"As a teacher, I love the "hands on" approach used at Imagination Station. The lesson plans are based on topics and activities that the children have shown an in. I once watched students work intensely on making traps to catch insects. Not only did I see a fun project, I also saw cooperation with classmates, development of cutting skills, problem solving and feelings of great pride when their work was complete. The teachers were alongside the students offering a helping hand, advice and encouragement as needed. It is refreshing to see a program that allows young children to explore, create and play freely."
Laura B: preschool/mixed age teacher of 7 years
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PROGRAMS
 Infants: 6 weeks to approximately 18 months
Our infant rooms are warm inviting places with music, stories, lots of floor space and a variety of materials that change as the developmental level of the children dictates. Our teachers use the Sign 2 Me method of sign language in all of our infant rooms. The 8 infants in each of these rooms are with in 4-5 month age range of each other allowing us to keep them together with two consistent teachers until they all are ready to transition to toddlers. This consistency build trust and independence, thus, allowing the children to grow and flourish in an educationally rich environment.
4:1 ratio
Toddlers: approximately 18 mos - 2 1/2 yrs
The toddler rooms are a busy place as the children are becoming even more independent. The toddlers days are a little more structured with the introduction of circle time, cooking projects, music, books, art and free exploration. Signing is continued in the toddler rooms with the addition of spanish at circle time. The children have come to this room as a group from the infant room allowing the children to continue creating strong bonds of friendship.
5:1 ratio
Mixed Age: 2 1/2 - 5 yrs
Our Mixed age rooms are a place of exploration, discovery and accomplishment for the children. The mixed age concept promotes a place where younger children are mentored by older children, siblings can spend their days together and the children stay with a primary teacher through the years. These classrooms offer a variety of learning opportunities that incorporate literacy/language, math, science, problem solving, pretend play, music, large and small motor activities through out the day. The daily schedule is organized to meet the needs of all the children and foster the love of learning.
8:1 ratio
 School Age Program
After school the children are picked up by the I.S. van to to have snack and take a moment to unwind and chat. They then have access to a quiet place for homework before they jump into an afternoon of games, art and outdoor time. Care is also offered on no-school days. 10:1 ratio
The Summer Program is a camp type scenario with a weekly theme. Activities during the week reflect upon the field trips taken allowing for continued learning. Chapter books, cooking projects, walking club and free time are all part of the day.
10:1 ratio (this fills fast, register early)
Education Station, A Preschool Program
Education Station has been a popular preschool program for numerous years. The program offer children meaningful experiences designed to allow them the to develop and be challenged at their own pace. Academics are covered through repetitive daily activities, real life experiences and a variety of literature based activities. Morning and afternoon classes meet two and three times weekly sept-may. High Fivers meets 5 afternoon a week sept-may. (preschool registration start jan of each year)
10:1 ratio M-W-F 8:1 ratio T-TH
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