36 months to 5 yrs old

Preschool daycare activities are engaging and developmentally appropriate, encompassing a range of areas like literacy, math, art, science, and social-emotional skills.

Teachers will read aloud and encourage children to retell stories, and use interactive picture books. 

Play alphabet-matching games, sing alphabet songs, and use letter-recognition activities. 

Engage in rhyming games and songs to build phonemic awareness. 

Use descriptive language during activities and encourage children to express themselves. 

Use everyday objects to practice counting and sorting by color, size, or shape.

Introduce patterns using blocks, beads, or other materials.

Provide opportunities for children to explore different textures, sounds, and smells. 
Conduct age-appropriate science experiments, such as baking soda and vinegar volcanoes or exploring buoyancy. 
Engage in gardening activities to teach about plants and nature. 
Encourage creative expression through finger painting and other art activities. 
Use playdough for creative modeling and fine motor skill development. 
Engage in simple crafts using everyday materials like paper, yarn, and markers. 
Incorporate music and movement activities to promote rhythm and coordination. 

Provide opportunities for outdoor play, such as running, jumping, and climbing. 

Incorporate activities like riding tricycles, playing on swings, and playing ball games. 

Play hide and seek to encourage physical activity and social interaction.