on activities and experiences that are developmentally appropriate and engaging. The daily schedule is structured, yet flexible.
The teachers seek to support, extend & enhance the children's thinking, interests and optimum development. Emphasis is placed on fostering self-esteem, self- expression, creativity and exploration.
Teachers seek to educate the whole child. Our program includes lots of creative arts/ expression and opportunities to develop small & large motor skills, language / phonemic awareness (sounds of letters-words) and problem solving skills. Our teachers help children to learn social & communication skills (getting along with others, taking turns, using words to solve problems) Basic academic skills are taught with games, songs, reading, rhyming & fun activities.
Hours and Tuition
Our (private pay) preschool program runs from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm, and 12-3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, except holidays (we follow the Fort Bragg School District calendar). Students may also stay all day. (Please refer to the excel tuition link on the "Forms" page.)
State Preschool sessions are from 9-12:00 and 12:30-3:30. There is no charge for this program but the family must meet financial eligibility requirements.
Admission and Enrollment
CG is open to children (and families) of all races, religious and ethnic groups who are at least 2 3/4 years of age. developmentally ready.
State Preschool children must turn 3 or 4 before December 1 to be eligible.
"Waitlisted" children are ranked using the following criteria: child's age and family income.
Contact us for more information, to schedule a visit, or to enroll your child. We look forward to hearing from you.
If you would like to be added to our wait-list, please print out and complete the "application form" (under the "Forms" tab) and return it to the school by mail or in person.
We have a play-based curriculum that is supported by current brain research and is designed to offer children a rich variety of hands-on activities and experiences that are developmentally appropriate and engaging. The daily schedule is structured, yet flexible.
The teachers seek to support, extend & enhance the children's thinking, interests and optimum development. Emphasis is placed on fostering self-esteem, self- expression, creativity and exploration.
Teachers seek to educate the whole child. Our program includes lots of creative arts/ expression and opportunities to develop small & large motor skills, language / phonemic awareness (sounds of letters-words) and problem solving skills. Our teachers help children to learn social & communication skills (getting along with others, taking turns, using words to solve problems) Basic academic skills are taught with games, songs, reading, rhyming & fun activities.
Hours and Tuition
Our (private pay) preschool program runs from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm, and 12-3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, except holidays (we follow the Fort Bragg School District calendar). Students may also stay all day. (Please refer to the excel tuition link on the "Forms" page.)
State Preschool sessions are from 9-12:00 and 12:30-3:30. There is no charge for this program but the family must meet financial eligibility requirements.
Admission and Enrollment
CG is open to children (and families) of all races, religious and ethnic groups who are at least 2 3/4 years of age. developmentally ready.
State Preschool children must turn 3 or 4 before December 1 to be eligible.
"Waitlisted" children are ranked using the following criteria: child's age and family income.
Contact us for more information, to schedule a visit, or to enroll your child. We look forward to hearing from you.
If you would like to be added to our wait-list, please print out and complete the "application form" (under the "Forms" tab) and return it to the school by mail or in person.