Programs
Curriculum
Lake Edge uses components of Creative Curriculum,
Wisconsin Model of Early Learning Standards (WMELS),
Project Learning Tree, Project Wild, and Growing Up Wild.
We encourage children to be active and creative explores
who try new ideas and think on their own, thus enabling
children to become independent, self-confident,
and inquisitive learners.
Our nature-influenced curriculum model include
learning experiences in the following areas:
Physical: fine and large motor skills
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Social and emotional development
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Creativity, art, music, and dramatic play
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Cognitive development: problem solving, sorting, asking open-ended questions
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Linguistic development: letters, numbers, letter sounds
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Communication skills
"If we really want children to thrive we need to let their connection to nature nurture them." Claire Warden
Preschool Classes- Currently we have a waitlist for our 8:30-11:30 only slots.
Classes are available to children starting at age 3.
Students do not need to be potty trained to register for our preschool programs
Preschool Hours are 8:30 am-11:30 am
3-k and 4-k
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Schedules:
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Two Day Options: (M,W) or (T,TH)
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Four Day (Mon - Thurs)
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Summer Nature Program for on site activities
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Preschool rates are based on the age of the child and frequency of attendance.
Summer Sessions are offered in June, July, and August
We are accepting registration for fall now!
NEW
Lake Edge has now partnered with Heckrodt Wetland Reserve!!
The 3k and 4k classes will now be taking quarterly fieldtrips to the reserve, and on the months we do not venture there, they will come on site and provide us with a nature training!
Childcare
All children enrolled in our full day program receive the pre-school component.
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Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:00 am-5:30 pm
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For children aged 6 weeks - 5 years old
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We accept siblings up to **9 years old in the summer**
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Full-time
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Part-time
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Summer Nature Program: Field Trips on site/off site for 3k and 4k
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Neenah 4-k mid-day drop/pick up off site
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Menasha 4-k mid-day drop off/pick up site
At Lake Edge, we believe that learning doesn't stop when the preschool day ends. Our dedicated teachers work toward providing quality, educational, and nurturing care for all children at our center, at all times.