(661) 832-8300
2301 Ashe Road, Bakersfield CA 93309
9001 Stockdale Hwy , Bakersfield CA 93311
We help your children develop properly and grow through hands-on learning and fun experiences.
(661) 832-8300
2301 Ashe Road Bakersfield,
CA 93309
and
9001 Stockdale Hwy Bakersfield,
CA 93311
director@calivyprep.org
2 Years to Potty Trained 3
The goals for our toddlers are to build autonomy, self-help skills and potty training. The curriculum is carefully and intentionally planned so that all children have the opportunity to be successful. The daily schedule for our toddlers is a little more consistent and predictable than the infant program. For example, toddlers typically eat and sleep as a group at a specified time. Our schedules in the toddler rooms are set so that routines and transitions are timely, predictable and unhurried.
A consistent schedule helps toddlers feel more in control and thus more competent and secure, yet this schedule should be flexible enough to respond to children’s individual needs. The classrooms are designed with several distinct areas for children to explore meeting their needs for creativity, cognitive development, social skills, science exploration, and motor development.
4 to 5 Years Old
Our Prekindergarten Classrooms are a culmination of all of the classes that come before it. This is the year that we focus on what we call Kindergarten Readiness. Understanding that children need many chances to explore all concepts, teachers create lessons for them to meet objectives to be successful in language and literacy, creative art, science exploration, social skills, cognitive development, and motor skills.
The staff intentionally plan activities that allow for ample time to explore, investigate, try-out and understand. We use Handwriting Without Tears to help students develop their writing, pre-reading, math and language skills. Activities are scheduled in both inside and outside environments giving the children a chance to build a foundation that they will need to be successful in the kindergarten year and beyond.
3 to 4 Years
The preschool program is committed to an educational program for each child that fosters a positive self-image and a supportive social environment. Parents are considered partners in stimulating the children’s enthusiasm for learning. We offer a developmentally appropriate curriculum designed to enrich the child’s knowledge and skills in all areas – physical, social/emotional, creative, cultural, language, cognitive, health and nutrition.
The preschool program is an excellent environment in which to prepare children for the diversity they will encounter as they grow, enter school and seek fulfillment as adults. The goals for our preschool classrooms include; independence, self-help skills, social interaction, investigation, building self-esteem and helping children make choices. We introduce the concepts of letters, numbers, and colors in a nonthreatening way; through play, books, and developmentally appropriate curriculum.
TK through 12 years of age
Our center offers pick up and deop off services to nearby schools for children TK through 12 years of age. During the school year, the afternoons are filled with activities, games and homework time. During the summer our program includes field trips throughout Bakersfield, swimming, reading, math and science enrichment.CO 80549
6 Weeks to 2 Years
Our unique infant program is divided into three phases. The first, youngest phase, is our Infant classroom. Most students enrolled in this age are typically 6 weeks to 12 months old. At this age, babies are learning to make eye contact, beginning to giggle and observe, and learning to roll over and eventually crawl. At this age they develop a very close bond to their caregivers.
The second phase is called our Early Transition classroom. Most children in this age group are typically 10 to 18 months old. This is where our little ones are beginning to pull themselves up, take steps, and learning to walk. More art and sensory activities are integrated into the classroom through developmentally appropriate curriculum.
The third phase is called our Transition classroom. Children enrolled in this classroom are typically between 16 and 24 months. This is the last classroom in our infant program. Children start to play alongside one another and begin interacting with peers in their class. Teachers begin preparing them for our preschool classrooms with skills to be successful. Early stages of self-help skills are introduced. Getting dressed, drinking from a cup without a lid, handwashing, sharing.
All three classrooms are developmentally appropriate for each child. Children advance at their own speed with the help of curriculum introduced by teachers that include sensory activities, fine and gross motor development, baby sign language, and more. Each one of the classrooms is equipped with materials designed for each phase of development, building upon the one before it.
We understand that placing your infant in a group care facility is a difficult and frightening thing for new parents; our dedicated and professional staff will help make this transition from home to center as easy as possible.
One of the unique programs in our center is our STEAM Laboratory. In Lab Class, children in our Preschool, PreK, and School Age classrooms have the chance to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Our Lab teacher creates theme related curriculum specific to each age group. Each week, small groups from each classroom get to explore in this hands-on classroom with creatures of all shapes and sizes. The goals for Lab Class are to help children become enthusiastic and excited about science. Based upon the STEAM program in elementary schools, our Lab Class offers enriching activities that build the foundation for future scientists. Parents are always welcome to come in and visit and play.