The Rainbow Mountain Preschool Program
At RMCS, we believe that the preschool child's rightful world and work is play. Preschoolers need a safe and loving space to dream, to imagine, to create and to experiment with self expression. They need to explore a world that is still magical, mysterious and awe-inspiring.
Our preschool program nurtures the magical child through storytelling, art, drama, music, yoga, dance and multicultural celebrations. We encourage children to solve problems in the experiential world of puzzles, games, activity/learning centers and social interaction.
We believe that each child is a unique gift from the Universe, and that these gifts should be cherished and respected. Therefore, we allow our children to gravitate to the activities and experiences that attract their attention and interest.
Our program is designed to foster independence and to support diverse patterns of growth rather than force children into a particular "academic" curriculum. Current brain development research supports this flexible approach as the best way to nurture mental growth for future academic success. We strongly believe it is the most respectful way to nurture whole children and their emotional, moral, spiritual and mental growth.
Preschool is also where we introduce children to community-centered living. Children are encouraged to work together in community, to make choices that benefit both the child and others, and to respect themselves, each other and the environment.
We empower children by teaching conflict resolution skills that help them identify and express their own feelings and needs; we also help children listen and respond to the needs and feelings expressed by others. Preschoolers are provided ample opportunities to take responsibility for their actions and their outcomes.
The preschool program is open to children who have had their third birthday and who are potty trained. Two-, three-, and five-day attendance plans are offered from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A before- and after-school program is also available. |
