Early Childhood Education
The Auburn-Washburn Early Childhood program promotes a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive atmosphere where ALL children can learn and achieve goals at their own pace. Our staff embrace and acknowledge each child's strengths and learning styles. Children's experiences are anchored in child-centered, play-based, and intentional practices embedded within the Auburn-Washburn Early Childhood Indicators. Our classroom environments are safe, organized, and inviting for children and families. We believe in educating the whole child with an emphasis on social-emotional learning. Our program values key relationships with our children, families, staff, and community and knows these are the connections for high-level learning and growth for our children.
Early Childhood Beliefs
- We believe that children's learning occurs with hands-on materials and activities.
- We believe movement is essential and is used throughout the learning process.
- We believe in Developmentally Appropriate Practices.
- We believe that neuroscience research drives our understanding of the development for children, which then informs our instruction and interventions.
- We believe in a diverse, inclusive environment for all children.
- We believe in clear and transparent communication with families, community partners, and staff.
- We believe in purposeful and intentional instructional practices.
- We believe in a high quality program and staff.
- We believe staff strive to meet all children and family needs when provided with the necessary materials and resources.
- We believe children learn one-on-one, in small groups, and in large groups through structured classroom environments.
At-Risk
Preschool program designed to teach children the skills necessary to be successful in kindergarten.
Community Inclusion
Opportunity for typically developing children to participate in Early Childhood classrooms.
Parents as Teachers
Emphasizes the importance of a parent's role in a child's education.
Special Education
Designed to screen, evaluate, and provide services to preschool children with developmental delays or special needs.
PAT Application
Enroll in the Parents as Teachers program.
About Our Program
The Auburn-Washburn Early Childhood Program is made up of early childhood classrooms at Farley Elementary, Pauline Central Elementary, Auburn Elementary, and Wanamaker Elementary. In the near future, we will be adding more classrooms at all locations.
We run half-day programs at each location. The morning classroom is for our 3-year-olds turning 4 and it starts at 8:45 AM and concludes at 11:30 AM. The afternoon classroom is primarily for those children that will turn 5 years old and go to kindergarten the following year. It begins at 1:00 PM and ends at 3:45 PM.
How to Apply
Children are able to apply for our Early Childhood Program who are 3 or 4 years old by August 31 and live in the Auburn-Washburn School District. We do not accept out of district students in our Early Childhood Program at this time.
You will begin the process by going through Online Registration. You will follow the process to register your child while providing all necessary documentation. Learn more about Online Registration on the Registration page.
After registration is submitted, parents will be contacted in order to determine next steps. Applying does not guarantee the child a spot in one of our classrooms.
How to Get My Child a Developmental Screening
If you are concerned about your child's development, you will start the process by completing Online Registration for your child. Once we receive your registration, we will contact you to schedule the screening. Learn more about Online Registration on the Registration page.
Contact
If you have any questions, please call or email the Early Childhood Team at: