We are an in-home daycare and preschool in Lake Stevens, WA. Tiny Scholars Daycare offers full-time childcare for children ages 1- 5.  Our program is ran by two certified teachers who engage children in a variety of  developmentally appropriate themed lessons which include basic Spanish, basic ASL, science, math, language arts, and social emotional learning. 

 Our daycare and preschool also offers hands-on explorative play and lots of outdoor play on a daily basis. We incorporate and emphasize kindness into our daily routines. Overall, we create a safe and nurturing environment in which all kids feel safe, confident, and happy to be a part of our daycare family!

Key Focus Skills for Ages 1-2 (Pre-Toddlers & Toddlers)

• Language and social emotional skills- (reading books, pointing to pictures and naming objects, building vocabulary, using puppets and literature to build emotional literacy, modeling kind social interactions and social skills)

• Key ASL signs are modeled and taught while speaking the word (during mealtime and playtime)

• Cognitive skills -(puzzles, memory games to develop memory skills, songs, nursery rhymes, routines and choices)

• Spanish is integrated when signing songs and reading bilingual books

• Physical skills -(gross motor skills, fine motor skills, and sensory exploration)

• Creative expression- (music and movement, imaginative play, art, building/ creating)

Key Focus Skills for Ages 3-5 (Preschool & Pre-K)

• Science and exploration- (five senses, nature-based exploration, inquiry-based learning, and STEAM)

• Language and literacy skills- (read aloud stories, retelling stories,  comprehension activities, alphabet & phonics, writing and fine motor skills, spelling and writing own name)

• Spanish and ASL skills integrated during mealtimes and lessons

• Math (rational counting, rote counting, shapes & patterns, measurement, story problems involving basic math and subtraction)

• Creative expression (music and movement, imaginative play, art, building and creating)

• Social and emotional development skills - (Identifying emotions and feelings, learning and applying coping strategies, practicing using calm words to communicate needs and setting boundaries, self-regulating skills)

• Physical skills -gross motor skills, fine motors skills, and self-care tasks to build independence

In addition our program includes

• A nutritious breakfast, morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack

• Small group ratio (2 teachers / 10 children total)

• Bi-Weekly themed lessons and activities that cover a variety of topics

• Potty-training, if needed