Preschool Program
Ages 3–5
Small Characters, Big Dreams!
We provide a quality early childhood experience to children who dream big and want to show their unique character.
What We Believe:
At Small Characters Preschool, we believe in the power of play. Our purpose is to provide an exceptional early childhood education for young children ages 3-5 and to set their foundation for being life-long learners.
Learning Centers:
Our classroom consists of 7 different learning centers where the children spend lots of time throughout the day. They can build towers in blocks, create amazing works of art or learn about worms while interacting with the worm farm in our science center. All of this is done while playing with their friends and learning how to navigate social situations in a safe and nurturing environment.
Play-Based Learning:
At Small Characters, children are encouraged to explore and grow at their own pace. We provide developmentally appropriate learning centers full of inviting themes, activities, toys and tools. Our dedicated teachers facilitate opportunities for the children to interact with their world. They do this while playing with their peers. They also learn important communication and problem-solving skills.
Preschool Programs:
Preschool:
The preschool program is for 3-5 year olds. It is a full day program available from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. We currently have space available.
Universal Preschool Program:
This program is a part of our preschool program and is for 4-year-olds. It is free for 15 hours a week and is for the academic school year only. We are currently enrolling for Fall of 2025 and we have space available.
Preschool Summer Adventure Camp:
This a fun and action-packed 12 weeks of summer preschool camp! The children go swimming, enjoy weekly park days, loads of STEM activities and weekly field trips. We are currently enrolling for this program.
Proud Providers of the UPK Program!
We are excited to be a proud Universal Preschool Program provider for the Lakewood area. This is a program for preschoolers who will turn 4 years old prior to October 1, 2025. We have spaces available. Register today!
Meet Our Staff:
The Early Childhood Team- At Small Characters we are very fortunate to have a warm and nurturing staff. Our team consists of our teachers- Lisa Stavig, Elise Caucutt and Jenn Moss who all hold an early childhood teaching credential. Our director, Jennifer MIller, leads the team in creating an amazing enviroment in which students are encouraged to grow and explore their world. All our teachers have extensive training in play based early childhood education, kindergarten readiness, social emotional learning techniques, trauma-informed practices and more. We are passionate about providing a safe, warm and fun place for our students to learn and grow at their own pace.
