Pre- Nursery/ Toddler
Age group: 2 – 3 Years
Duration : 2 hrs per day
In the toddler years, children begin to experiment on a more advanced level than at the infant stage. Their range of motor skills increases, and they begin to progress to a higher cognitive level. Toddlers learn with their entire bodies- they move about constantly, touching everything, experiencing all things, and solving problems on a physical level. Their language skills, in this period of time, are rapidly developing. The “job” of a toddler is to develop his/her self-help skills while pushing for separateness and independence. As a result, toddlers are constantly testing limits.
Key Areas in Curriculum
- Learning by exploration
- Building communication skills
- Encouraging positive peer interaction
- Opportunities for fine and gross motor development
- Promoting cognitive development
Activities Involved
- Sensory Time
- Story Time
- Water Play
- Sand Play
- Creative Time
- Library Time
- Celebration of festivals and special days
- Field Trips
- Puppet shows and skits
- Free Play with Technology Corner
- Messy play
- Dough play
- Activities based on developing fine motor skills
Nursery
Age group: 3 – 4 Years
Duration : 3 hrs per day
Our nursery program provides a rich classroom environment where children are encouraged to explore and are challenged to learn. The children will make new friends and develop self-confidence as they strengthen their cognitive skills. Observe your child demonstrate new learning and thrive in our stimulating classroom environment- while having fun!
Key Areas in Curriculum
- Enhancing communication skills
- Expression through art and drama
- Theme based Concept Time
- Numeracy and Literacy Skill Development
- Opportunities for fine and gross motor development
- Promoting cognitive development
Activities Involved
- Sensory Time
- Story Time
- Water Play
- Sand Play
- Creative Time
- Library Time
- Celebration of festivals and special days
- Field Trips
- Puppet shows and skits
- Free Play with Technology Corner
Lower Kindergarten (LKG)
Age group: 4 – 5 Years
Duration : 3 hrs per day
Lower Kindergarten or LKG is a critical time for children, as it is here that they begin an adventure of a lifetime of learning. Every day, your child is learning and experiencing more, which is why our program is designed to constantly challenge.
Our caring, experienced teachers are dedicated to providing a rich and nurturing environment that will prepare the child for Kindergarten. We promote independence in an organised atmosphere, as it is increasingly important for children to be their own thinkers. We also teach children to work well within a group, through listening, sharing and cooperation.
Key Areas in LKG Curriculum
- Personal Social and Emotional Development
- Cognitive development
- Theme based Concept Time
- Mathematics readiness
- Language and Phonics
- Inculcating Life-long learning skills
- Opportunities for development of aesthetic sense
Activities Involved
- Sensory Time
- Story Time
- Water Play
- Sand Play
- Science Time
- Creative Time
- Library Time
- Celebration of festivals and special days
- Field trips
- Puppet shows and skits
- Public speaking
- Free play with Technology Corner
Upper Kindergarten (UKG)
Age group: 5 – 6 Years
Duration : 3 hrs per day
At our centres, children are in a secure environment they know and love, which makes learning more effective and fun. Our programs are comprehensive, skill-based and are designed to start your child off right, and you will witness immediate success.
Our activities are tailored to meet your child’s individual needs, and our teachers provide opportunities to explore, question, communicate and create in a joyous and supportive atmosphere. Our UKG curriculum meets and even exceeds state and national content standards for the first-grade, making sure your child is prepared to excel at the next level. Our focus is on effective verbal communication of the child.
Key Areas in UKG Curriculum
- Personal Social and Emotional Development
- Cognitive development
- Theme based Concept Time
- Mathematics readiness
- Language and Phonics
- Inculcating Life-long learning skills
- Opportunities for development of aesthetic sense
- Ability to communicate confidently.
Activities Involved
- Sensory Time
- Story Time
- Water Play
- Sand Play
- Science Time
- Creative Time
- Library Time
- Celebration of festivals and special days
- Field trips
- Puppet shows and skits
- Public speaking
- Free play with Technology Corner
Child Care Centre (Day Care)
Age group: 1.8 – 8 Years
Duration : 9am – 6pm
St. Ann’s Child Care Centre is a home away from home where a child is engaged meaningfully, developing skills with joy, while enhancing different abilities in children.
The center's aesthetically designed environment replicates the warmth, comfort and security of home. Child-friendly equipment, safety gates, regular fire drills, security personnel and CCTV surveillance enhance overall safety. A walk inside the school reveals an infant and toddler room, replete with crib cots and foam padded flooring, to avoid any accidents. Special learning corners, a mirrored pyramid and light tables add a sense of wonder to a rich and stimulating environment. A play house, a puppet stand, a small library, age appropriate toys are also at hand. Well-trained child care supervisors, ensure that each child’s needs are well attended to. Health takes precedence, with weekly sanitization of sleeping areas, toys and regularly handled equipment.
Unique Programs
1. Early Moms And Tots
The purpose of this program is to provide parents and their toddlers a twice weekly opportunity to come together for friendship, learning and fun. The adults participate along with the children and are responsible for their care and safety.
The group is for toddlers aged 1.5 yrs to 2 yrs who are accompanied by parents or grandparents. The group meets twice weekly for one hour lessons over 14 weeks, for a total of 28 sessions.
2. Thematic Summer Camps
St. Ann’s is unique in its offering of thematic summer camps, ranging from themes like Dinosaurs and Trees, for age groups 2 to 8 years old. Some themes are expanded to cater to higher age groups (till 10 years of age).