Four Year Old Class

  • 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:
      Tuesday   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.)
      $269 / month

  • 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!

  • Teachers

    • Jessica Petree
      Director and Teacher

      Jessica Petree

      Director and Teacher

      Jessica joined the school in September 2016.  She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education with a 7-9 extension in English, as well as a Master’s Degree in Liberal Studies.  She has held a Maryland Teaching Certificate in grades K-12, and has 10 years of experience teaching and coaching children of varying grade levels in Harford and Baltimore Counties, as well as in a private school in Baltimore City. Most recently, she has enjoyed coaching her twins’ tee ball and soccer teams, as well as leading her oldest son’s den for Cub Scouts.

    • Wendy Greenfield
      Assistant Teacher

      Wendy Greenfield

      Assistant Teacher

      Wendy Greenfield has been involved in early childhood education for more than 16 years in Howard Co., both in the private and co-op settings. She is a wife, a mother to 5 kids and a Girl Scout leader. Her passions involve teaching, reading, animals, gardening and cooking.

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