Curriculum
We seek to meet the needs of each child through our research-based curriculum. Scroll down to learn more about what is taught to each age level of students at HPUMC Day School.
Infants
(6 months by September 1)
The infant curriculum is grounded in a discovery-based environment and is designed to stimulate the babies' curiosity and nurture their growth and development. Our teachers help them form secure attachments and begin to develop relationships, which is the foundation for future learning and social and emotional growth.
Enrollment Options
Monday-Friday | 8:00 am–5:30 pm
Toddlers
(12 months by September 1)
In our toddler classes, we utilize Creative Curriculum, which focuses on play-based learning through daily routines and hands-on activities. Initial entry screeners are used to identify developmental levels and assist the teachers in creating individual and whole-group learning objectives. Teachers provide children opportunities to develop secure attachments through developmentally appropriate resources that allow them to gain confidence as learners.
Enrollment Options
Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 9 am-Noon
Tuesday, Thursday | 9 am-Noon
Monday-Friday | 8 am- 5:30 pm
Pre-K 2
(24 months by September 1)
The Creative Curriculum for Pre-K 2’s is a research-based, play-based program that fosters curiosity and confidence through hands-on, project-based learning. It focuses on whole-child development by using long-term, interest-based studies to engage young learners. The curriculum integrates all areas of learning, including language, literacy, and math. During the second semester, all Pre-K 2 students will also be introduced to Learning Without Tears through songs and manipulatives.
Specials include creative movement, music, Spanish, science, and weekly chapel.
Enrollment Options
Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 9 am-Noon
Tuesday, Thursday | 9 am-Noon
Monday-Friday | 8 am-5:30 pm
Pre-K 3
(36 months by September 1)
Pre-K 3 classes will implement the Learning Without Tears program, called "Readiness & Writing.” It is a multi-sensory, hands-on curriculum focused on developing pre-writing and readiness skills through play, music, and manipulatives. It helps children develop fine motor skills, learn proper grip, recognize letters and numbers, and practice coloring before they start writing.
Specials include creative movement, music, Spanish, and weekly chapel.
Enrollment Options
Monday-Thursday | 9 am-2 pm & Friday, 9 am-Noon
Monday-Friday | 8 am-5:30 pm
Pre-K 4
(4 years old by September 1)
Learning Without Tears Pre-K 4 curriculum will be implemented, providing a hands-on, multi-sensory program that builds foundational literacy, math, and social-emotional skills. The curriculum will focus on readiness through activities including music, body awareness, and proper crayon/pencil grip, and uses a variety of manipulatives like wood pieces, stampers, and chalkboards to teach letter and number formation. The program is developmentally appropriate, uses simple and direct instruction, and aligns with state standards to prepare children for kindergarten.
Additionally, students will be introduced to Heggerty, a phonological and phonemic awareness curriculum that builds strong foundational literacy skills in your preschool students.
Specials include creative movement, music, Spanish, science and weekly chapel.
Enrollment Options
Monday-Thursday | 9 am-2 pm & Friday, 9 am-Noon
Monday-Friday | 8 am-5:30 pm
Transitional Kindergarten
(5 years old by September 1)
Learning Without Tears kindergarten curriculum will be implemented, providing a hands-on program that builds on pre-writing skills to teach formal handwriting, social skills, body awareness, correct pencil grip and posture, and letter/number formation using simple lines and curves. The curriculum includes activities like building letters with wood pieces and singing, and it has a structured approach that moves from readiness to basic sentence writing with capitalization and punctuation.
Additionally, students will be introduced to Heggerty, a phonological and phonemic awareness curriculum that builds strong foundational literacy skills in your preschool students.
Specials include creative movement, music, Spanish, science, and weekly chapel.
Enrollment Options
Monday-Friday | 8 am–5:30 pm *Can be picked up after 3:00