Preschool in Vero Beach, FL 32960
We create a warm and friendly environment with dedicated teachers who genuinely love children and a program that helps children grow emotionally cognitively socially and physically. We believe that young children learn best through play in age-appropriate activities. We move each child along according to his/her pace and interests. We dont push them. We walk with them. Thats our secret to development.
As a result of our environment our teachers and our unique program we graduate students who know how to learn work and play with others – students who are prepared to “cross the bridge” into a lifetime of beneficial learning.
While some preschools close for the summer months Bridges ELC’s program is offered year-round making us the ideal choice for parents who have work responsibilities.
Additional Services:
Full Day Half Day Before School After School Infant Care Transportation
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What We Do
Children learn best when they are happy. They learn through playing interacting with adults and with each other. In fact a child’s work is play as they grow toward independence and self-respect.
Our teachers are warm and friendly. They are dedicated experienced early-childhood educators who have professional skills. The teachers understand and are responsive to the individual need of each child. The teachers provide stimulating interesting activities which lead to later school readiness and success.
Our space is clean safe secure inviting comfortable and child friendly. There is easy access to age-appropriate toys and books. Children’s creations are proudly displayed for all to enjoy. The playground invites fresh air fun and healthy exercise under the watchful eyes of staff.
Hugs are frequent. Lunches are brought from home and are reminders of family and caring. Afternoon naps are restoring. Periodic snacks keep young appetites content. Nurturing is abundant. Joy is encouraged.
What We Know
Children need to know how to read and write and how to learn.
Children need to learn respect for themselves and for other people and that every human being has value and dignity.
Children need to know that learning is fun; they need to let their imaginations and curiosity soar to explore their own skills and talents. They need to learn new things every day expanding horizons opening minds.
Children need to know love and learn kindness.
What We Teach – Our Curriculum
Sensorimotor Play – running sliding swinging throwing balls etc.
Dramatic Play – make-believe or fantasy play
Construction Play – creating with materials drawing and painting building with blocks
Language Development – reading readiness beyond ABCs stages of writing
Science – understanding their world learning basic science concepts
Math – counting sorting graphing measuring problem-solving and self-help
Creativity – exploring and discovering decision-making and self-confidence