Southside Early Childhood Center

SouthSide’s Early Childhood Programs SouthSide provides a nurturing, educational and individualized program for children from six weeks old to pre-kindergarten. Children who are eligible for kindergarten (turning five before August 1) are not eligible to enroll at SouthSide. With three age groupings guided by the same philosophy and curriculum, we provide continuous care in an accredited center from infancy to preschool graduation. Children may enter the program at any age, depending on availability. Center hours are from 7:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m., year round (we are closed for 10 holidays per year and professional development days).
Our infant and toddler program promotes the healthy development of children painting-smallduring the first three years of life. The infant/toddler classrooms have one teacher for every four children, with a maximum of eight children per classroom.
Our two’s program accommodates children from 24 to 35 months. This program, also with a one to four ratio, promotes the development of toddlers, emphasizing language and social development, as well as the acquisition of essential cognitive and motor skills for continued achievement in preschool and beyond.
Our preschool program for ages three through five maintains a teacher:child ratio of one to ten and a maximum group size of 20 in mixed age groups. This program engages children in joyful learning through play with the objective of developing creative problem-solving, strong social skills and curiosity. Ultimately, the goal for preschoolers is to graduate with all the skills needed for success in kindergarten and beyond.