Our Programs
At North Shore Preschool and Child Care, each classroom is designed to support children at the stage they are currently in while helping prepare them for the next step in their development. Our programs focus on building confidence, curiosity, social skills, and a love of learning through play-based experiences.
Infants
Our Infant classroom provides a calm, nurturing environment where babies feel safe, loved, and supported during their earliest stages of development. Teachers work closely with families to follow each child's individual feeding and sleep schedule while supporting important developmental milestones.
Classroom Goals
- Provide a safe and nurturing environment
- Support early motor development such as rolling, sitting, and crawling
- Encourage sensory exploration through music, textures, and play
- Build strong relationships between caregivers and children
- Foster early communication through talking, singing, and reading
Our goal is to help babies feel secure while beginning to explore the world around them.
Toddlers
The Toddler classroom is full of movement, discovery, and growing independence. Children at this age are learning to walk, communicate their needs, and explore their environment. Teachers guide toddlers through structured routines while encouraging curiosity and confidence.
Classroom Goals
- Encourage exploration and independence
- Strengthen walking, climbing, and motor development
- Expand early vocabulary and communication
- Introduce simple classroom routines and transitions
- Support early social interactions with peers
This classroom helps children build confidence as they begin to interact more actively with their world.
Twos
Our Twos classroom focuses on supporting independence, social development, and early learning skills through hands-on experiences. Children at this age are naturally curious and eager to explore. Teachers guide them through structured activities while still allowing plenty of time for imaginative play.
Classroom Goals
- Build independence and self-help skills
- Expand language and communication
- Practice sharing, cooperation, and social skills
- Introduce early learning concepts such as colors, shapes, and counting
- Begin potty training when developmentally appropriate
This classroom helps children develop confidence and prepares them for a more structured preschool environment.
Preschool
Our Preschool classroom introduces foundational academic skills while continuing to emphasize learning through play and exploration. Children participate in group activities that encourage creativity, problem solving, and early academic development.
Classroom Goals
- Recognize letters and early letter sounds
- Practice early writing and name recognition
- Introduce early math concepts such as counting and patterns
- Develop social skills and emotional regulation
- Build confidence in group learning environments
This program helps children grow into independent learners while preparing them for their K4 experience.
K4 Cooperative Program
Our K4 program operates in partnership with the local school district to provide children with both a preschool and public school experience. Children spend half of their day at North Shore Preschool and Child Care and half of their day at the school district, allowing them to experience the structure of kindergarten while still benefiting from the nurturing environment and extended care our center provides.
Schools We Serve
- Glendale: Parkway Elementary
- East: Donges Bay Elementary
- West: Wilson Elementary
Families from other school districts are also welcome to participate in our K4 program, provided parents arrange transportation to and from the center and their child's school.
Classroom Goals
- Prepare children for kindergarten expectations
- Strengthen early literacy and math skills
- Encourage independence and responsibility
- Build confidence in a school setting
- Support social development with peers
This cooperative model helps create a smooth and supportive transition into elementary school while maintaining the play-based learning environment that children thrive in.
School-Age Program
Our School Age program provides a safe and engaging environment for elementary and middle school students before and after the school day as well as fulltime during school breaks and summer. Students participate in activities that encourage creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving while giving them time to relax and socialize with friends.
Schools We Serve
- Glendale: Parkway Elementary & Glen Hills Middle School
- East Mequon: Donges Bay Elementary & Lake Shore Middle School
- West Mequon: Wilson Elementary
Families from other school districts are also welcome to participate in our School-Age program, provided parents arrange transportation to and from the center and their child's school.
Classroom Goals
- Homework support
- Creative projects and games
- Outdoor play and physical activity
- Field trips and special events during summer programming
- Opportunities for social connection and independence
Our goal is to provide a safe, fun, and enriching environment where school age children can unwind after the school day and stay active during breaks.
Our Partners
Parent's Role
As your child's first teacher, you play a large part in how well your son or daughter does in school. We invite you to work with our teachers to help students get all they can out of their growing years.
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