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Elan Preschool
At Elan, we believe your child is uniquely talented. Your child will have that talent nurtured in a balanced environment, neither overburdening them with academics nor letting them drift aimlessly. Our proven curriculum is tailored to enhance individual capabilities, ensuring your child is well-equipped for kindergarten and beyond.
What Sets Elan Apart?
Academics/Play Balance
A child needs more than just academics and more than just play to grow and mature. You will see a perfect balance at Elan so that your child will develop to their full potential and have fun doing it.
School focuses on all round development which includes basic learning and exposure to creative arts/music.- R.S. 2017
Individualized Program/Tailor Made
Every child is different. They develop at different speeds in different areas and have different interests (and disinterests!) We address each child as themselves and see to what they need at that time.
Unparalleled Reading Program
Our reading program is very unique in both its practice and its results! It uses phonics, sight reading, drilling, clay and more. Even 3 year olds are typically reading to each other, and full paragraphs by graduation.
One-of-a-Kind Curriculum
While our curriculum is very defined as to its practice and results, it is designed so that its application is addressed to the individual child on that day. It is typical for each student to be doing a different activity than the others, going at their own pace or interests.
Exceptional Teachers
You expect very high standards and have high expectations of our teachers, as do we. They are trained in our unique curriculum and philosophy so they treat each child and parent with respect, caring and a happy duty to bring out the best in their charges.
Large Playground
Your child will have lots of fun in our huge playground. Our playground has two large play structures, stepping stone, balance beam, rock wall, monkey bars, play house and many more small elements.
On Site Activities
Education is more than just reading, writing and math. It is experiencing as much as possible. This is the reason we do so many “field trips” in the school. They are tremendously fun, engaging and educational.
Teacher/Parent Communication
We understand that dropping off your little ones everyday can be hard. It requires a lot of trust and not a little emotional turmoil at times! One of the best ways to help you out is through lots of communication. Using the Brightwheel app allows you to be fully in the loop on your child’s day.
Open Environment Invites Interaction
We have a unique layout in the school. Rather than separating everyone into individual rooms for each class, we have an open floor plan with areas designated for each class. This creates a more cohesive environment, the children get to know each other and teachers assist with other classes as needed.
Problem Solving and Self-Determinism
Your child will learn how to get along with others and resolve differences on their own. A child grows as he gains the ability to make their own choices and own their own life.
Parent Benefits and Community
We also like to keep the parents engaged with the school and create a community. We celebrate all of the major festivals with pot-luck get-togethers. We do a date night every month where we babysit your children while you go out and unwind. More events are being developed.
Safe and Secure
We use a keypad entry system (each family gets their own code) so unauthorized people cannot enter. We regularly sanitize all of the toys, markers, scissors and other such things kids touch a lot. We do a deep sanitization of everything multiple times per year.
What We Believe About Your Child, and Every Child
Children are capable of far more than we think
Underestimating children is not in our DNA. At Elan, we firmly believe in the boundless potential that every child holds. Our role is to unlock this potential, revealing the remarkable capabilities that often lie dormant and unrecognized.
As a team with the parents, our job is to guide them on their journey to adulthood
We view education as a collaborative effort between the school and parents. Together, as a cohesive unit, we strive to guide each child, supporting their growth and development, ensuring they are well-equipped for the challenges of adulthood.
Children should learn how to solve problems
Beyond the confines of traditional learning, we instill in our students the ability to navigate challenges, be they academic or personal. Life is full of hurdles; at Elan, we arm our children with the skills to tackle them head-on.
Children should learn independence and self-determination
While safety and guidance are paramount, we also believe in fostering a spirit of independence. We encourage our students to make choices and decisions suited to their maturity level, promoting a sense of self-determination and confidence.
Children should be competent and confident in the skills they develop
At Elan Preschool, it isn't just about learning; it's about mastering. We ensure that children not only acquire skills but excel in them, instilling a deep-rooted confidence that will stay with them for a lifetime.