Preschool

At Jackson Child Care, we follow the Fairfax County Public School Calendar. A consistent daily schedule is a cornerstone of our effective early childhood preschool program. By age-appropriate best practices, our daily schedule is filled with intentionally designed, joyful learning experiences. These guided creative activities, called ‘guided play experiences, integrate across learning domains.’ These experiences provide a balanced blend of play and learning.

Our curriculum integration is a critical feature that enables our preschool teachers to identify connections among learning domains, providing a relevant context for children’s engagement in learning. We foster a love for learning through guided play experiences, multisensory hands-on activities, and recreational and educational field trips. Importantly, our approach aligns with the developmental benchmarks required by Virginia’s Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS), Birth-Five Learning Guidelines.

These comprehensive standards for early learning provide a measurable range of skills and knowledge essential for a successful transition into kindergarten, giving parents peace of mind about the quality of education their children will receive.

Our preschool curriculum is designed to provide a holistic learning experience. We understand young children learn experientially through play, exploration, and discovery. Our curriculum emphasizes various indoor and outdoor activities, field trips, and enrichment programs such as music, art, and physical education. Children engage in hands-on learning daily with carefully designed, age-appropriate lessons that align with Virginia’s Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS).