Programs & Schedules
3’s Program
Tuesdays and Thursdays (2 hours and 15 minutes) $139/month
Mornings: 9:15 - 11:30 am.
Afternoons: 12:15-2:30 pm.
Class Size: 12 - 21 (1:6-1:7 ratio) 2 teachers plus an assistant teacher
This entry-level program has an emphasis on SOCIALIZATION and emergent skills such as fine motor practice with scissors and project materials. A theme related project is available daily and planned with these skills in mind. Themes are an effective way to introduce and formalize beginning concepts. The themes we choose are relevant to the young child, literature based, and FUN.
Sign language is used to introduce the Letter of the Week. We offer a PLAY BASED curriculum in accordance with the recommendation of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Experts know that children learn through the playful interaction with objects and the people around them. “Constructive” play is a powerful learning tool and should not be undervalued.
Our developmentally appropriate program allows us to meet each child’s unique cognitive, social and emotional needs.
Our excellent ratios of 1:6 – 1:7 allows us to offer well-supervised social opportunities and gentle encouragement in a COMFORTING AND NURTURING environment. (State licensing allows a minimum of 10 students to 1 teacher for this age group.)
We offer 2 field trips: October – Plymouth Apple Orchard
May – Mayberry Farm, Northville
(no school on field trip days and parents provide transportation and supervision. )
No formal conferences are offered unless requested. We will provide a progress note in November.
We use positive discipline approaches and do not use “time out” chairs. Behavior is redirected if necessary.
Prerequisite: Age 3 by December 1st and toilet trained.
CIRCLE TIME (30 MIN): Large group time for welcome, calendar, letter of the week, theme, songs, fingerplays, book.
CENTER TIME (1 HOUR): Teacher-directed and child-directed activities such as project work and learning centers.
LARGE MOTOR (15 MIN): Large muscle activities and / or music and movement activities (outdoor play in warm weather.)
SNACK TIME and BOOK (15 MIN): We wash hands then enjoy a snack at circle while listening to a story.
NEW PROGRAM OFFERING: A combined class for older 3's through older 4's!
This new class is offered M/W/F from 12:30-3:30pm. This new program highlights a christian based, child centered and age appropriate curriculum. (Other classes are not christian based). The teacher created curriculum focuses on Kindergarten readiness skills through literature and includes many small and large motor activities. Because class size is small (max 14), the curriculum can be modified to fit age and individual needs. The teachers show students that God loves them through stories and songs. Curriculum includes monthly themes, letter of the week and daily developmentally appropriate projects. Teachers for this program are: Pamela Knudson (lead) and Vanessa Weiler (asst.) formerly of St. Michael Lutheran School. If you are looking for a christian based program, more days per week for your older 3, or a small class size then this is the program for you!
4's Program:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday $179/month
Mornings: 9:15-1145am (2.5 hrs)
Afternoons: 12:30-3:30pm (3.0 hrs) BONUS 1/2 hour for the same cost as morning!
Class Size: 20-24 (1:7-1:8 ratio) 3 teachers
This program addresses kindergarten readiness skills in a unique, hands-on and play-based program. We address all curriculum areas with attention to a variety of learning styles. If your child loves ACTIVE AND CREATIVE learning, this is the place for them. Teachers’ team-teach and alternate month as lead teacher.
We use the Alphabet Animal Puppets to introduce a new letter each week. We also provide a take-home printing page for practice. Name printing is encouraged and practiced according to each child’s developmental readiness.
Each day, two theme-related projects are available, as well as art and other creative opportunities – PROJECTS ABOUND in this program.
Each teacher is assigned their own small group and meet with them weekly for small group learning activities. This small group teacher is whom you will conference with and will maintain a work portfolio on your child. We offer a formal conference in March and will send home a progress note in November. At conference time, we can make recommendations regarding kindergarten readiness.
Our excellent ratios of 1:8 provide better supervision and more individual attention. (State licensing allows a maximum of 12 students to 1 teacher for this age group.)
FUN FRIDAYS are more relaxed with projects offered but not required. Fridays include a 30 minute Music special with a qualified music specialist.
There are 2-3 field trips: October – Plymouth Apple Orchard
May – Domino Farm
Prerequisite: Age 4 by December 1st and toilet trained.
CIRCLE TIME (45-55 MIN): Large group time for welcome, calendar, letter of the week, theme, songs, fingerplays, large motor activities and book.
CENTER TIME (1 HOUR): Teacher-directed and child-directed activities such as project work and learning centers.
SNACK TIME: Open snack center that takes place during center time.
LARGE MOTOR TIME (15 MIN): Incorporated into circle time at beginning of day, or outdoors play at end of session during warm weather, only.
SMALL GROUP TIME (15 MIN): Once a week with same small group and teacher to enjoy fun learning activities and small group discussions.
CIRCLE TIME (10 MIN): End of day wrap up and book.
5’s Program
4 or 5 days option $249 or $269/month
Mornings: 8:50-12:05pm
Class Size:16 (1:8ratio) teacher/asst. teacher
1 lead teacher and 1 assistant teacher
This program is a combination of TRADITIONAL and play-based approaches. This program is specially designed for the child needing an extra year for development after the completion of a 4’s program. This program is also meant for the child who does not meet kindergarten birth date cut-off.
You will love the INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION.
You will love the E-MAIL ACCESS.
All curriculum areas and kindergarten readiness skills will be addressed as well as beginning worksheet experience in the work centers, and beginning reading experience. Each child’s unique developmental, social and emotional needs will be met. Our program uses Kindergarten based curriculum and is specially designed for the Young 5 child!
This program has one teacher and one asst. teacher and is able to offer your child lots of individual attention. (State licensing allows a maximum of 12 students to 1 teacher for this age group.) Our daily ratio is7:1 or less!
There are 2-3 field trips per year. (See teacher for details.)
Positive discipline approaches with no “time-out” chair.
We use Letter People Curriculum, Handwriting Without Tears curriculum, Orton Gillingham Multi Sensory Approach to reading and writing and Scholastic Decodeable Reader. Fridays include Math Madness using a National Hands On Math curriculum and a 30 minute Music Special. (Call or visit for a detailed brochure on daily curriculum and our tuition prices - you will be pleased with our program and prices!)
Fun Factory Pre-School
45201 N. Territorial
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 254-0054
