“Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think.”
Albert Einstein
Programs
Toddler Program
Ages 2 to 3 Years. Gentle Beginnings
Our youngest learners are gently introduced to the rhythm of the school day through consistent routines, play, exploration, and warm teacher support. At this age, the focus is on feeling secure, learning to follow simple routines, and building social and communication skills in a caring environment.
Preschool Program
Ages 3 to 5 Years. Early Learning & Discovery
This is where project-based learning opens fully. Weekly themes carry through story time, art, math, and science, so ideas connect across the whole week, and week after week. French begins here. Show and Tell begins here. Children start grasping number sense, connecting letters to their sounds, and become confident communicators and problem solvers.
What You Will Experience at ECLA
Morning
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:30 to 8:30 AM | Arrival & Social Play |
| 8:30 to 9:00 AM | Table Activities, Arts & Crafts |
| 9:00 to 9:20 AM | Circle Time. Greetings, Calendar, Emotions, Music & Story Time |
| 9:20 to 9:30 AM | Hand Washing & Morning Snack |
| 9:30 to 9:50 AM | Phonics & Math Activities. Choose a Learning Station |
| 9:50 to 10:15 AM | Fine Motor Activities. Table Work, Art & Crafts |
| 10:15 to 11:15 AM | Outdoor Play, Fitness & Coordination |
| 11:15 to 11:30 AM | Music & Story Time |
| 11:30 to 11:45 AM | Hand Washing, Lunch Transition & Half-Day Pick-Up |
Afternoon
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 11:45 AM to 12:30 PM | Lunch |
| 12:30 to 12:45 PM | Clean-Up & Transition to Rest Time |
| 12:45 to 2:45 PM | Nap & Quiet Time |
| 2:45 to 3:30 PM | Wake-Up with Music, Clean-Up, Wash-Up & Afternoon Snack |
| 3:30 to 4:00 PM | Math Manipulatives & Science, Indoors or Outdoors |
| 4:00 to 5:00 PM | Outdoor Play & Nature Exploration |
| 5:00 to 6:00 PM | Indoor Play & Departure |
Our daily schedule may shift slightly depending on weather, special events, children’s interests, and other circumstances. Some activities may naturally run a little longer or shorter. While we remain flexible, the overall routine stays consistent, giving children the predictability, comfort, and sense of security they need throughout their day.
Schedule Options
Choose the schedule that fits your needs.
- All day with extended care, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- All day, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
- Half day, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Each option is available five days a week, three days a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday), or two days a week (Tuesday and Thursday). If your week calls for a different combination, ask us. We can usually arrange it.
Summer
We are open year round.
Summer runs straight on from spring, on the same weekly theme calendar, and it is when the themes get livelier and more fun. Enrolled families keep their schedule through the summer. Families joining us for the summer are welcome, space permitting.