BABY & INFANT PRESCHOOL AND DAYCARE PROGRAM

BRILLIANT BABIES: 6 WEEKS-1 YEAR

Our infant program in Natomas, CA is designed to provide babies with a variety of skills to build confidence for further discovery. The classroom environment is uniquely designed to encourage curiosity and exploration. Language development, sensory play, and socialization are key components.

Nurturing, personal, individual care
Sensory play
Safe sleep standards
Infant ASL (American Sign Language)
Early skill acquisition including vocalization and fine motor development
Age-appropriate toys and materials
Daily parent communication

TODDLER PRESCHOOL AND DAYCARE PROGRAM

EARLY EXPLORERS: AGES 1-2 YEARS

The journey of discovery continues in our toddler classes as children develop social awareness and build friendships. Cognitive and motor development are enhanced as children have space to physically explore their world. Learning centers and daily routines are introduced.

Children begin to learn shapes, colors, and numbers
Early literacy skills
Daily routines are introduced
Toddlers learn through a balanced program
Creative arts & dramatic play
Learning centers
Hands-on activities build dexterity and coordination

PRESCHOOL AND DAYCARE PROGRAM

LITTLE LEARNERS I: AGES 2-3 YEARS

Preschool children continue to develop as curiosity grows. We provide opportunities for individuality and independence. The curriculum is infused with self-selected activities to further language, physical, and cognitive development. Structured learning time is also integrated.

Early math and reading skills are developed
Children follow daily routines
Learning centers
Stories, songs, and rhymes build vocabulary
Creative arts & dramatic play
Supported socialization with positive role models
Spanish immersion is introduced

PRESCHOOL II AND DAYCARE PROGRAM

LITTLE LEARNERS II: AGES 3-4 YEARS

Little Learners II students are ready for phonics and letter sounds which sets the stage for literacy development. Critical thinking and problem-solving develop as children express themselves and learn about the world around them. Math skills such as counting, patterns, and number recognition are also a central focus.

PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM

KINDERGARTEN READINESS: AGES 4-5 YEARS

At Growing Brilliant, our Kindergarten Readiness students are preparing for a formal kindergarten program. Their enthusiasm for learning and discovery is captured in a structured, yet holistic program that fully develops their readiness for the next stage. This program includes character development and global awareness.

Engaging small and large group opportunities
Music & movement
Children are introduced to reading as they become
ready
Kindergarten math skills are introduced
Character education is introduced
Spanish immersion is integrated
Technology is introduced

Structured routines with large blocks of time for focused learning and discovery
Learning centers for language, literacy, math, and
science
Interest-based learning and child-directed inquiry
Music and Art Activities
Gross motor development & healthy habits
Spanish immersion is integrated

TRANSITIONAL-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM

TK PROGRAM: AGES 4-5 YEARS

The year before kindergarten lays the foundation for academic success. Our Transitional Kindergartners work on reading goals and phonics mastery. Writing skills are also addressed. The foundation for math learning is introduced through fun games and hands-on activities. National Common Core Standards are introduced. Our Transitional Kindergarten program also includes character development and global awareness.

Engaging small and large group opportunities
Reading and writing
Sight word recognition and basic concept knowledge
Kindergarten math skills are covered
Character education is reinforced
Spanish immersion is integrated
Children become comfortable using education-based technology

BEFORE & AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM

SCHOOL-AGE: AGES 5-12 YEARS

School-age children come to our center after school for a fun and safe environment. We provide both academic and interest-based activities in our before and after-school programs. Our before and after-school program is led by a qualified teacher in a structured, age-appropriate setting.

Homework support
Reading and math advancement
Enriching, interest-based activities
Technology, music, art, dance, and more!
Leadership and social skills
Structured and supervised physical activities