Curriculum
Learn
We take a child-centered approach to learning. From infants to kindergarteners, we focus on building stable relationships between children and educators, all while nurturing your child’s unique style of learning. Our goal is to provide learning environments that encourage and enable children to do more Language Arts, Creative Expression, Science, Technology, Math, Social Studies, Literacy, Physical Education, and Music. We are a Keystone STAR 4 quality-rated provider guided by the principle that quality early learning programs are the foundation for children's success, and investment in the early care and education of Pennsylvania's children is an investment in the future.
Play
We know that children learn best through play. OCDS provides opportunities for outdoor activities, visiting local playgrounds and parks when weather permits. We also have indoor play areas with structures suitable for infant to school-age play used for our students to do more dramatic play, free play, and curriculum extensions.
Grow
We are proud to provide healthy and nutritious meals to children twelve months and older with menus designed by our onsite Food Service Manager, meeting the Child and Adult Food Program Federal Guidelines. Our program serves lunch and two snacks daily while maintaining a nut-free environment. We encourage parents to keep us updated regarding any allergies and special dietary concerns. In addition to our nutrition program, we offer enrichment activities that are taught by qualified instructors who are accredited in their respective field. These programs include Yoga, Art, Sign Language, Spanish, and Soccer Shots.
Enrichment Activities
By exposing the children to a variety of activities, we're able to foster creativity and self-confidence from within. Our enrichment activities give children an opportunity to express themselves in new and imaginative ways. While our enrichment activities vary from location to location and throughout the year, some of them include Language Arts, Yoga, Culinary Arts, Spanish, and Soccer Shots.
Before & After Care
Olde City Day School provides programs before and after school. We also provide care during holidays, emergency closings, and through the summer. Enrollment in these programs is limited. Priority is given to siblings of children who are currently or have previously attended our programs.
Our Classrooms
4:1 ratio
6 weeks-12 months
All locations have an open floor plan to allow infants to work on gross motor skills such as tummy time and crawling. Children in these rooms enjoy daily sensory activities and story time. We provide formula for our families upon request and have the ability to store breastmilk and other food from home.
5:1 ratio
12-18 months
Children in these rooms build upon the skills they learned in their previous class and begin participating in new, age-appropriate activities such as art, STEAM lab, and indoor recess. We provide lunch and snacks, and also have the ability to store food provided from home.
5:1 ratio
18-24 months
Children in these rooms build upon the skills they learned in their previous class and begin participating in new, age-appropriate activities such as cooking, early math concepts, and walking outdoors. We provide lunch and snacks, and also have the ability to store food provided from home.
6:1 ratio
24-36 months
Children in these rooms build upon the skills they learned in their previous class and begin participating in new, age-appropriate activities such as art history, social studies, and potty training. We provide lunch and snacks, and also have the ability to store food provided from home.
10:1 ratio
3-4 years
Children in these rooms build upon the skills they learned in their previous class and begin participating in new, age-appropriate activities such as reading, language arts, and field trips. We provide lunch and snacks, and also have the ability to store food provided from home.
10:1 ratio
4-5 years
Children in these rooms build upon the skills they learned in their previous class and begin participating in new, age-appropriate activities such as early Kindergarten concepts, science, and journaling. We provide lunch and snacks, and also have the ability to store food provided from home.
