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Lizard Class (5 Days/Week): 4-Year-Olds | Kindergarten-Readiness Program

Monday through Friday, 9:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Class Size: 16 students
Teachers: Mrs. Barnard, Mrs. Warner

Lizard Class Objectives:

The Lizard class at Cazenovia Community Preschool offers a dynamic kindergarten readiness program tailored for children turning four before or on December 1st. Our curriculum is designed to equip students with essential skills for a smooth transition to kindergarten, encompassing reading readiness, math, science, handwriting, and fine and gross motor skills. Through engaging hands-on academic activities, experiments, and play, children actively develop these skills while fostering a love for learning. Daily emphasis on social and emotional learning nurtures vital interpersonal skills as students interact with peers and teachers, practicing self-regulation and contributing to our classroom "kindness tree" through acts of kindness. Our holistic approach includes group learning activities, free play, sensory exploration, science experiments, imaginative play, music, song, dance, and outdoor activities, ensuring a well-rounded and enriching educational experience.

Honey Bee Class (3 Days/Week): 3-Year-Olds | Preschool Program

Monday and Wednesday (optional Friday), 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Class size: 12 students
Teachers: Mrs. Korver (Tues/Thurs), Star Reed (Mon/Weds), Mrs. Alton (all Honey Bee Classes)

Honey Bee Objectives

The Honeybee class at Cazenovia Community Preschool provides a nurturing introduction to preschool, focusing on early learning and social development for three-year-old learners. Our curriculum lays a strong foundation by emphasizing crucial behavioral and social skills, including sharing, circle time participation, respecting personal space, self-care routines, and following directions. Through interactive activities, students engage in basic academic concepts such as name recognition, pre-writing skills via fine motor activities, and early math skills encompassing counting, numbers, shapes, and understanding size differences. In addition to academic growth, our program fosters social and emotional development by encouraging students to express their feelings verbally and teaching the importance of kindness and respect. With a supportive environment and tailored curriculum, the Honeybee class ensures each child's holistic growth and readiness for future educational milestones through group learning activities, free play, sensory exploration, science experiments, imaginative play, music, song, dance, and outdoor activities.

Monkey Class (2 Days/Week): 2-Year-Olds | Introductory Preschool Program

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Class size: 6 students
Teachers: Laura McClintock and Beth Alton

Monkey Objectives

Our class for two-year-olds, the Monkey Class, is a nurturing environment where young learners embark on their preschool journey. Through playful interactions and guided activities, children develop essential social and emotional skills, laying a solid foundation for their educational path. Children will engage in activities designed to promote sharing, turn-taking, and verbal expression. Through interactive play and gentle guidance, they learn to communicate their thoughts and feelings using words, fostering language development and self-expression. The Monkey class is an introduction to the classroom environment and following a structured daily classroom routine, helping children become familiar with the preschool setting and establishing a sense of security and belonging. Each day brings new opportunities for exploration and discovery as children immerse themselves in age-appropriate play, creative crafts, and stimulating sensory activities.

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Additional Programs and Camps

No additional programs or camps are being offered at CCP at this time. Please check back occasionally for updates, thank you for your interest!