Preschool Programs
Serving Blasdell, Hamburg, Lackawanna & Orchard Park, NY
You can rest assured knowing that your little ones are in good hands at Wee-Folk Child Care Center. Our daycare center relies on age-appropriate preschool programs that allow us to design the curriculum for children of a specific age from Hamburg, Lackawanna, Orchard Park, Blasdell and the surrounding communities.
In addition to infant and toddler daycare, Wee-Folk Child Care Center specializes in quality kindergarten preparation for preschool-age children throughout the Blasdell, Hamburg, Orchard Park, and Lackawanna, NY areas. We help your little ones explore the world around them through playtime and activities. For our preschool program students, our daycare center helps them prepare for schooling so they are ready when they enter kindergarten.
All of our age groups have their own rooms and teachers, and we follow New York State OCFF regulations for our teacher-to-student ratio. We want to see your children excel at our daycare center! Contact us today for more information about our preschool programs available to parents and guardians across Lackawanna, Hamburg, Orchard Park, and Blasdell, NY.
Read Below to Learn More About Our Daycare & Preschool Programs
Daycare Programs
If your child is still too young to enroll for pre-K, we offer safe and secure classes for infants and toddlers during parents’ working hours. Our daycare center is known for being a safe and secure environment, allowing your children to play with others in their age range. We have both indoor and outdoor recreational areas, so you can have peace of mind knowing your child is in good hands while at work.
We offer daycare programs all year round; therefore, you do not have to worry about finding additional child care during the summer months. Our classrooms are efficiently run, making sure that each room is assigned enough staff members for each child to get the care they deserve. Each staff member is highly experienced and knowledgeable on different age group milestones; therefore we create curriculum and activities based on age appropriateness. We currently are accepting spots in our daycare programs for those in the Lackawanna, Hamburg, and Orchard Park, NY communities.
Enriching Preschool Programs
Preschool plays a pivotal role in laying the foundation for a child's educational journey; a quality education during this time offers much more than just basic learning. During these early years, children develop important social, emotional, and cognitive skills that will shape their ability to adapt and thrive in a more structured school environment. Through a combination of guided lessons, structured play, and interactive activities, preschool programs are designed to help young learners build essential skills that will serve them throughout the rest of their lives. Your child will develop empathy, practice communication, and expand their interests during their time in preschool; they will also practice adhering to a routine and developing early time management skills. By nurturing critical early skills and fostering a love of school, our preschool program ensures that your child is ready for the academic demands of kindergarten and poised to become a curious, confident lifelong learner.
When looking for a local daycare center near Hamburg, NY that offers several programs for your child, you will want one that offers a preschool program that will provide them with the education and care they need to prepare them for kindergarten and and the years that follow. At Wee-Folk Child Care Center, we strive to provide the very best in pre-K schooling for all children in the greater Buffalo, NY area, including Lackawanna, Hamburg, Orchard Park, and Blasdell, NY. Our preschool programs are designed to nurture lifelong learners.
Starting every fall, we offer a preschool program that is both fun and educational. This program will help strengthen your child in math, science, art, reading, writing, and sensory skills. Your son or daughter will also work on learning his/her name, address, and phone number. Our preschool program’s instructors will prepare students using a Common core Curriculum, along with plenty of time for fun and socialization!
How to Prepare Your Child for Preschool
Preschool is an exciting milestone for your child. Making sure that they are adequately prepared helps keep the transition smooth and positive. Here are some strategies to consider:
- Start Early: You can start preparing your child for their preschool program in advance by introducing a consistent daily routine that mimics the typical structure of their school day. Include set times for waking up, meals, playtime, and naptime. Routines help provide a sense of security and help your child learn what to expect. Having a consistent bedtime also keeps your child well-rested, which properly equips them to handle exciting or challenging new situations.
- Encourage Independence: Foster your child's independence by allowing them to do simple tasks on their own. Let them dress themselves, wash their own hands, and put away their toys. You should also start introducing short periods of separation by briefly leaving your child with trusted friends or family members. This helps your child get used to being away from you and boosts their confidence before they begin preschool.
- Practice Social Skills: Arrange playdates with other children or visit local playgroups to give your child opportunities to interact with their peers. This will help your child develop essential social skills such as sharing, taking turns, and communicating effectively.
- Build Essential Skills: You can begin fostering a love for learning before your child ever begins preschool. Read age-appropriate books to your child, introduce basic concepts like numbers and shapes, and engage in activities that build fine motor schools. These strategies will help your child begin to build practical skills that they can use in school.
- Prepare Your Child Mentally: Start having positive conversations about preschool, emphasizing the fun activities, new friends, and exciting things they will learn. Answer any questions your child might have and point out the preschool when you drive past so your child can have a visual idea of what to expect. Discuss things like what to expect for lunch and other milestones to build expectations. This can help the transition seem less intimidating and more exciting.
By implementing these strategies, you can help your child feel confident, excited, and well-prepared for this exciting new phase. If you want to learn more about the preschool programs at Wee-Folk Child Care, contact our team today!
Affordable Daycare for 3- & 4-Year-Old Children
Children at the daycare stage of development benefit from a very well-defined, structured program with loads of fun and play. We use a specialized curriculum for this age group to provide children with a variety of individual, small, and large group activities. Each week, children will explore a theme through center time and daily enrichment activities that match the curriculum theme. Our daycare center’s classroom displays reflect the changes made per the current theme.
Wee-Folk Child Care Center develops talents by encouraging curiosity and strengthening confidence. We ensure success by implanting a lifelong love of learning in children. Engaging lessons and activities are provided in the following areas: Language and Literacy, Math and Manipulative, Science and Technology (Computers), Social Studies, Creative Arts, and Expression. We work with students throughout the Hamburg, Orchard Park, Lackawanna, and Blasdell, NY areas. Contact our daycare center today to learn more!