Our Programs

From Cradle to Confidence – Every Child Thrives Here
At Padabear Academy, we design our programs to meet children where they are — developmentally, emotionally, and socially — and help them grow into confident, capable learners. Each classroom is structured to support a specific age group, with lesson plans tailored to spark curiosity, independence, and joy in learning.

Infants (6 weeks - 12 months)

A Loving Start That Feels Like Home
Our infant program provides a warm, nurturing space where your baby is cared for with love, patience, and consistency. Teachers engage in responsive caregiving — reading cues, offering comfort, and stimulating sensory and motor development.

  • Building secure attachment with primary caregivers
  • Tummy time, rolling, sitting, crawling
  • Language through songs, talking, and books
  • Individualized feeding, napping, and play routines
  • Ratio: Low infant-to-teacher ratios to ensure safety and bonding
  • Daily updates and photos through our parent app
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Young Toddler Program (12 – 24 Months)

Exploring the World One Step at a Time
This stage is all about movement and discovery. Our young toddler classroom supports early walkers and talkers with hands-on learning that promotes independence, expression, and connection.

  • Encouraging mobility, balance, and coordination
  • Supporting early speech and communication
  • Developing self-help skills like handwashing and feeding
  • Introducing structure with songs, routines, and simple transitions
  • Daily sensory activities, music, and movement
  • Simple sign language for better communication
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Older Toddler Program (2 – 3 Years)

Growing Independence and Big Feelings
This is a dynamic stage where children begin asserting themselves and engaging more deeply with peers. We balance guided play with emotional coaching and skill-building.

  • Language development through storytelling and conversation
  • Early literacy and numeracy: colors, shapes, counting, and ABCs
  • Potty training support in partnership with parents
  • Practicing taking turns, sharing, and expressing feelings
  • Circle time and learning centers
  • Gentle and consistent potty training routines
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Preschool Program (3 – 4 Years)

Building the Foundation for School Success
Our preschool curriculum blends structured learning with playful discovery. Children begin developing school-readiness skills while deepening friendships and practicing teamwork.

  • Pre-reading and writing skills (letters, phonics, name recognition)
  • Early math: sorting, sequencing, patterns, and counting
  • Science through nature, simple experiments, and inquiry
  • Social-emotional skills: empathy, self-regulation, and confidence
  • Creative arts and dramatic play
  • Weekly themes tied to seasons, community, and culture
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Pre-K Program (4 – 5 Years)

Ready, Set, Kindergarten!
Our Pre-K program is designed to help children transition confidently into elementary school. We focus on problem-solving, group work, and foundational academic concepts using a fun, engaging approach

  • Literacy: sight words, storytelling, phonemic awareness
  • Math: addition, graphing, measuring, and number sense
  • Science & STEM exploration
  • Structured classroom routines and responsibility
  • Daily journal time and interactive lessons
  • Kindergarten readiness assessments & parent-teacher conferences
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Afterschool & Summer Program (Ages 5 – 12)

Safe, Fun, and Enriching Care for School-Age Kids
We provide dependable, engaging care after school and during summer breaks. Our programs include academic support, creative enrichment, and active play to keep kids happy, healthy, and learning

  • Homework help & reading time
  • Outdoor games, sports, and team-building activities
  • Art, STEM, cooking, and themed projects
  • Field trips and summer specials (varies by season)
  • Transportation available from select local schools (based on location)
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Our Curriculum Approach

Across all programs, Padabear Academy uses a play-based, whole-child approach aligned with key early childhood development standards.
  • Creative Curriculum & teacher-created plans
  • Sensory and hands-on learning
  • Cultural diversity and inclusion
  • Parent engagement and daily communication