Our Morning Preschool is only available at our McMinnville location. All of our other centers offer full day programs that also include a preschool program.
Hours are from 8am to 12pm M-F. We offer two and three day a week options.
Little Bird Childcare is a Reggio Emilia inspired preschool with a rich engaging educational experience that values each child’s unique perspective and abilities. Our program is wonder-led, enriching and uses a curiosity approach.
Our Reggio inspired school has a curiosity play-based is a learning environment that emphasizes hands-on exploration, discovery, and child-led learning through play.
Our experienced, passionate and dedicated staff work hard to create a safe, fun, caring and stimulating environment for your child when in our care and welcome children from the age of 3 years.
The curriculum is driven by the interests and curiosity of the children. Teachers observe and listen to the children to identify their interests and then create learning opportunities based on those interests.
Play is seen as a critical vehicle for learning in a curiosity play-based preschool. Children engage in open-ended play activities that allow for creativity, problem-solving, and exploration. Play is considered the primary way children learn and make sense of the world around them.
Children are encouraged to ask questions, investigate, and explore topics that interest them. Teachers support children in finding answers to their questions through hands-on experiences, experiments, and research.
Teacher as Facilitator: Teachers in a curiosity play-based preschool act as facilitators and guides rather than traditional instructors. They observe children's play, ask open-ended questions, and provide support and resources to help children explore their interests further.
The preschool environment is carefully designed to stimulate curiosity and promote exploration. It includes a variety of materials, tools, and resources that encourage children to engage in imaginative play and hands-on learning experiences.
In addition to academic learning, a curiosity play-based preschool places a strong emphasis on social-emotional development. Children learn important skills such as cooperation, communication, empathy, and problem-solving through their interactions with peers and teachers.