Our Programs
Children are constantly learning. They absorb impressions from the environment that construct their mind and intellect, enabling them to adapt to their place in the world while nurturing confidence and independence. Our carefully crafted programs understand this and are designed to offer lessons at the optimum time for skill development.
Infant • 12 weeks to 18 months
From the moment infants are born, they are ready to learn through meaningful interactions with their caregivers. At Westcliff Early Learning Academy, each child is free to explore using their senses while developing their physical and cognitive skills in our secure and caring environment.
We recognize that these first few years are a sensitive period for brain development, emotional growth, and language acquisition. Our teachers are infant care specialists who form a close bond with the children while nurturing body awareness, movement exploration, and communication skills.
From the moment infants are born, they are ready to learn through meaningful interactions with their caregivers. At Westcliff Early Learning Academy, each child is free to explore using their senses while developing their physical and cognitive skills in our secure and caring environment.
We recognize that these first few years are a sensitive period for brain development, emotional growth, and language acquisition. Our teachers are infant care specialists who form a close bond with the children while nurturing body awareness, movement exploration, and communication skills.
Toddler • 18 to 30 months
Toddlers’ brains are built to grow when experiencing sounds, smells, sights, taste, and touch. Westcliff Early Learning Academy provides hands-on activities that provide the best learning outcomes as they allow toddlers to safely engage their senses. As a result, toddlers can begin to understand how the world operates and build their knowledge and confidence.
Our teachers develop nurturing relationships with the children and show respect for each child. They provide reasonable expectations and encourage children to test their ideas through structured and open-ended activities. Sensory exploration is offered daily, along with art, music, and movement experiences.
Toddlers’ brains are built to grow when experiencing sounds, smells, sights, taste, and touch. Westcliff Early Learning Academy provides hands-on activities that provide the best learning outcomes as they allow toddlers to safely engage their senses. As a result, toddlers can begin to understand how the world operates and build their knowledge and confidence.
Our teachers develop nurturing relationships with the children and show respect for each child. They provide reasonable expectations and encourage children to test their ideas through structured and open-ended activities. Sensory exploration is offered daily, along with art, music, and movement experiences.
Preschool • 2.5 to 6 years
Westcliff Early Learning Academy’s Preschool Program provides a curriculum inspired by Montessori, Reggio Emilia and Nature pedagogies; where students can challenge themselves, take initiative, and become increasingly independent. With a natural home-like environment that promotes tranquility, children can work individually or collaborate with their classmates on projects that stimulate cognitive, physical, and social development. Provocations throughout the classroom are specifically designed to be thought-provoking and inspire curiosity.
Westcliff Early Learning Academy believes in creating emotional intelligence and mindfulness—the practice of understanding feelings, and how the mind and body experience them through unstructured time in nature. Our natural playground has many spaces available to children that enhance their development of self-awareness and a sense of belonging as they become more empathetic to the natural world.
Westcliff Early Learning Academy’s Preschool Program provides a curriculum inspired by Montessori, Reggio Emilia and Nature pedagogies; where students can challenge themselves, take initiative, and become increasingly independent. With a natural home-like environment that promotes tranquility, children can work individually or collaborate with their classmates on projects that stimulate cognitive, physical, and social development. Provocations throughout the classroom are specifically designed to be thought-provoking and inspire curiosity.
Westcliff Early Learning Academy believes in creating emotional intelligence and mindfulness—the practice of understanding feelings, and how the mind and body experience them through unstructured time in nature. Our natural playground has many spaces available to children that enhance their development of self-awareness and a sense of belonging as they become more empathetic to the natural world.
Vietnamese language program
Westcliff Early Learning Academy’s Vietnamese language program is designed to harness the language learning abilities of young children by introducing them to dual languages at a critical stage of development. With a focus on Vietnamese language acquisition, this program aims to provide young children with a rich linguistic foundation while fostering cognitive growth and cultural appreciation.
Westcliff Early Learning Academy’s Vietnamese language program is designed to harness the language learning abilities of young children by introducing them to dual languages at a critical stage of development. With a focus on Vietnamese language acquisition, this program aims to provide young children with a rich linguistic foundation while fostering cognitive growth and cultural appreciation.
Westcliff Early Learning Academy, in partnership with Westcliff University. Under the guidance of Westcliff University and its 30-year tenure, Westcliff Early Learning Academy benefits from the University’s collegiate professionals’ wealth of knowledge in early childhood development. From 12 weeks old to advanced doctorate degrees, our educational institutions showcase our commitment to lifelong learning and development at every stage of life.
Frequently Asked Questions
At Westcliff Early Learning Academy, our preschool program is inspired by Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and nature-inspired pedagogies. We believe in fostering independence, curiosity, and emotional intelligence through a blend of direct and hands-on learning.
Yes! Outdoor play and exploration are integral to our preschool program. We emphasize unstructured outdoor time to foster mindfulness, creativity, and empathy for the environment.
Our preschool program is designed for children ages 2.5 to 6 years old who are independently toilet learned. We welcome children at different developmental stages and tailor our curriculum to their individual interests and abilities.
By nurturing curiosity, self-expression, and collaboration, Reggio Emilia education helps children develop confidence, problem-solving abilities, and a lifelong passion for learning. The Reggio Emilia approach fosters creativity, collaboration, and a love for learning by viewing children as capable and curious learners. Some key benefits include:
- Project-based learning
- Emphasis on creativity and expression
- Active participation and research
- Environment and spaces as the third teacher
Through a holistic and child-centered approach, a Montessori preschool program prepares children with the skills and mindset necessary for future academic and personal success. Montessori preschool education nurtures a child’s natural curiosity and independence, providing a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Some key benefits include:
- Individualized learning
- Independence and confidence
- Multi-age classes
- Hands-on learning
- Social-emotional growth
Our preschool program is designed to equip children with the skills needed for a seamless transition into kindergarten. Through a balance of structured and exploratory learning, children develop cognitive, social, and emotional skills essential for future success.
