Early Preschool
Program
Small, nurturing classrooms give children ages 2 to 3 years a warm, engaging bridge between Preschool Prep and Preschool.
When your child is ready for Early Preschool, you want a classroom that is safe, loving, and thoughtfully designed to support their growing independence. At The London Day School, our Early Preschool program gives children ages 2 to 3 a nurturing, structured, and enriching environment where they can explore, connect, and thrive.
Families from Florham Park, Madison, Chatham, Morristown, Livingston, and nearby New Jersey communities trust us because our classrooms remain intentionally small, with a hands-on curriculum and warm, supportive teachers who build confidence, independence, and a genuine love of learning.
Why Families Choose Our Early Preschool Program
Early Preschool is a remarkable stage of growth. It’s a time full of language leaps, imaginative play, emerging friendships, and growing independence.
Our Early Preschool program offers:
- Small class sizes for individualized attention
- Caring, responsive teachers who guide children with warmth and consistency
- A developmentally rich curriculum that nurtures early academic and social‑emotional skills
- A safe, engaging classroom where children feel confident and secure
- A gentle daily structure that supports routines, independence, and self‑help skills
Parents searching for a preschool near Florham Park, Madison, Chatham, Morristown, or Livingston often tell us they want a school that feels both loving and intentional. That’s exactly what we provide.
Our Scaffolding Approach to Learning
At The London Day School, our Early Preschool program uses a scaffolding approach to learning: meeting each child where they are and guiding them forward with intention.
Our teachers observe each child closely, identify emerging skills, and provide just‑right challenges that help them stretch, explore, and grow.
A Balanced Curriculum Rooted in Play, Exploration & Early Academics
We believe young children learn best through exploration, play, and meaningful interaction. That’s why we use a scaffolding approach to learning, meeting each child exactly where they are and gently guiding them to the next stage of development with intentional support.
Daily Enrichment: Arts, Creative Play, Outdoor Exploration, and More
We make every day meaningful, engaging, and developmentally rich. In addition to academics and character education, our toddlers enjoy:
- Daily outdoor play on our age-appropriate playground
- Creative art projects
- Music, movement, and sensory activities
- Hands‑on exploration that sparks curiosity
- Dramatic play and storytelling that support language and social development
A Classroom Designed for Growing Independence
Children ages 2 to 3 are eager to “do it myself.” We embrace that spirit by creating an experience that supports:
- Early self‑help skills
- Simple routines and transitions
- Cooperative play and early friendships
- Confidence in trying new things
- Gentle guidance through big feelings
With patient teachers and a warm, predictable environment, children feel safe to explore who they are becoming. Most importantly, they finish the year ready for our Preschool program.
Buttercups® Early Learning Curriculum
Our Preschool Prep classes use the nationally recognized Buttercups® curriculum. The curriculum is hands‑on, theme‑based, and aligned with early learning standards. It’s ideal for children ages 2 to 3 who are ready for deeper exploration.
The curriculum focuses on:
- Expanding language and early communication
- Strengthening social‑emotional skills
- Encouraging imaginative and cooperative play
- Building early cognitive and pre‑academic skills
- Supporting fine‑ and gross‑motor development
- Introducing early problem‑solving and reasoning
Enrichment Village™: Where Learning Comes Alive
A hallmark of The London Day School experience, The Enrichment Village™ gives Early Preschoolers daily opportunities to explore, create, and discover in dedicated spaces designed just for them.
Children rotate through:
- Science Lab: hands-on experiments, sensory exploration, and early STEM discovery
- Art Studio: creative expression through painting, building, and mixed-media projects
- Library & Literacy Room: early reading experiences, storytelling, and language development
- Indoor Gym: movement, coordination, and gross-motor skill building
- Outdoor Classroom & Organic Garden: nature exploration, gardening, and environmental awareness
These spaces extend learning beyond the classroom and help children build curiosity, confidence, and a deeper understanding of the world around them.
Anchored by our founder, Danielle Lindner’s PreschoolBuds® children’s book series and her live-action show on Amazon Prime, PreschoolBuds®, helps toddlers build the social-emotional foundation they need to thrive. Through PreschoolBuds®, children learn:
- Kindness and empathy
- Cooperation and community
- Dealing with Uncertainty and Fear
- Respect for self and others
- Responsibility and honesty
- Self-regulation and fairness
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