Claire's Christian Day School is licensed by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, and therefore all programs must meet the minimum standard guidelines as specified by the state.

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Claire's Christian Day School offers a Mother's Day Out program each weekday from 9:00-3:00 for children aged six months to three years. Age-appropriate curriculum combined with a nurturing, loving environment provide a strong foundation for the child's continuing emotional and academic development. Activities focus on basics such as letters, shapes, and numbers, along with free play and outdoor exercise. A special music and story telling teacher visits classes 18 months and older twice each week. Children will bring lunch, rest, and have tons of fun, benefiting from social interaction with other children. A brief outline of each class is as follows:

Babies (6-12mo) - There are two caregivers to eight babies. A typical day in the baby room consists of floor play, going outside in strollers, music time, lunch, nap, and lots of love.

Young Toddlers (13-17mo) - There are two caregivers to 10 toddlers. The day is similar to the babies with added finger plays, puppets, age appropriate toys, and music. Some are walking and some are not. Cribs are used in this room for napping.

Older Toddlers (18-24mo) - Two caregivers to 10 toddlers are in this room. All are walking and go outside to the smaller playground. Finger foods are preferred. This class does art projects in addition to the activities in the young toddler class. Music and story telling classes are also provided.

Young 2's (24-30mo) - Two caregivers to 14 children, as this is a larger classroom (an additional caregiver may be employed at maximum capacity). Similar to the older toddler room, with emphasis on projects and socialization. Children nap on mats and use the smaller playground.

Older 2's (30-36mo) - Two caregivers to 10 children. An added emphasis on projects, creativity and social interaction help ensure the child is prepared for preschool. As in the young 2's classroom, these children nap on maps and visit the smaller playground.

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First and foremost, our Preschool teachers hope that every child has fun and enjoys their learning experience. A child who enjoys preschool will enjoy elementary school.

All CCDS Preschool classes offer the same basic curriculum:

• Sight recognition of letters, numbers, colors and basic shapes
• Reading comprehension through oral reading
• Classroom behavior skills
• Socialization skills
• Developmental motor skill
• Supplemental music, Spanish, and tumbling instruction

The Preschool will be offering these classes for the '06-'07 school year:

Young 3's - Teacher: Angie Marino - a 2-day (T/TH), 3-day (MWF), or 5-day option - The emphasis will be on the above, especially the socialization skills. This class will be for the child who has never been in a preschool class.

Young 3's - Teacher: Louise Gibbons - a 2-day (T/TH), 3-day (MWF), or 5-day option - The emphasis will be on the above, especially the socialization skills. This class will be for the child who has never been in a preschool class.

Older 3's - Teacher: Kirsten Schorsch - a 3-day class (MWF) - The emphasis is on the above, and especially on on following directions, concrete learning, and socialization.

Older 3's - Teacher: Andrea Overturf - a 2-day class (T/TH) - The emphasis is on the above, and especially on on following directions, concrete learning, and socialization.

Young 4's - Teacher: Christine Morris / Michelle Hugg - a 2-day (T/TH), 3-day (MWF), or 5-day option - The emphasis is on the above, especially on following directions, some fine motor skills, concrete learning, and some pre-reading skills.

Older 4's - Teacher: Michelle Hugg - a 3-day class (MWF) - The emphasis is on the above, especially pre-kindergarten skills. (pre-reading, pre-math, fine motor skills, listening skills and working independently skills)

Older 4's & 5's - Teacher: Leslie Janss - a 5-day class - The emphasis is on the above, all pre-kindergarten skills (pre-reading, pre-math, fine motor skills, listening skills, and working independently skills) as well as advanced handwriting, early sight word recognition, early phonics, early addition, counting to 50, and analytical thinking.

Please keep in mind that the age guidelines are just that: guidelines. Some children are placed in classes that best fit the needs of the child and the parents. Consequently, age groups will overlap.

You are, of course, encouraged to communicate with the teacher any concerns or questions you might have. There will be a formal conference in January to discuss your child's progress and placement for the following year.

For information on tuition rates and additional preschool policies, please click here.