PRESCHOOL
Long-lasting benefits
Research shows that providing your children with a positive preschool program has beneficial long-term effects on their long-term education. Experts have found that children who attend high quality preschool programs have better vocabularies and more advanced literacy and math skills than children who don’t.
In addition, children in preschool programs have advanced social skills and are more adaptable to changes and new situations.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Learning is natural
Our preschool program is designed to individually meet the needs of our students. A "best practice" approach is used to ensure each student is receiving a level of education that they currently need, and one that will ultimately pave the way towards independence. Our learning plan accommodates structured activities, as well as opportunities for free choice play. Our students are taught our thematic based curriculum though a supportive environment created through instructional learning materials, interpersonal relationships and daily routines. The use of technology is limited to no more than 30 minutes at a time and is limited to educational programs. Children are never required to sit for technology and can be offered alternative learning opportunities.
Founded in 1999, FOD is a family-owned and operated educational facility that provides high quality, full and half day programs to both children with special needs, as well as neurotypical children. An outstanding staff and commitment to early childhood learning and development provides each individual child with an environment that encourages self-discovery and a commitment to education. Services provided by FOD include self-contained classes (classes comprised of special needs children), integrated classrooms (classes comprised of both special needs and neurotypical children), evaluations, and daycare. FOD believes in creating enhanced socialization in all aspects of its model to create the least restrictive environment for the children it serves.
