Classroom Descriptions

Sequoia Children's Center has three specially designed learning programs for children ages 2 months to 5 years. Click For information on our TUITION RATES.

Infant Program

2 months - 18 months (up to 24 months)
We emphasize building trust as the foundation for growth and learning. Our safe, healthy, and enriched environments are ready for curious exploration and creative play.

• We provide loving care, responsive interaction, and individual respect to each baby with the purpose of building trust and security, thereby establishing a strong foundation.
• Each child is assigned a primary care teacher.
• Baby Signs™ and Learning Games™ are core activities to the Infant curriculum.
• Written daily reports are provided and parents may call or visit at any time.
• Staff to child ratios are 1:4 for infants, with additional staff assistance, as needed.

Young Toddler Program

18 months - 30 months

We recognize the special needs of toddlers for free exploration balanced with more structured learning opportunities within the security of small classes and positive teachers.

• Daily learning activities include story time, art, puzzles, manipulative toys, blocks, and dramatic play, and ample outdoor play.
• We encourage curiosity, creativity, and assist each child with peer interactions.
• Beginning self-help skills and potty training encourage development of positive self-esteem.
• Baby Signs™ and Learning Games™ are integrated into curriculum.
• Written daily reports are provided and parents may call or visit at any time.
• Staff to child ratio is 1: 5.

Preschool: 2 yr , 3 yr, and 4/5yr Pre-Kindergarten

28 months – 5 years

We offer energetic and educational programs designed to prepare children with the skills and attitudes necessary for kindergarten success. Our goals are to nourish each child’s creativity, build self-esteem, promote positive social interaction, and to impart a love for reading and learning.

• We plan and post weekly and/or monthly curriculum, based on the HighScope Curriculum™ guidelines, so that parents can follow along and reinforce lessons with their children at home.
• The HighScope Curriculum emphasizes adult-child interaction, a carefully designed learning environment, and a plan-do-review process that strengthens initiative and self-reliance in children. Teachers and students are active partners in shaping the educational experience.
• Daily activities include circle time, art, science, math, (pre)writing, reading, blocks, and dramatic play, utilizing indoor and outdoor spaces, our garden, and our park-quality playground. The pre-kindergarten also has cooking and a computer center.
• Indoor and outdoor learning centers are available for free exploration during free choice periods.
• Learning Games™ are used as an integrated assessment tool of child development.
• Children participate in our weekly music and gymnastics classes.
• Teacher-Parent Conferences are conducted twice a year.
• The preschool staff to child ratio is 1 to 7 in the 2.5 year-old class, 1 to 8 in the 3 year-old class, and 1 to 10 in the 4/5 year-old classroom.