Get Set Program

(2.5 TO 3 YEARS OLD)*

The Malvern School Get Set Program provides children with learning activities perfect for their “get ready, get set, and go” stage. Get Set is one of our signature early childhood education programs** where children concentrate on independence and self-help skills. Our teachers provide personal attention during this exciting and active transitional period from toddlerhood to preschool.

*Age ranges are approximate. **The Malvern School Curriculum is fully aligned with State Early Learning Standards.

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Language skill-building by means of comprehension games, repetition of new words, rhymes, stories, fingerplays, and one-on-one conversations.

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Building self-help skills with daily opportunities to identify, take out/put away personal belongings, wash hands, choose to be a classroom helper, and potty training.

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Motor Skills and Understanding of Movement - Development of physical skills that continue to improve hand-eye coordination and large and small muscle strength with activities such as running, skipping, climbing, hopping, cutting, zippering, buttoning, and grasping.

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Development of physical skills that continue to improve hand-eye coordination and large and small muscle strength with activities such as running, skipping, climbing, hopping, cutting, zippering, buttoning, and grasping.

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Enjoyment and appreciation of the creative arts, including visual arts, music and movement, dance, and drama.

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Excitement for discovery and learning about the world through simple scientific exploration.

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Our Fascination Station is a favorite among our Get Set children. This custom designed room offers the opportunity for your child to see, touch, and do through hands-on activities to help satisfy their curious nature.

Social/emotional well-being with an emphasis on sharing, empathy, problem-solving, cooperative play, appropriate expression, and management of feelings.

The Malvern School is dedicated to educating young children through diverse and innovative programming. When choosing The Malvern School, families' expectations are met through our commitment to providing the finest curriculum and staff, all in a nurturing environment. We pride ourselves on implementing a curriculum that is designed to meet your child's individual needs as well as meeting both NAEYC best practices and Pennsylvania Early Learning Standards. At the Malvern School, your child will learn and feel loved.

NAEYC Accreditation

The Malvern School curriculum is designed to meet or exceed the standards established by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the nation’s largest early childhood accrediting organization.

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Health & Safety Commitment

At The Malvern School, always putting the children – and their health and safety – first is a responsibility that we are committed to delivering on every day.

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Parent Engagement

We are proud to partner with Tadpoles to send daily profiles, pictures, and more. You won’t find this elevated level of communication at traditional daycares. Our parents rave about the thorough reports they receive.

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Experienced Teachers

Our teachers are college educated in early childhood education and/or elementary education and have a wealth of experience in the field. Our Lead Teachers plan, supervise, and implement an early childhood education program in accordance with The Malvern School philosophy and NAEYC standards.

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A Typical Day In Our Get Set Classroom

Children arrive at The Malvern School, get settled in, and begin participating in learning center activities.

Includes greeting songs, books, fingerplays, introduction of concepts.

The Malvern School provides 2 organic snacks each day.

We have 3 age-appropriate playgrounds for every school: an infant playground, toddler playground, and pre-k and up playground.

Activities are done in both large and small groups.

Fascination Station activities include manipulatives, art and music, sensory, blocks and vehicles, book nook and large/fine motor skills.

Curriculum Plan activities includes cognitive, language, art experiences, science, music, and self-help.

Parent-provided lunches are given to the children at this time.

Full day students will do independent learning activities during this time, while half day students are picked up.

Children will take time to nap or rest and recharge before continuing with their day.

Washing hands and managing belongings, for example.

The Malvern School provides 2 organic snacks each day.

Students participate in various enrichment activities.

Children will play in our age-appropriate toddler playground.

Learning center activities will happen at this time. Teachers will communicate with parents/guardians at pick-up about their child’s day.

Other Early Childhood Education Programs

Choosing child care is one of the most important decisions you face as a parent. The Malvern School appreciates childhood as a special and unique stage of life. Our goal is to offer you and your child a high quality, developmentally appropriate program in a secure, creative, and stimulating environment. We offer programs for children aged 6 months all the way to 8 years, so your child can grow with Malvern over the years.