Programming

Each program operates with a daily schedule that provides outside time, art, sensory activities, freeplay, circle time (music, stories/felt stories, songs), science and nature in addition to all of the essential basic needs of the children.

Infant Program

Island Kids Academy’s infant program is for children from approximately 8-9 months old to approximately 18 months old.  The infant program is flexible to children’s individual needs, as lots of children are on their own schedule in the first year of their lives.  We follow their lead; if they are tired they sleep, hungry they eat, if they want to play, they can play.  Outside play, sensory, free play and art and our Virtues Program is also incorporated. 

Toddler Program

The toddler program is for children from approximately 18 months to 3 years of age.  Toddlers might get a bad rap, but in reality children are testing their boundaries and what they are able to do on their own.  The toddler program has a structured routine, with an environment set up for successful independence and the ability to allow for moments of self reflection.  The Virtues Program provides many lessons for toddlers, and is incorporated in their daily routines. 

Preschool Program

The preschool-aged child care program is for children aged 3 to 5 years. A day in the life of one of our pre-schoolers includes: dramatic play, art, sensory experiments, cooking and nutrition, circle time for story reading and dancing.  We also head into the community to enjoy the beach as well as swimming lessons, fire hall visits and more.  It’s our hope that your child will leave either exhausted from all the fun or not wanting to go home at all!