6 weeks – 12 months

• Building of self-esteem through nurturing personal care

• Interaction with groups to spark curiosity and socialization

• Focus on cognitive and motor skills through playtime and activities

• Development through age-appropriate materials and toys

• Regular communication between teachers and parents to keep you informed about your child’s day

12- 18 months

• Building of self-esteem through nurturing personal care

• Interaction with groups to spark curiosity and socialization

• Focus on cognitive and motor skills through playtime and activities

• Development through age-appropriate materials and toys

• Regular communication between teachers and parents to keep you informed about your child’s day

18 – 24 months

• Daily whole group instruction promotes social skill development

• Balance of nurturing, playtime and learning throughout the day

• Monthly thematic units that provide a variety of daily activities and experiences

• Development of confidence, self-esteem and a love of learning

• Learning areas focused on dramatic play, creative arts, language and sensory exploration

• Regular communication between teachers and parents to keep you informed about your child’s day

24 – 36 months

• Daily whole group instruction promotes social skill development

• Balance of nurturing, playtime and learning throughout the day

• Monthly thematic units that provide a variety of daily activities and experiences

• Development of confidence, self-esteem and a love of learning

• Learning areas focused on dramatic play, creative arts, language and sensory exploration

• Regular communication between teachers and parents to keep you informed about your child’s day

3 – 4 years old

• Daily small-group instruction which promotes skill development

• The perfect balance of nurturing, learning and playtime

• An environment focused on the development of the whole child

• A variety of activities that support learning concepts for this age group

• Encouragement and support that lead to confidence, self-esteem and a love of learning

• Regular communication between teachers and parents to keep you informed about your child’s day

4 – 5 years old

• Daily small-group instruction which promotes skill development

• The perfect balance of nurturing, learning and playtime

• An environment focused on the development of the whole child

• A variety of activities that support learning concepts for this age group

• Encouragement and support that lead to confidence, self-esteem and a love of learning

• Regular communication between teachers and parents to keep you informed about your child’s day

Marks of Excellence has been sub-contracted since 1998 to run and operate the Copiague Public School Districts Pre-K program. It is a free NY State Granted program to all Copiague School District residents. Children must be 4 years of age or turning four before December 1st of the same school year. For more information please call (631) 842-4015 x 510.

• Daily small-group instruction which promotes skill development

• The perfect balance of nurturing, learning and playtime

• An environment focused on the development of the whole child

• A variety of activities that support learning concepts for this age group

• Encouragement and support that lead to confidence, self-esteem and a love of learning

• Regular communication between teachers and parents to keep you informed about your child’s day

• Assistance with homework challenges

• Summer Enrichment Programs

• Outdoor Physical Activities to promote wellness

• Social interaction with other children