Four Year Old Class - Wilde Lake Children's Nursery

Class Overview

Fours Class
Our four-year-old program prepares your child to get a head start to kindergarten by gaining STEM knowledge and allowing each child to learn at their own pace:
- Child-directed activities
- Teacher-guided activities
- More sophisticated concepts
- STEM concepts through play
- Age:
  Must be 4 by September 1st
- Days:
  Monday-Friday
- Time:
  12:30 - 3:00 pm
- Class Size:
  16 Children
- Adults in Classroom:
  Teacher, Assistant Teacher, Co-op Parent
- Cost:
  (Tuition rates are reviewed annually and are subject to change.)
  $289 / month

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Class Objectives
In Fours class, children are encouraged to explore their world using play-based activities. Children are given opportunities to work in the areas of science, engineering, technology, and math, expanding their understanding of the world around them. Focus is also given to STEM-based literature, experimentation, and hands-on learning. Some areas of study include the seasons, animals and their habitats, graphing, liquids and solids, space, engineering, and much more! Children are encouraged to ask questions and explore all areas of study in STEM!

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Teachers

- Irelynn Dunn
  Lead Teacher/Director
  Irelynn Dunn
  Lead Teacher/Director
  Irelynn is graduating from UMBC this fall with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a certificate in Early Childhood Education. She earned her 90 hour Preschool Child Care Certificate in 2019 and will be licensed to teach pre-K through 3rd grade this fall. Over the past four years, Ms. Irelynn has been involved in early childhood education through teaching, mentoring, and working with young children. Mentoring is a huge part of her identity! In addition to teaching, Ms. Irelynn enjoys coaching youth volleyball. She is looking forward to her first year as Lead Teacher/Director at WLCN!
- Tamara Heffner
  Assistant Teacher
  Tamara Heffner
  Assistant Teacher
  Tammie joined WLCN in the fall of 2015. Her son attended WLCN in the 4-year old class, so she is very familiar with the co-op environment. Miss Tammie has four years of experience working with special needs children at a daycare center in Virginia. She has actively volunteered at her children’s schools, and she worked as a substitute teacher for her daughter’s elementary school in Texas. Miss Tammie has a certificate in Surgical Technology from Northern Virginia Community College.

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