Infant Daycare
12 Weeks - One Year & Walking
Children in our infant class are cared for lovingly by expert teachers, each according to his or her own individualized schedule. We ask parents to fill out an infant feeding plan to make sure each baby is nourished properly, according to parental instructions. Our low 4:1 ratio means that infants at SOWJS receive plenty of individualized attention!
Infancy is a Time of Discovery
Our youngest learners are born capable of so much - they communicate their needs and learn to trust the adults in their world through secure attachments when their needs are met. Infants are eager to explore their world and thrive on sensory input, positive interacations, and hands-on exploration of their world.
Flexible Schedule Options
After welcoming a new baby, not every family needs full time daycare right away. At SOWJS, families are able to choose the childcare schedule that works best for their situation, and enrolled families can even take advantage of additional "drop-in" care as needed! With just a short wait list in most of our classes, we invite you to schedule your personalized tour today!
Toddler Childcare & 2-3's Early Preschool
One+ and Walking!
When children show us that they are ready to move up from the infant classroom, our toddler classroom awaits! This allows for even more exploration and looks more like a traditional preschool classroom - complete with blocks, books, a train table, puzzles, manipulatives, a dramtic play area and accessible art materials!
Independence and Community
Toddlers and Young 2's need to be able to take risks and experiment to learn about their world and their place within it. We go outside as long as it is safe - rain or shine - to give children the opportunity to experience weather, change and to learn flexibility. Even in our toddler class, the teachers are careful observers and researchers and make curricular choices based on the children's interests.
Small Class Size
Toddler Childcare: Our Toddlers enjoy a 5:1 ratio and our 2's follow a 6:1 ratio, both with a maximum group size of 10 children. We always follow the ratio of the youngest child in the group - which means we are able to give your child the individualized attention s/he deserves (which is critical as children begin toilet-learning)!
Transitional K/Kindergarten
Transitional K
Give your child the gift of time! Because we know children develop along their own trajectories, some children benefit from an additional preschool year. This often enables them to be the oldest in their class as they enter elementary school. With this extra year of school, the children have the time and space they need to develop stronger emotional and social skills including impulse control, an increased attention span and better ability to regular themselves. Often, we find that children with summer birthdays benefit from this experience. At the end of this year, many children will complete another year of Kindergarten. However, because Kindergarten is not mandated in GA, if you find your newly turned 6 year old is ready, you can enroll him/her in first grade!
Kindergarten
We are licensed to provide a hands-on exploration based Kindergarten experience that focuses on children's ability to work together as part of community while also strengthening their independence and self-help skills. Of course, we are ready to scaffold children's learning in all areas of academics as they show readiness to prepare them for Elementary School. Our Kindergarten program is the perfect fit for the family who is interested in their 5 year old continuing to learn through play and inquiry instead of spending the day sitting at a desk and filling out worksheets as they prepare for Elementary School!