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Small Wonders Preschool, Recreation Services

Longmont Recreation Services provides the Colorado State licensed Small Wonders Preschool at the St Vrain Memorial Building. Small Wonders Preschool is designed to offer a variety of developmentally appropriate activities for three and four year olds.

Registration for the 2012-2013 school year will begin on Tuesday, February 7, at 8am. Waiting lists are taken and encouraged.

Open House for 2012-2013 will be on Tuesday, February 7, 5:30-6:30pm, at the

St Vrain Memorial Building, 700 Longs Peak Ave, Longmont, (303) 651-8404.

Assorted photos from the Small Wonders Preschool Program operated by Longmont Recreation Services

Small Wonders Preschool

Small Wonders preschool is licensed with the State of Colorado. It utilizes a curriculum that promotes learning and development in each of the following areas: social, emotional, physical, creative, language and cognitive.

At Small Wonders Preschool, children explore art, science, music, phonics, math concepts, art, rotating themed play centers and so much more! The children are offered opportunities to learn through play and through structured activities, individually and in groups.

Each child's social-emotional development is fostered through the development of friendships, self-regulation skills, empathy and the ability to resolve conflict in a positive way.

Early literacy is supported through reading, learning letters and sounds using Zoo-phonics, and immersion in a print rich environment.

 

Small Wonders Preschool is designed for each child to learn all the necessary skills and understanding to succeed in kindergarten.

There are two preschool class options available at Small Wonders depending upon the age of the child.

2012-2013 School Year

Fun Time Escapes - a two time a week option for children who will be 3 by September 30, 2012. Mon/Wed and Tue/Thurs options are available. Classes meet from 9-11:30am, August 27, 2012 through May 15, 2013. $110/month resident and $137.50/month non-resident

Little Learners - two or three day a week options for children who will be 4 by September 30, 2012. Mon/Wed/Fri classes are $155/month resident and $193.75/month non-resident. Tue/Thurs option is $110/month for resident and $137.50/month non-resident. Classes meet from 12:15-2:45pm, August 27, 2012 through May 15, 2013.

 

Small Wonders Preschool is accepting registrations for the 2012-2013 school year beginning 8am, February 7, 2012.

St Vrain Memorial Building, 700 Longs Peak Ave, Longmont 80501

Download 2012-2013 registration Application

What parents are saying about Small Wonders Preschool:

"We had Grayson's first [kindergarten] parent teachers conference yesterday, he's doing so well. Thank you for really encouraging me on how ready he was for kindergarten. His teacher wanted to know where he went to preschool because of how many great habits he has. All the little details you work so hard on with them are really paying off. I gave the highest praise I could and she said she would add Small Wonders to her very short list of recommended preschools. Thank you again for all your time and love you gave Preslie and Grayson. They wouldn't be doing as well as they are if it weren't for the amazing start you gave them"

-- The Wilcox Family

"Small Wonders Preschool has been the best experience I could have offered my daughter in a pre-school. The educational and social milestones she has achieved the past two years are more than I could have hoped for."

--The Fox Family

Small Wonders enjoying a visit from the Boulder County Wildlife

The children use our outdoor play yard and indoor play areas for daily gross motor activities. Parent-involved field trips, such as those to a local farm and dairy, are scheduled throughout the year.

 

Small Wonders Preschool is under the direction of Ms. Carolyn Clark, an educator who brings a wealth of experience working both in Kindergarten and Preschool classrooms. She is in her fourteenth year with Small Wonders Preschool.

For more information regarding Small Wonders Preschool, please give Ms. Carol a call at (303) 651-8396 or e-mail.

Assorted Facts about Small Wonders Preschool

  • It is preferred that children are potty-trained or that parents remain available for toileting assistance
  • Classes follow the St Vrain School District Calendar for all holidays and school breaks
  • Tuition is based on a full school year and is divided evenly through the nine months
  • One month's tuition, credited to May 2013's tuition,is collected at time of registration
  • 50% of the May tuition is non-refundable should the child withdraw from Small Wonders if cancelled prior to August 1. Beginning August 1, no refund is given.
  • Registration applications are accepted only at the St Vrain Memorial Building, 700 Longs Peak Avenue

"I am very pleased with our experience with Small Wonders Preschool! I appreciate the small class sizes and the attention to academics, specifically the Zoophonics program. All of this, for a very reasonable price, making it one of Longmont's best kept secrets."

---The Mathey Family

 

Updated 1/18/2012 by web designer S. Dabney (303) 774-4827

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