3-Year Old Program

Weld Re-8 School District's Three-Year-Old Program is dedicated to cultivating a foundational love of learning, providing a crucial preparatory experience for the next phase of education. We offer a holistic and enriching educational experience in a stimulating, nurturing, and highly engaging environment specifically designed for children between the pivotal ages of three and four years old, with a strong focus on Pre-K readiness.

The well-being and security of every child are our paramount concerns. We ensure continuous, vigilant supervision provided by a team of compassionate, reliable, and experienced adult caregivers. Our child-to-staff ratios are maintained to guarantee personalized attention and care for each child throughout the day, while encouraging increased independence and self-help skills.

Curriculum and Activities:
Our curriculum is developmentally appropriate, focusing on the whole child by supporting social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth. Using the Learning without Tears curriculum, three-year-olds participate in a diverse range of stimulating, daily activities that promote exploration and development.

● Play-Based Learning: Structured activities and cooperative free play are essential for developing creativity, problem-solving skills, and the critical skills of group social interaction and rule-following.
● Creative Arts: Artistic creations, including painting, drawing, and crafting, foster fine motor skills, expressive language, and imaginative self-expression using a variety of materials.
● Music and Movement: Group singing, guided dancing, and structured movement activities support advanced gross motor development, rhythm, listening skills, and the ability to follow multi-step directions.
● Early Literacy and Language: Introduction to phonological awareness, letter and sound recognition, rich storytelling, and interactive language games helps lay a strong foundation for future reading success and expanded vocabulary.
● Social-Emotional Development: Activities focus on self-regulation, empathy, conflict resolution, cooperation, and building positive peer relationships in a group setting.

Program Structure:
The Three-Year-Old Program focuses on increased independence, complex language use, and the acquisition of foundational pre-school concepts necessary for a successful transition to Pre-K and Kindergarten.

Operational Details:
● Hours of Operation: The program operates Monday through Friday, with 2 sessions (morning or afternoon) with the option of a full day.  Session hours: AM 8:15-11:15 PM 12:15-3:15

● Location: Little Trappers Early Learning Center

● Program Accessibility: Offered at a highly competitive and affordable rate, this essential service is proudly accessible to all families residing within the Weld Re-8 district boundaries as well as the broader Fort Lupton community.
● Meals: We provide nutritious and balanced meals, including a morning breakfast or afternoon lunch, all designed to meet the dietary needs of growing children.
● Closures: Families should always refer to the official Weld Re-8 district calendar for all scheduled closure dates, holidays, and in-service days.

Weld Re-8 School District's Three-Year-Old Program is committed to being a supportive partner to parents in nurturing happy, curious, and well-adjusted young learners ready for Pre-K.

 

Please visit the Weld Re-School District Enrollment Page to register your 3-year old.

 

For more information about 3-year old programming, please contact Karmen Sawicki at 303-857-3300 or email address [email protected].