Preschool Redlands CA - 909-335-3191 - 32 Nevada Street 92373
We strive to provide an environment that encourages curiosity and discovery through play.
A child's play enables them to discover and understand themselves. It enables their feelings and ideas. It is the process for developing concepts and sorting out ideas. Kids can relate to peers and family through play and is how they can relate to the universe around them. A child who is permitted to engage in activities of their own choice develops many important attributes. Those attributes can be self direction and trust in themself. Self assurance and a feeling of self-worth are also critical attributes. Play influences the intellect and the emotions as well as the body. It is the most complete educational process. It is the only activity in which experience induces learning and learning provides wisdom and character.
Barton Playschool is a child centered half-day Christian Preschool which admits all of every race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin. We are a non-profit organization licensed by the state of California. Our staff provide kids with a wide variety of activities that will allow for success and encourage advancement in all areas of development prior to kindergarten and beyond. Our preschool provides a place where kiddos can feel safe and honored, cared for and valued. It is when kiddos can become active learners that they can challenge themselves. They feel empathy and compassion and they are kind which is essential skills for lower school and upper school as well as school athletics. They become enthusiastic about learning and they question and think, problem solve and love.
Our Redlands Preschools focus on the development of the whole child. This includes social and physical as well as cognitive, emotional and spiritual. We provide opportunities for each to succeed and take pride in their success. We do so in a loving and nurturing environment. Our teaching methods are in a non pressured and non judgmental safe atmosphere. We utilize an individualized approach to teaching which helps each learn the skills necessary to live in the world. We offer hands on experiences which expose them to concepts that have meaning for them at their own stage of development. This is important for laying the foundation for future learning.
Our program provides for academic skill building through an atmosphere of play. We encompass activities in the areas of math and science. Activities incorporate language development and dramatic play. We offer rich art and school music experiences which are an expression of the child’s self. We also include outdoor activities and field trips. Our group activities can be large and small. The program facilitates experiences using gross and fine motor skills like learning to write and draw. We also provide a variety of after school enrichment programs at an additional cost and are happy to work with you or your child care team. Give us a call now to find out more or to get started on admission.
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Does child’s play really do anything for kids? It sounds like a waste of time.
This question is not uncommon and has hurt our society in the long run. Thankfully the field of psychotherapy has shed light on how critical play is. It has helped strengthen the argument on why play is fundamental to healthy and successful adults. A great example of play is watching kittens. Kittens play around and that may seem pointless to some. Researchers studied the nature of cats and found there was more to the pointless play that the kittens participated in. They found play was critical to the success of cats when it comes to communication and hunting. Kittens need play to grow into healthy adult cats and people are no different when it comes to play.
The field of neuroscience has also helped to support the critical role of early childhood development in the context of attachment and the importance of the mind and body connection. They are engaging both the emotional - brain stem and limbic system - and the rational – neocortex - parts of the brain when they play. It is important to support them in the ability to play because they are cultivating social and emotional skills that will help them be flexible and adaptive when facing life’s challenges.
A study - An investigation of the efficacy of play therapy with young children by Brandt MA Dissertation Abstracts International Section A Humanities and Social Sciences – was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of play. Play therapy with many different behavioral and emotional problems in particular. The study ultimately found significant improvement on internalizing behavior problems. Researchers saw a reduction in externalizing behavior problems and parenting stress. This study provides evidence that play therapy can help a variety of emotional and behavioral difficulties. It especially found play therapy helpful in kids experiencing internalizing behavior problems. Child’s play is utilized in therapy and proven to be most effective in kids with behavioral issues so of course we see the importance of incorporating child’s play in a preschool setting.
Kiddos learn to interact with the world through play. Play is the child’s language and the toys their words according to Landreth. When they are allowed and encouraged to play - and be the lead in play – it stimulates their imagination and emotional regulation centers of the brain. It builds self esteem in essence. Kiddos need to feel seen and heard and they need to feel cared for. They feel safe when they are seen and heard. When kiddos feel they are cared for they feel they are allowed to explore their unique individual personalities. They can develop a sense of self and a sense of others which is the cornerstone of empathy. Safety is created through reflections of behaviors and emotions. It is created through the needs through their play and it is important to set limits when necessary.
These little people represent our future. Therefore we must invest in our future through the cultivation of healthy little ones. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure -As Benjamin Franklin once said. Healthy kiddos are fostered through secure attachments with caregivers which facilitate exploration through play and in turn play helps to establish emotional regulation. It also helps social connection and self esteem. Humans are social beings. Healthy development hinges upon our ability to connect not only with ourselves but others. Our ability to maintain conection through rupture and repair is critical. Play helps our little ones to learn how to maintain connections with not only themselves but others as well. This will lead them to success throughout their high school career and beyond.
Kids are able to meet developmental milestones which transcends into adulthood when they are supported in play. Research on early childhood demonstrates the critical need for them to have healthy attachments. Healthy attachments facilitate play and healthy social development. They also facilitate emotional and cognitive development as well. Kids and their families are supported during this critical time of development which translates into healthier and happier communities.
Give us a call today and we will be happy to talk to you more about us and show you our school! Or you can navigate straight over to our contact-us page If you are ready to get started with enrollment.
Our teachers here at Barton Playschool are some of the best when it comes to preschools in Redlands. They meet and exceed state licensing requirements and have been selected for their ability to guide your kiddo through the learning process. They guide them in the most loving and caring way. Each teacher is certified in First Aid and CPR. The low student to teacher ratio meets and exceeds state licensing requirements and allows for an individualized program. Check out our Instagram and Facebook if you would like to see more about what we are doing in the classroom! You are also welcome to give us a call by visiting our contact-us page where you can learn where we are located and if we are nearby your homes. We are happy to meet you and talk more about our program!
Here is a bit of information about enrolling into Barton Playschool. Please feel free to give us a call if you still have more questions after reviewing the information. We are located in a private area and are open Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 2pm. Our number is 909 335-3191. If you would rather send us an email you can navigate over to our contact-us page and click on the Drop us a Line button. Or you can send us an email at info@bhplayschool.com.
Class hours are from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
We offer a range of classes:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Tuesday and Thursday
Monday through Friday
Extended Care Hours:
7:30 am to 9:00 am
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Lunch Bunch 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
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