Infant Program
Woodlyn Academy provides an academic, caring, and safe environment for all infants; an extension of home. Woodlyn Academy provides care for infants ages 6 weeks through 16 months. Infants need to develop a bond with their caregiver through the establishment of a relationship built on trust, allowing brain development to occur within proper developmental timeframes. At Woodlyn Academy, infant teachers meet each child’s individual needs while assisting with the skills needed to develop cognitive, language, and social skills.
Infants given time to develop muscle strength needed for gross motor development through participation in tummy time activities. Teachers remain in consistent communication with infants throughout their day and read stories to develop language skills. At Woodlyn Academy, no cry goes unnoticed. Teachers are trained to teach and detect infant communication signals through the use of infant sign language.
The foundation of Woodlyn Academy’s program is built on a partnership between families and the school, a place where learning and development occur naturally. As a partnership between home and school, parent teacher conferences are held three times a year between teachers and the families of our infants. The brain is rapidly developing in infancy, and the infant program you choose for your child is extremely important! Come visit our program to see why Woodlyn Academy is the best choice to begin your child’s early learning experience.
Toddler Program
Woodlyn Academy’s toddler program teaches children ages 17 months through 24 months of age. Woodlyn Academy’s Toddler Program promotes opportunities for exploration and independence, while still lavishing your child with the love and cuddles their developing brains still need to promote healthy self-awareness and social skills. In our toddler program, teachers are focused on the development of language skills and laying the foundation for the love of reading! Teachers read several books throughout the day in both large and small group settings, while always maintaining conversations with children. In our toddler program your child will develop conversational skills along with gaining confidence in their newly developed gross motor abilities.
In addition to language skills, your child will develop the cognitive abilities needed for color, letter and number recognition; along with the social skills required to learn manners, respect, and good social skills. Toddlers are introduced to routines, toilet training (when ready) and learning through all aspects of their action-packed day. Please visit our toddler program to see why our program is the best choice for your toddler!
Preschool Program
The Preschool program at Woodlyn Academy offers our beginning scholars, age three through Kindergarten, a high quality education in a supporting and nuturing environment that is overflowing with opportunities. The foundation for each students cognitive, physical, social and emotional development is built on a curriculum that is child focused and individualized based on the needs of each student! Woodlyn Academy’s curriculum is built on the researched based truths that young children gain knowledge through their play. Our hands-on preschool curriculum emphasizes engaging and thought-provoking activities that allow each child to explore, experiment and discover themselves and the world around them.
Our preschool scholars engage in the following:
A dynamic and intentionally developed curriculum taught by teachers with knowledge of child development. Low student-teacher ratio allowing the flexibility for individualized attention and instruction, including extra support or additional challenges if needed
A classroom, overflowing in resources, designed to encourage play as the context for learning with a balance of hands-on, child initiated and adult directed play, guided discovery and sensory experiences
A safe, supportive and interactive environment that fosters a joy and curiosity for learning and promotes the uniqueness and growth of the whole child
Outdoor play experiences designed to give scholars opportunities to explore the world they live in Kindergarten Readiness activities designed to ease the transition into kindergarten ensuring all preschool concepts such as reading, writing, and simple math have been mastered.
Infant & Toddler Classroom Ratios & Teacher Assignments:
Infant (6 weeks – 16 months) 1:4 – Max Group Size 8 students
Lead Teacher: Minimum of CDA with Infant/ Toddler specialization – Actively participating in continued education
Asst Teacher: Minimum of CDA with Infant/ Toddler specialization – Actively participating in continued education
Young Toddler (17 months & 24 months) 1:5 – Max Group Size 10 students
Lead Teacher: Minimum of CDA with Infant/ Toddler specialization – Actively participating in continued education
Asst Teacher: Minimum of CDA with Infant/ Toddler specialization – Actively participating in continued education
Older Toddler (24 months & 36 months) 1:6 – Max Group Size 12 students
Lead Teacher: Minimum of Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or Related Field
Asst Teacher: Minimum of CDA with Infant/ Toddler specialization – Actively participating in continued education
