Preschool Redlands CA - 909-335-3191 - 32 Nevada Street 92373
We strive to provide an environment that encourages curiosity and discovery through play.
When a child is at play it helps enable their feelings and emotions and their ideas. Play allows for them to discover and understand themselves. This is an essential and an important process for a child. It is the overall system for developing concepts and sorting out ideas. They can relate to peers and family through their play and is how they can relate to the universe and world around them. A child will develop many important attributes when we permit them to engage in activities of their own choice. Those attributes can be self direction and trust in themselves. It can be self assurance and a feeling of self worth which are also critical attributes. What many do not realize is that play influences the intellect and the emotions as well as the body. It is the most complete educational process and is the only activity in which experience induces a child to learn which provides wisdom and character.
Barton Playschool in Redlands is a child centered half day Redlands Christian Preschool and admits all of every race and color and religion and national or ethnic origin. However we are not christian schools centered. We are non profit and licensed by the state of California. Our Redlands staff provide kids with a wide variety of activities that will allow for success and encourage advancement in all areas of growth. Our preschool provides a place where all kiddos can feel safe and honored. They will feel cared for and valued. It is when they can become active learners that they can challenge themselves. They feel empathy and compassion. Play expands their minds and they become kind which is essential skills for lower school and upper school as well as school athletics. They become more enthusiastic about education and more likely to excel. They question and think and problem solve and even love.
Our Redlands school focus on the development of the whole child. This includes social and physical as well as cognitive and emotional and spiritual. We provide opportunities for each child to succeed and take pride in their success. We do so in a loving and nurturing environment. Teaching methods are non pressured and a non judgmental safe atmosphere. Our preschool utilizes an individualized approach to teaching and inturn learning. This individual approach allows them to 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 stages. This is important for laying the foundation for learning and future education.
Our program provides for academic skill building through the atmosphere of play. We encompass activities in the areas of math and science. Activities incorporate language and dramatic play. Our preschool offers a rich art and a rich music experience. These are considered an expression of a child and it is considered an expression of themselves. We also include outdoor activities and field trips. Our group activities can be large and small. The redlands child program facilitates experiences using gross and fine motor skills like how to draw. We also provide a variety of after school day camp enrichment programs at an additional cost and are happy to work with you or your child care team. Call to find out more about our programs and apply.
Does 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 and center 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 in the context of attachment. Neuroscience has also shed light on 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 very 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 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 and child development. 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 especially in daycare settings. this study found play therapy helpful in kids experiencing and internalizing behavior problems. Child’s play is utilized in therapy and proven to be the most effective in kids with behavioral issues and guides them towards success. This of course is why we see the importance of incorporating child’s play in a classroom preschool setting and development center.
Kiddos learn to interact with the world through play. Play is the child’s language and the toys are their words according to Landreth. When 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 seen and heard. Kiddos feel cared for and feel allowed to explore their unique individual personalities. They can develop a center of self and a sense of others which is the cornerstone of empathy. Safety is created through reflections of behaviors and emotions and through the needs through play and it is important to set limits as necessary.
Children 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 kids 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 growth hinges upon our ability to connect not only with ourselves but others. Our ability to maintain connection 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 many years to come.
Our kids meet developmental milestones and transcends into adulthood when supported in play. Research on early childhood demonstrates the critical need for them to have healthy attachments. Healthy attachments facilitate play and healthy social interactions. They also facilitate emotional and cognitive growth as well. Kids and their families are supported during this critical time of growth 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 in Redlands! Or you can navigate straight over to our contact 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 pre-k schools. They meet and exceed state licensing requirements and have been selected for their ability to guide your kiddo through the education process. They guide them in the most loving and caring way possible. 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 class! You are also welcome to give us a call by visiting our contact page where you can learn where we are located and if we are near your homes. We are happy to meet you and talk more about our school!
The following section tells a bit of information about enrolling into Barton Playschool center Redlands. If you still have questions please feel free to give our center a call after reviewing our information. We are located in a private area and are open Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 2pm. Our school Redlands number is 909 335-3191. If you would rather send us an email you can navigate over to contact-us 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
Kindergarten half day program:
8:00am -12:00pm
Extended Hours Opens:
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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