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Programs

Nurturing, Warm, Inviting Classrooms

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Programs

Highly Qualified Teachers

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Programs

Safe and Stimulating Environment

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Programs

Spacious Outdoor Play and Learning Spaces

At The Devine Schools, we offer several programs designed to encourage all children to discover, grow, and explore while laying the foundation for a lifetime of learning.

Our primary focus is meeting each child’s individual needs and fostering their growth. Children are placed in a classroom that best meets their needs and encourages them to develop at their own pace. This establishes self-confidence and healthy growth, which results in a strong, positive self-image. 

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Infants

Discovery (6 weeks to 12 months)

We celebrate the uniqueness of every baby. To do so, we partner with you to understand your baby’s needs. We provided daily logs of feedings, changings, and updates to keep you informed on all the things—big and little—that are taking place every day for your precious little one.

Babies in the Discovery Classrooms will:

  • Have individual schedules to meet their needs
  • Take part in activities that encourage and develop fine- and gross motor skills

To help lift ease the workload for families, we’re partnering with the Cuties Care program to provide diapers and wipes for babies and toddlers while they attend our school. For $10 a week, Cuties Care covers the cost of diapers and wipes. We know parents have a million things to manage—we’re happy to cross diapers off the list.

Learn more about our Infant Discovery Program (PDF) »


Toddlers

Investigators (12 months to 24 months)

Your toddler is meant to explore, take apart, put together, and question practically everything. Children in our Investigators classrooms learn through developmentally appropriate play in an environment where they can thrive.

Toddlers in the Investigators Classroom will:

  • Exercise their natural curiosity while being exposed to hands-on activities
  • Be encouraged to interact with peers to start building social skills

To help lift ease the workload for families, we’re partnering with the Cuties Care program to provide diapers and wipes for babies and toddlers while they attend our school. For $10 a week, Cuties Care covers the cost of diapers and wipes. We know parents have a million things to manage—we’re happy to cross diapers off the list.

Learn more about our Toddler Investigators Program (PDF) »


Older Toddlers

Young Detectives (24 months to 3 years)

Older toddlers are still on a journey of independence and learning about the world. In our Young Detectives Classroom, children fill their days with a mix of educational activities and peer interaction.

Older toddlers in the Young Detectives Classroom will:

  • Exhibit more independence by completing selfcare routines on their own (blowing nose, putting on coat and shoes, feeding themselves, etc.)
  • Continue to work on communication skills, increasing vocabulary and using words to express themselves

To help lift ease the workload for families, we’re partnering with the Cuties Care program to provide diapers and wipes for babies and toddlers while they attend our school. For $10 a week, Cuties Care covers the cost of diapers and wipes. We know parents have a million things to manage—we’re happy to cross diapers off the list.

Learn more about our Older Toddler Young Detectives Program (PDF) »


Preschool

Explorers (3 years old to 4 years old)

Ninety percent of a child’s brain is developed by age five! That’s why preschool—with critically important cognitive, physical, and socio-emotional stimulation—impacts a child’s development long-term. Preschool helps produce:

  • Higher high school graduation rates
  • Reduced instances of crime or teen pregnancy
  • Greater socialization and earning potential throughout their lives

Preschool-age children in the Explorers Classroom understand the idea of rules and they’re learning to play with their peers. Our Explorers Classroom curriculum help children delve into different topics through age-appropriate and engaging activities and helps build the foundation for Kindergarten readiness.

Preschoolers in the Explorers Classroom will:

  • Experience hands-on learning daily through a wide range of activities
  • Develop fine motor skills that will help with writing and practice gross motor skills outdoors to gain better control over larger muscles

Learn more about our Preschool Explorers Program (PDF) »


Pre-Kindergarten

Pathfinders (4 years old to 5 years old)

Children in the Pathfinders Classroom will be asked to complete more concrete tasks to ensure they’re prepared for the next step in their education. Our goal is to ensure your child has mastered all the necessary skills to enter Kindergarten by providing individual planning, challenging your child, and considering their progress.

Pre-K children in the Pathfinders Classroom will:

  • Strengthen math, science, writing, reading, arts, and physical skills through differentiation and small group activities
  • Work on mastering key Kindergarten-required skills

Learn more about our Pre-K Pathfinders Program (PDF) »


Kindergarten

Inspectors (5 years old)

We work closely with the education department and school district to ensure your Kindergartner is prepared for the next step in their education upon graduation. We work with each child individually, differentiating lessons and equipping young learners with the tools necessary to master the basics before flying up a level!

Kindergartners in the Inspectors Classroom will:

  • Complete activities designed to meet common core standards
  • Work on fundamental skills like letter sounds/blends, sight words, early readers, and more

School-Age

Voyagers (5 years old to 12 years old)

The Voyagers Classroom is designed to meet the unique needs of school-aged children. Most activities are child-led, which means students focus on their interests and move easily between activities. The children in this classroom get a balance of flexibility and structure—they have the time and space for schoolwork and fun with games, activities, and outside time.

School-age children in the Voyagers Classroom will:

  • Do homework in a quiet area and be provided help as needed
  • Enjoy learning stations for STEM, sensory explorations, and building challenges
  • Join in organized outdoor activities (kickball, soccer, tag-related games) plus reading and arts and crafts.

Learn more about our School-Age Voyagers Program (PDF) »


Summer Camp

Voyagers (5 years old to 12 years old)

Voyagers Summer Camp is all about exploring the world around us and learning about people, places, and things that many of us have only seen on TV or in books.

Voyagers (campers) have the flexibility to select from a variety of exciting topics that will take them on incredible journeys to far-off destinations where they will learn about people such as Louis Armstrong, places like the Great Wall of China, and things such as the Eiffel Tower!


Enrichment Programs

Art is an important component in a child’s development as it serves as a great tool for children to express their own feelings and ideas. The Devine School’s Art Enrichment program is designed to develop children’s self-expression, emotional skills, communication skills and creativity while having fun doing different art activities. Children will develop a sense of pride and self-confidence while having fun with the different art lesson.

Music is a universal language that speaks to all humans. Children are especially sensitive to music and are able to absorb it very quickly. Through its rhythm, beat, tones, accompanying words and use of different instruments, music catches the senses and reinforces learning. Our Music Enrichment classes allow children to travel through different countries, eras and cultures to learn about the music from all parts of the world. Through repeated exposure to lyrics, melodies and rhythms, students are able to enhance their long-term memorization abilities.

Healthy eating, regular exercise, rest and personal safety are all parts of a healthy lifestyle. The Devine School’s Physical Fitness Enrichment program is designed to cover all of these topics in a fun and entertaining way. The Physical Fitness Enrichment program follows the KID-FIT curriculum which is widely used by many early childhood programs throughout the country. The ultimate goal of the Physical Fitness Enrichment program is to introduce and emphasize the importance of good health and wellness habits. Through physical education children learn, in a fun way, how to take care of their bodies for a lifetime of good health.