Wonderland Preschool

Wonderland has been meeting the educational and day care needs of children since 1959 in Bellflower, California. Our purpose is to educate and care for children in the infant, toddler, Preschool, kindergarten, after school age groups, so that they achieve the fullest development of their intellectual, creative and social potential.

The philosophy at Wonderland is based on the belief that self-esteem is the foundation upon which all learning rests. Young children develop it naturally when they believe in themselves, their abilities, and their worth. It happens in an environment where they are allowed to make choices, decisions, and sometimes mistakes. Learning always involves feelings. Young children must be allowed to freely express their emotions in a safe and validating environment if they are to learn and grow emotionally, as well as develop a healthy sense of self. If children feel safe, they can take risks, ask questions, make mistakes, and learn to trust and share their feelings. If they are taken seriously, they will develop the ability to respect others. If their emotional needs are met, they will have the ability to develop empathy.

The environment Wonderland strives to create is one that encourages children to explore, discover new ideas, and make choices and decisions to develop independence and autonomy. Wonderland provides freedom for maximum physical, mental, social and emotional growth. We help each child to fit individual needs into group experience by imposing gentle, flexible limits.

Because children learn best through hands-on experiences, we provide opportunities to explore by tasting, touching, smelling, hearing, seeing and doing in the areas of science, literature, art, music, and dramatic play.

Parent involvement and family interest in a pre-school are crucial links in the educational process. By enhancing the parent-child relationship, providing continuity between school and home, offering education, better perspective, and personal growth for the parents, and assuring the best possible individualized program for your child, we will create a school in which both child and adult can thrive.