Preschool

The preschool program offers a language-enriched developmentally-based program of learning for deaf, hard of hearing and typically developing hearing children ages 3 to 5. The program is rich in experiences, which foster and nurture the child’s language development.

The Preschool is a bilingual environment, offering children one class with two distinct focuses. In the American Sign Language (ASL) room ASL is the language of daily interactions and communication, and in the spoken language classroom, spoken language is used. Families choose their child’s primary classroom and the children have the opportunity to interact in both rooms as their day progresses. Children are encouraged to develop auditory, listening and oral language skills. Expressive and receptive ASL growth and development is also fostered.

The classroom environment has been adapted to minimize background noise and reverberation. In this setting, children with a range of language and communication styles are guided to play, interact, and appreciate the unique tales that each brings to our community of learners.