Preschool Childcare - Daycare in Waxhaw

Your child is one-of-a-kind with their own skill sets, personality, and opportunities. Through Lighthouse CARES®, we've crafted a program that encourages your child to uncover their individual interests, talents, and unique character qualities. Your child's day is full of purposeful activities in areas like The Learning Wall, Learning Lesson Session, Centers That Shine, and our 3E Outdoor Curriculum. A combination of large group instruction and individual learning opportunities helps prepare your child for elementary success.

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Three Years

Four Years

Five Years

Two Years

This curriculum fosters early development through engaging, age-appropriate experiences that support the whole child. Children begin building foundational skills in literacy, math, science, and social studies while developing communication, independence, and social awareness. Through play, exploration, and nurturing guidance, they grow in confidence, curiosity, and readiness for future learning.

Academic Development

We are working on:

Literacy – Exploring drawing lines and shapes
Literacy – Showing interest in reading by choosing books
Math – Matching basic shapes
Math – Counting groups of objects
Science – Expressing wonder and curiosity in experimentation
Science – Using tools for scientific inquiry
Social Studies – Showing awareness of qualities in self and others
Social Studies – Identifying various elements of weather
Fine Arts –Participating in musical activities

Physical Development

We are working on:

Performing self-care skills (toileting/hand-washing)
Using utensils and a cup during mealtimes
Performing fine motor skills
Exhibiting balance and coordination

Social-Emotional Development

We are working on:

Developing a positive sense of belonging
Expressing and responding to emotions
Expressing a sense of independence
Adapting to change

Language Development

We are working on:

Communicating with increasing clarity
Using verbal and non-verbal communication
Using two-to-three word sentences
Expanding vocabulary knowledge

Play and Learning Development

We are working on:

Making real-world connections in the classroom
Participating in individual and group play
Demonstrates understanding of safety
Taking turns during activities

Three Years

This curriculum supports growing independence and curiosity as children strengthen early academic and social-emotional skills. Through engaging activities in literacy, math, science, and creative arts, they build confidence, communication, and coordination. Structured routines and purposeful play help children connect learning to the world around them while developing responsibility and cooperation.

Academic Development

We are working on:

Literacy – Reciting the alphabet in sequence
Literacy – Drawing pictures and people
Math – Identifying and naming common shapes
Math – Counting up to 10
Science – Making observations and predictions
Science – Identifying the five senses
Social Studies – Identifying days of the week
Social Studies – Identifying months of the year
Fine Arts – Engaging in dramatic play

Physical Development

We are working on:

Using mealtime utensils and cup properly
Performing self-care skills (toileting/hand-washing)
Leaping, jumping, and hopping
Performing fine motor skills with ease

Social-Emotional Development

We are working on:

Demonstrating confidence in abilities
Expressing pride in accomplishments
Developing positive relationships
Cooperating with peers and adults

Language Development

We are working on:

Participating in rhyming activities
Using sentences with four or more words
Following directions
Increasing vocabulary and understanding the use of words

Play and Learning Development

We are working on:

Demonstrating the ability to sit and listen to a story
Making real-world connections in the classroom
Participating in taking care of the classroom
Understanding rules and routines

Four Years

This curriculum encourages children to deepen their academic understanding while developing strong communication, motor, and social skills. Through hands-on exploration in literacy, math, science, and social studies, children build confidence and curiosity. Structured play, peer interaction, and classroom routines help foster independence, self-expression, and a sense of community.

Academic Development

We are working on:

Literacy – Tracing letters and words
Literacy – Identifying initial letter sounds (sound discrimination)
Math – Counting up to 30
Math – Identifying whole/part concepts
Science – Extending exploration by asking questions
Science – Exploring environments and habitats
Social Studies – Identifying common occupations in the community
Social Studies – Identifying objects on a map
Fine Arts – Identifying colors by name

Physical Development

We are working on:

Holding and using pencils and scissors safely
Using hand-eye coordination for fine motor tasks
Running with control and balance
Riding a tricycle using pedals with ease

Social-Emotional Development

We are working on:

Clearly expressing feelings, needs, and opinions
Developing friendships
Demonstrating confidence in abilities
Showing an understanding of right and wrong

Language Development

We are working on:

Recognizing rhyming pairs
Communicating clearly
Waiting and taking turns during conversations
Using sentences that give details

Play and Learning Development

We are working on:

Initiating play with peers
Working without disturbing others
Making real-world connections in the classroom
Taking turns during activities

Five Years

This curriculum builds school readiness by combining academic growth with essential life skills and emotional development. Children strengthen literacy, math, science, and social studies knowledge while practicing communication, independence, and teamwork. Through creative expression, structured routines, and real-world connections, they gain the confidence and skills needed for a successful transition to kindergarten.

Academic Development

We are working on:

Literacy – Writing own name legibly
Literacy – Identifying upper- and lower-case letters by name
Math – Adding and subtracting (1–10)
Math – Understanding time (yesterday, today, tomorrow)
Science – Identifying various types of living organisms
Science – Investigating cause and effect relationships
Social Studies – Reciting months and days of the year in order
Social Studies – Understanding the difference between wants and needs
Fine Arts – Expressing thoughts and feelings through creative art

Physical Development

We are working on:

Demonstrating body and space awareness
Using hand-eye coordination for fine motor tasks
Holding and using pencils and scissors safely
Riding a tricycle using pedals

Social-Emotional Development

We are working on:

Using manners
Making independent decisions
Clearly expressing feelings, needs, and opinions
Cooperating with peers and adults

Language Development

We are working on:

Using positional words correctly
Recognizing rhyming pairs
Using increased vocabulary
Using complete sentences when speaking

Play and Learning Development

We are working on:

Demonstrating understanding of safety rules
Concentrating on an activity despite distractions
Making real-world connections in the classroom
Participating in taking care of the classroom

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Waxhaw@ChildrensLighthouse.com

9917 Rea Rd

Waxhaw, NC 28173

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