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About Le Parc Place Preschool and Enrichment Center in Maplewood, NJ
In 2014, Le Parc Preschool was created initially through the teaching and philosophy of Jean Alexander. Though retired for over two decades Mrs. Alexander used a very successful form of integrated teaching that was affectionately coined "The Miko Method" for preschoolers. Le Parc Place is an integrated Preschool and indoor enrichment center for children. At Le Parc we want every young person and their family to be a part of the Le Parc experience. Appreciation for all of life’s experiences are encompassed into our philosophy and our approach to early childhood development. We enjoy creating innovative and unique ways for young ones to grow both academically, socially and artistically. The MIKO (Mastery, Independence, Knowledge and Optimism) Method's primary focus is identifying and expanding a child’s individual strengths within a stimulating, nurturing and relaxed learning environment. Children grow and learn through socialization, recognition, investigation, retention, repetition and creative process, which we encourage through ongoing exploration and exposure.
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Programs at Le Parc Place Preschool and Enrichment Center in Maplewood, NJ
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Pre-Schoolers (2.5 years)
Children during this stage are transitioning from infancy to mobility. By introducing literacy and music, children begin to recognize alphabets, numbers, and various nouns through visuals and play. Throughout this age group, the children are learning by participating in various activities such as, puzzles, finger painting, building with blocks, and circle time (shared group activities). Children at this stage are also learning to respond to simple directions and socializing with peers through guidance. With consistent and vibrant learning, children develop self-help, characteristics and explore interests.
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Pre-Schoolers (3-4 years)
Preschoolers are eager to learn and are extremely curious about the world and their environment. At Le Parc Place, children are integrated in mixed age groups , which help develop new ways of learning and communicating. Throughout this stage, children are learning routines, following instructions, and actively learn. Preschoolers are introduced to Emergent Literature, Math(counting), Exploration Science through sensory play, Community based learning, and Reggio Emilia Approach learning strategy. In Preschool, children are also beginning to practice fine motor skills through manipulative play for hand-writing, and gross motor skills through various indoors and outdoors activities..
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Pre-Kindergarteners (4-5 years)
At this stage, children are engaged in 50% academic based activities that prepare children for Kindergarten. Children are introduced to Reading and Writing Literacy, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies (community based learning). Pre-kindergarteners are engaged in pre-reading cognition (phonics awareness), advanced vocabulary development via print enriched settings. Our graduating students participate in numerous instructed activities and experiments via S.T.E.A.M curriculum., expressive art (Reggio Emilia Approach), and critical thinking. In addition, our Pre-Kindergarteners develop creative/expressive art skills through dramatic play, daily peer interactions., and story telling.
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195 Maplewood Avenue, Maplewood, NJ, 07040