Programs
Infant-Toddler Program
Transitional Program
Preschool
Kindergarten
Poly Trekkers
Infant-Toddler Program
Ratio of 1:3; one adult to every three children
There are two classrooms under this program: Room 1 is an infant room, and Room 2/3 is a toddler room. A child goes through rapid changes during the first three years of life and the program is designed to accommodate these changes in development. All areas of development - physical, emotional, social and cognitive are interactive. Our program has an array of stimulating activities and materials balanced by a daily routine that provides security and predictability.
Our program encourages parent involvement. Parents are welcome to spend time in the classroom; especially those parents who wish to come during the day to breastfeed their infants. We would just ask that you be aware of the small space and respect the need for children to be able to move freely around the room.
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Transitional Program
Ratio of 1:4; one adult to every four children
This unique class for children two to three years of age provides transition time from toddler-hood to preschool. Rooms 4 and 5 may be considered transition rooms depending on enrollment.
In the transition class, we help children learn how to deal with their newfound desire for control and power through activities, as well as peer and adult interactions. Children are encouraged to initiate their own activities, while adults help by giving appropriate choices and by setting appropriate limits. At this age, children vacillate between wanting to do it all and wanting to be cared for like an infant. Keeping this in mind, the teachers' approach is to model behavior and language for the children to use with each other.
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Preschool
Ratio of 1:5 to 1:8; ratio varies depending on age of group
A child moves to the preschool program once a measure of self-direction, assertiveness and self-sufficiency has been achieved. Our preschool environment focuses on choice, negotiation and socialization. The main goal of daily interactions is to develop social competence in each child.
The curriculum and classroom environment revolve around children's interests. Teachers introduce new ideas and concepts that allow children time to explore, and experiment in their own way at their own pace. Preschool offers a wealth of experiences that help develop skills needed throughout life.
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Kindergarten
Following the developmental approach, our kindergarten continues to focus on the development of the whole child. Our classroom provides opportunities to explore learning areas such as art, science, blocks, literacy, mathematics, fine motor manipulation, gross motor skills, etc. In these areas, children have opportunities to make choices and initiate their own ideas, either alone or cooperatively. Our program is designed to allow time for exploring, experimenting and discovering spontaneously. The teachers facilitate learning experiences by answering questions and encouraging the child's natural curiosity to stimulate their thinking and seeking. They hope to encourage a positive approach to life-long learning in each child by fostering individual direction, self-confidence and an intrinsic sense of wonder of the world.
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Poly Trekkers
The ASI Children's Programs offers a summer program for school age children, called Poly Trekkers. Trekkers, as the name implies, are a very active group of children. Each summer the coordinating staff provides a program rich in activities, while focusing on the children's needs to relax and "hang out" with their friends. Staff provides opportunities for crafts, field trips, sports activities and a good deal of fun, while taking full advantage of experiences offered on the Cal Poly campus. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for 10 weeks of the summer.
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