2510 Bedford Street, Stamford, CT 06905
Journey Through the Milky Way: Preparing for School
Admissions:
Enrollment Open
Classes:
Monday through Friday, 7: 30AM to 5:45PM
Ages:
The Milky Way Group : 4 & 5 Years Old
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1 teacher to every 8 children
Celebrate the Milky Way Experience
As our Little Dippers and Big Dippers grow and thrive, they graduate to the Milky Way—our next step in nurturing bright minds and preparing children for kindergarten success. This engaging preschool environment welcomes up to twenty children each day and is led by three caring, experienced educators who specialize in early‑childhood development.
In the Milky Way Room, children are grouped by age and interests to ensure personalized attention and a meaningful learning experience. The space is designed to inspire curiosity and support the ever‑expanding abilities of our budding scholars.
What your child will explore in our Milky Way Room:
- Cognitive Development Zone: Hands‑on activities that build problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills.
- Dramatic Play Corner: Encourages creativity, collaboration, and social development.
- Art & Craft Studio: Inspires self‑expression and fine motor skills through diverse creative projects.
- Literacy Area & Book Nook: Cultivates early reading skills and a love of stories.
- Science Exploration Area: Introduces basic scientific concepts through fun experiments and observations.
Each day, small groups dive into music and literacy concepts, and we rotate themes throughout the year—name recognition, numbers, the alphabet, and social‑skills development—to keep learning fresh and exciting. Our teachers foster independence and encourage communication at every opportunity, ensuring your child builds confidence and readiness for school.
The Milky Way Room offers the ideal blend of friendship, exploration, and skill‑building, guiding your child toward their next great adventure—kindergarten and beyond.
Join us to watch your little star shine brighter each day!
Art activities encourages fine motor skills, neural development, and problem-solving abilities and that it can be used effectively to teach and understand other key subjects such as reading, writing, math, and science.
Sensory activities facilitate exploration and naturally encourage children to use scientific processes while they play, create, investigate and explore
Enrichment Preschool Programs
