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1.5 - 2.5 yrs
Adult participation requiredMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Sep 9, 2024 - Jun 20, 2025
9:30am - 10:45am EDT
Lara G.
10 students
Sibling Discount
Class Experience
PARENT-CHILD ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
In our Cooperative Preschool program, children between the ages of 18 months to 28 months of age get to participate in a 75-minute mini preschool program under the direction of our resident pediatric speech-language specialist and Assistant Program Director, Lara Goldstein, M.A. CCC-SLP.
Each week, we will study a theme paired with a letter sound. Children will learn to act out the letter sound with their bodies through play; a modified Sound in Motion approach to building early phonemic awareness skills. Students will also experience circle time, story time, collaborative play and learn the weekly theme through sensory activities and process art projects. The focus of the curriculum for this age group is to let kids lead and expose them to a variety of toys, activities and friendships!
Our Co-Op program is child-led, but generally follows our preschool’s schedule with a more flexible routine to allow the group to flow and decide what we are all interested in as a community. By allowing children to lead in this way, we encourage them to foster their own independence and engage in a wider range of experiences.
Class Requirements
- Children are expected to come in diapers and will have access to a diaper-changing station and time for changes by the caregiver/guardian that comes with the child.
- A snack and water bottle is required for each class.
- Adults and children should come in socks as the area for class is shoe-less.
What you'll learn
- Orientation through Morning Meeting (e.g., days of the week, weather, etc)
- Socialization
- Free Play
- Comprehension and Attention during Story Time
- Observational skills through sensory process/early STEM activities
- Exposure to a variety of toys
Sample Class Format
SCHEDULE
- 9:30am: Arrivals
- 9:40am: Circle Time
- 9:45am: Story Time
- 10:00am: Snack
- 10:20am: Sensory Process Art
- 10:40am: Movement Break in The Play Place gym
- 10:45am: Good-Bye Circle
Other Things To Know
A parent, caregiver or guardian is required to participate in each class.
You are eligible for make-ups within the month that you registered for pending availability. Make-up days cannot be rolled over to the following month. Up to three make-up days can be given within the same month.
What To Bring
- Nut-Free Snack (no candy, popcorn, chips, chocolate or nuts)
- Water bottle
- Socks
- Diapers and Wipes
Reviews for The Indy Lab
5.0 out of 5
Based on 18 provider ratings
Christy B.
Sep 14, 2024
Loved:
Engaging activities, emphasis on language and pre-literacy skills integrated into play, and parent training all seamlessly integrated
Cooperative Preschool in Elmsford, NY (Drop-Ins Only)
Location: The Indy Lab at Play Place | Instructor: Lara Goldstein
Laura M.
Mar 7, 2024
Loved:
I enjoyed how the class is lightly structured giving the littles a taste of a school routine. The sensory activities were great and the children seemed to have a good time getting messy in the water and sand! Kelly was super interactive with all the children on both an individual and class basis. My daughter felt comfortable the moment she came into the classroom and that was in part due to Kelly’s kind demeanor. The classroom was clean and tidy and every toy seemed to have a specific home.
Improvements:
I can’t think of anything that would need be improved upon at this time. We’ve only been in one class but will be back next week!
Cooperative Preschool at The Play Place in Wilton, CT (Members Only)
Location: The Play Place in Wilton, CT | Instructor: Claudia Teves, Frida Matute, Kelly Marshall
Cindy C.
May 25, 2022
Loved:
My daughter LOVES going to the class. She's leaving with valuable pre-reading skills and it's not a burden at all.
Playful Literacy (Pre-K Class)
Location: The Indy Lab at Play Place | Instructor: Frida Matute
Wolfson W.
May 6, 2022
Loved:
So many activities!!
Improvements:
Nothing!
Mother's Day Celebration
Location: The Indy Lab at Play Place | Instructor: Frida Matute
Jodi E.
Jun 17, 2021
Loved:
Everything!! She's great with all the kids. I can tell my daughter really enjoys it.
Summer Social (6 mos - 12 mos)
Location: The Indy Lab at Play Place | Instructor: Frida Matute, Lara Goldstein
The Indy Lab Location
The Indy Lab at Play Place
11 Clearbrook Rd, Suite 148 Elmsford, NY 10523 - Westchester
Meet your Instructor
Lara G.
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