Philosophy

The Little Buckaroo Pre-School offers a wide variety of activities and experiences designed for two, three, four, and five-year-old children. The atmosphere is designed to foster autonomy and independence, develop thinking skills and self control, encourage creativity and socially acceptable behavior, and construct a healthy self concept.

Children learn through doing. They are encouraged to make choices and participate in a variety of experiences. Exploration of a variety of art mediums is available. The ability to follow instructions is strengthened through craft activities.

Imaginative play, music, and stories elicit self expression and self identity. Manipulatives and small toys promote dexterity and problem solving activities. Because of the low student-to-teacher ratio, children receive a lot of individual attention. Social and communication skills are practiced in small and large group activities.

Little Buckaroo Pre-school is conducted by students enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Program at Western Montgomery Career & Technology Center. Having studied developmental and teaching theory and having observed teachers in various childcare facilities, our student-teachers plan and direct the learning activities. The student-teacher plans are approved, and their teaching is supervised by their instructor, Mrs. Stephanie German, a Pennsylvania certified teacher.

Safety – We have a school nurse on-site, as well as First Aid and CPR trained staff.