First Step Preschool is licensed by the State of Minnesota. Our program serves children who are least 33 months old but who have not yet attended kindergarten. Each classroom has a teacher and an assistant. Our preschool provides a rich and loving environment for children.

Preschool Classroom Goals

      Recognize Colors & Shapes

     Count to 30/50

     Recognize Numbers 1-10/20

     Say Alphabet

     Recognize Letters of the Alphabet / Sounds

     Recognize Names

     Print Name - proper use of upper and lowercase letters

     Understand Basic Concepts - over/under, big/small

     Encourage Social and Emotional Growth

          *Take turns    *Listening     *Hygiene     *Sharing     *Follow 3 step directions

     Develop Large and Small Motor Skills

 Preschool Daily Schedule 

  Arrival/Greeting

  Creative Playtime

   Writing

  Art

  Clean-up

  Get Together Time

  Music

  Bathroom Break

  Snack

  Story time

  Sharing and/or Small Group Work Time and/or Outside Activities and/or Large Group Games

  Dismissal

Childcare Classroom Goals

     *Provide activities to reinforce the preschool curriculum

     *Provie one on one help to children struggling in any given

          academic, fine moter or social development area.

     *Create a comfortable relaxed environment

     *Encourage children to become self sufficient in self-help skills