Early Years Program

Dear Early Years Parents,

CRIA is proud to offer a specifically designed Early Years Program that utilizes the best researched-based practices. The program is guided by internationally recognized organizations such as the National Association for the Education of Young Children and is in line with recognized standards of both international and American schools worldwide.

Our early years’ children are immersed in a dual language environment where all of the teachers give instruction and feedback in both English and Spanish.

The Early Years Program at CRIA supports children in developmentally appropriate groups:

Pre-K 1

• 3 years old by September 15.
• The Pre-K 1 & 2 programs are a multi-age classroom.

Pre-K 2

•  4 years old by September 15

Kindergarten

•  5 years old by September 15

All students joining the PreK1 and PreK2 and KG programs must be toilet trained before entrance to the program (no diapers).

Young children learn best through direct sensory encounters with the world, rather than through abstract and formal academic procedures. The program is supported by qualified, committed adults who guide young children in their acquisition of knowledge and their development of content, skills, and attitudes.

Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K 1 & 2)

The Pre-K child’s world is rapidly expanding. While the children are very much focused on themselves and their families, they also are excited to learn about the world around them. Children at this age are developing both their independence and social skills. Children in Pre-K have a lot of energy and curiosity and our Pre-K classrooms offer innovative and hands-on experiences to support their enthusiasm for learning. Play continues to be the vehicle through which children learn in Pre-K. Language, emergent literacy, math, collaboration, and cooperation continue to help the children build the strong foundational skills to succeed in school and life.

Students enjoy specialist classes in art, music, physical education, and library.

Kindergarten (KG)

The KG child learns new concepts through experimentation and discovery. Children solve problems and make predictions by observing objects and people in the world around them and by making connections to what they already know. Children at this age are able to think in more complex ways.

KG is both thematic and interdisciplinary. We incorporate social studies, art, mathematics, and science into all aspects of the curriculum. We study thematic units based on the interests of the children in the classroom. Units might include life cycles, teamwork, and other topics in science and/or mathematics.

Students enjoy specialist classes in art, music, physical education, and library.

We sincerely hope your children find our Early Years Progam a developmentally stimulating, fun, and safe school environment!