https://www.shuckleberriesplayschool.com/home daily 1.0 2025-01-15 https://www.shuckleberriesplayschool.com/about daily 0.75 2025-01-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616caf7383246e664fbaa884/1634753728451-KLGTHIXKNDOCE81HJX95/IMG_9252.JPG About - Program Approach Shuckleberries Playschool is a child-led, play-based open air program where we believe learning should be fun! Based on scientifically proven brain science we know how much children learn through play. The teachers carefully plan out materials & opportunities for hands-on exploration, discovery, and play. Using these methods we are able to nurture early math skills, develop fine motor skills, begin early writing, develop letter and word recognition, and prepare the children for higher learning settings. We place an emphasis on the process of learning over the product, appreciating the amazing learning and skills that are being built where the child is at. We love to do fun art projects, listen to all genres of music, read great books, do messy sensory activities, and lots of cool science. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616caf7383246e664fbaa884/1634678373095-DZZYKV2TEV8H4WF2BB7F/Shuckleberries-Preschool-home.jpeg About - Schedule Shuckleberries is child-led & play based, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have structure! Children thrive in a structured environment where they know what & when to expect things. Activities provided during free play time are not forced, but many children look forward to them every day. There are many opportunities for art, science & math 9am - 10am : Welcome, free play & invitation to create 10am - 10:15am: Snack 10:15 am - 11:20am : Free play & invitation to create 11:20 am - 11: 45am: Clean up time & story/circle time 11:45am - 12:15 pm: Lunch time 12:15pm - 2:15 pm: Rest Time 2:15pm - 3:00pm: Snack & pick up https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616caf7383246e664fbaa884/1634767054717-HHVO4HS7C0BH6MFGZ19O/family+pic+for+website.jpeg About - About Ms. Kat Owner and head teacher at Shuckleberries since 2003, Kat Post has been working in the Early Childhood Education field since 2000. She has always had a passion to work with young children, and through the years has experience and seen the powerful way play helps children learn and grow. She has also always enjoyed being outdoors with the children and is so happy to live in beautiful San Diego county where its almost ridiculous to NOT be outside all day. When not at Shuckleberries, she is spending time with her family and friends. She is an active volunteer in her community, in her children’s extra curricular activities & schools. She also enjoys cooking, hiking, reading and crafting -State Licensed Family Child Care Provider, License #376617462 -Mother to 3: Jessica (2/8/07), Isabella (5/8/09) & Charles (9/7/12) -Wife to Steve Post, administrator in Vista Unified School District ♦ Preschool teacher at Little Piggies Preschool in Santa Barbara for 2 years ♦ A.A from Palomar College ♦ Holds Master Teacher Permit from the State of California ♦ Certification of Completion in the Child Care Initiative Project Successfully met the B.F.C.C requirements ♦ Former Board Member of the San Diego County Family Child Care Association (SDCFCCA), VP of Referrals for 2 years ♦ Member and Referral Representative for San Marcos branch of the SDCFCCA https://www.shuckleberriesplayschool.com/contact-us daily 0.75 2025-01-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616caf7383246e664fbaa884/a0469cf3-d753-4822-9c9e-b7cde34485ad/Untitled+design-2.jpg https://www.shuckleberriesplayschool.com/testimonials daily 0.75 2024-04-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616caf7383246e664fbaa884/cf91a178-9585-4217-9f83-cee4f3342901/IMG_1360.jpg https://www.shuckleberriesplayschool.com/pictures daily 0.75 2021-10-19 https://www.shuckleberriesplayschool.com/faqs daily 0.75 2021-10-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616caf7383246e664fbaa884/1634832899112-JY3UBE54OTC6RBS2SRXA/IMG_7286.jpg FAQ's - FAQ’s FAQ’s Are meals/snacks included? Shuckleberries is a part of the Child Nutrition Program of Southern California and gets reimbursed for any meals and snacks served. Morning snack is served at 10am and usually consists of fruit & crackers, lunch is served at 12pm. Since MS Kat loves to cook, meals consist of typical children cuisine to different foods and flavors from around the world. Afternoon snack is served after nap before the child is picked up Does my child have to be potty trained? No, your child does not have to be potty trained and we will help with the process of potty training. We believe in meeting each child where they are, and there is no magic age that potty training happens. We ask that you provide diapers and back up clothes in case of any accidents What if my child misses a day due to illness/vacation? Do I still have to pay? Shuckleberries tuition is based on the days the child is enrolled, regardless if the child attends or not. https://www.shuckleberriesplayschool.com/pictures-1 daily 0.75 2024-04-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616caf7383246e664fbaa884/1634754306114-D7S8J05PVUWMS1RZXQL0/D8564D10-861B-43F4-805D-B4633F23ECB0.jpg Pictures - “Every child is an artist” - Pablo Picasso Art is an every day experience at Shuckleberries. Using a variety of mediums the children are able to explore colors, shapes, designs and textures, as well as build their criticial thinking and social emotional skills. With strong emphasis on the process over the final product, the children are also able to build confidence as well as strengthen many skills needed for elementary school learning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616caf7383246e664fbaa884/1634754515698-TMGZC1MIZB0ZYOSJ38GG/IMG_8062.jpg Pictures “The goal of early childhood education should be to activate the child’s own natural desire to learn” - Maria Montessori https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616caf7383246e664fbaa884/1634839916693-LFFDD2ZACJ9Q8ZYW8YH3/IMG_1798.jpg Pictures - “It’s a happy talent to know how to play” - Ralph Waldo Emerson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616caf7383246e664fbaa884/1634840370223-RL2JYKLZC6A393GX8QB9/6CC1D0E6-F8E9-452F-8173-826AD1E34A61.jpg Pictures https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616caf7383246e664fbaa884/1634920736165-M4T2XHZWBUOPAN9M2YV7/IMG_9880.jpg Pictures “Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning. Play really is the work of childhood.” - Fred Rodgers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616caf7383246e664fbaa884/7118cb80-f72a-423f-b1fe-02294bcc0574/0BCDA45C-8F7A-4EBE-9C57-C38A8E971AC8.jpg Pictures https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616caf7383246e664fbaa884/1634840016062-KP5CTU5WYQJRTE0NEY3Q/0BCDA45C-8F7A-4EBE-9C57-C38A8E971AC8.jpg Pictures https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616caf7383246e664fbaa884/1634840065248-P6DXYF9FOPQSSBI8ALQV/95BC58DF-3895-4E74-9E1F-94CD0A4C1CE1.jpg Pictures https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616caf7383246e664fbaa884/1634840096318-JARWM4U1MIWXTYZQRLTG/IMG_1576.jpg Pictures https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616caf7383246e664fbaa884/1634840124819-CMKPTUZB65L44W91QLHA/IMG_2856.jpg Pictures https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616caf7383246e664fbaa884/1634850997142-FKDUHC7GRS2EQ39KSG1N/Shuckleberries+title+page.jpeg Pictures