PRESCHOOL
Spots Still Available
in our Early Childhood Program!
Interested in placement for our
2026-27 school year?
Contact us at ECC@slcjcc.org
PRESCHOOL CHILD DEVELOPMENT & LEARNING
All ECC classrooms use The Creative Curriculum®, a research-based early childhood framework that guides how we design environments, plan experiences, support interactions, and assess growth. As a developmentally appropriate practice, we emphasize play as a critical component of learning.
Play supports memory, language development, self‑regulation, problem-solving, social competence, and school readiness. Through play, children explore the world, build relationships, express emotions, and practice emerging skills.
Toddler Programs (18-Month & 2/3's)
Each toddler classroom is thoughtfully designed to support exploration, independence, and emerging social skills. Children engage in both quiet and active play across a variety of classroom centers, including: library, art, science, sensory, math/manipulatives, blocks, and dramatic play.
18-Month-Old Toddler Program
During this year, toddlers experience rapid language growth, increased coordination, and interest in pretend play and relationships with peers.
Eligibility: Children 18 months old by December 1
Ratio: 4-5 children per teacher
2-Year-Old Toddler Program
Two-year-olds are eager to explore their independence and practice new skills. Our 2/3‑year-old classrooms support emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development while nurturing essential social skills.
Eligibility: Children 2 years old by September 1
Ratio: 6 children per teacher
18-Month Program Options
- Full Day: M-F
- Extended Care Available
2/3's Program Options
- Half Day: M-F // Full Day: M-F
- Extended Care Available
3's Program
Three-Year-Old Preschool Program
Our preschool classrooms provide opportunities for children to expand their world, build friendships, and engage in hands-on learning. Teachers encourage experimentation, investigation, imagination, and collaboration.
Eligibility: Children age 3 by September 1
Ratio: 7-8 children per teacher
3's Program Options
- Half Day: M-F // Full Day: M-F
- Extended Care Available
4's Program
Four-Year-Old Pre K Program
Pre‑K classrooms build on prior learning with deeper studies, increased responsibility, and expanded social interactions. Children practice shared decision-making, problem-solving, emotional regulation, and collaboration while engaging in meaningful, play‑based learning.
Eligibility: Children age 4 by September 1
Ratio: 8–9 children per teacher
4s Program Options
- Half Day: M-F // Full Day: M-F
- Extended Care Available
