The main goal of the Threes Program is to encourage a sense of independence and a love for school through hands-on experiences.  Activities are designed to promote the child’s ability to problem-solve, self-regulate and negotiate as he/she explores and interacts with friends in the classroom. Each center-based classroom encourages active exploration of cognitive concepts that include math and science skills as well as language-based activities. A print-rich environment promotes and encourages the ability to understand print concepts and letter recognition.

Children need to be three by December 31st for the school year they are enrolling for.

Children who will turn four between June and December typically transition into the Fours Class the following year and children who turn four between January and May will transition into the Pre-K Class.

We offer three scheduling options that you can choose from:

3 Days a Week (2 options available)
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday – 8:45am – 11:45am
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday – 8:45 – 11:45am

4 Days a Week
Monday – Thursday – 8:45am – 11:45am

5 Days a Week
Monday – Friday – 8:45am – 11:45am

2-Day Threes

The 2-Day Threes is for children who will turn three between June and December.

The class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

There is a 1:4 teacher/student ratio.

3-Day Threes

The 3-Day Threes is for children who will turn three between January and May.

The class meets on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

There is a 1:5 teacher/student ratio.

*Currently offering flexible scheduling for the 2-Day Threes and 3-Day Threes, to potentially extend your child’s school week. Please contact us to learn more.

Morning Schedule | Monday – Friday

8:45 – 9:20        Drop off and outside play
9:20 – 9:30        Transition inside
9:30 – 9:45        Morning Meeting
9:45 – 11:00      Discovery Time & Snack
11:00 – 11:10    Clean-up time
11:10 – 11:20    Wrap up meeting
11:20 – 11:30    Transition outside
11:30 – 11:45    Outside play and dismissal

Additional classroom activities throughout the year include classroom yoga, weekly Spanish lessons, and bi-monthly music with Kwame, an African drummer.

Lunch Bunch

Lunch Bunch offers an opportunity to extend your child’s day Monday through Thursday from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. There is also an option to pick up your child at 1:30 p.m.

Extend My Week
(2-Day Threes)

Extend your child’s week to include Fridays from 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. A specific topic is emphasized on this day.

Spring Into Summer

Spring into Summer is a 3-week program that is designed to extend your child’s school year. The program runs at the end of the regular school year, Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. This program is open to children who are currently enrolled at NCCP.