Little Learners Educational Program Overview
Academics

My daughter has never been so positive or enthusiastic about attending any school program or camp as she has been with RNS.
Lisa S.
Activities
During Free Play the Little Learners have access to a selection of activities that drive social and emotional development, crucial for this age group. Building blocks, art supplies, puzzles and pretend play activities are set out for the children to choose from, on their own. This freedom to choose their own activity helps to encourage independence and decision making in your child.
Following Free Play, the Little Learners join their friends and staff on the rug for Circle Time. Circle Time is one of the daily routines designed to provide structure and usually takes place around the same time each day. During Circle Time staff and children sit together on the rug and begin to develop a sense of community. Little Learners will begin circle time with a song, or short story, explore the weather, calendar and discuss the theme/activity planned for the day. At this age, we see the two-year-old begin to feel more comfortable sharing his or her thoughts and feelings. Circle Time is a place where they can do so comfortably, and where staff encourages this type of sharing through the Conscious Discipline model.
Following Circle Time, Little Learners move to the table area for a healthy snack and then continue with their Group Activity/Lesson. Here the children work collectively on the daily thematic lesson. This activity can range from a science experiment, an art project, following a recipe or even constructing and building a specific item.
As the Little Learners complete their Group Activity/Lesson, Tray Work is set out around the room with games and activities specifically designed to encourage fine motor and cognitive development.

RNS’s staff is so welcoming, the teachers, aides, and directors are like family. They are warm and kind, really engage with the children and give everyone individual attention.
Cinthya H.