3-5 Year Olds
Care for 3-5 Year Olds at Take-A-Break Children
Our program for children aged 3-5 is specifically designed to harness their blossoming independence and boundless curiosity, building the crucial bridge to kindergarten and a lifetime of learning. In our trusted Lafayette childcare center, your child will find a community where they can explore complex ideas, build meaningful friendships, and develop the confidence to take on new challenges in a safe, supportive, and joyful environment.
Finding Joy in Accomplishment
Our guiding philosophy—that "one fleeting moment of joy will last a lifetime"—takes on a powerful new meaning for our 3-5 year olds. At this age, joy is found in the "aha!" moment of solving a puzzle, the pride of writing their name for the first time, or the thrill of collaborating with a friend to build the tallest tower. We cultivate these moments by creating a learning environment where curiosity is rewarded and every question is an opportunity for discovery. We aim to instill a deep and genuine love for learning, empowering children to see themselves as capable, creative, and intelligent individuals.
Our Approach: Purposeful Play
For 3-5 year olds, play evolves into purposeful work. Our curriculum is expertly crafted to blend structured, teacher-guided activities with ample time for child-led exploration, ensuring children are not just prepared for kindergarten, but excited for it. We focus on the holistic development that creates a confident and well-rounded student.
Building Academic Foundations
Our daily rhythm includes hands-on experiences that build foundational academic skills. Early literacy comes to life through interactive storytelling, rhyming games, and pre-writing activities that strengthen fine motor skills. Numeracy concepts are explored by counting, sorting natural objects, and discovering patterns in our everyday world. We move beyond memorization to cultivate critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Nurturing Social and Emotional Growth
Equally important is the development of social and emotional intelligence. Our classrooms are safe spaces for children to learn how to navigate the complex world of friendships. Through collaborative projects and group games, they practice sharing, taking turns, communicating their needs, and listening to others. Our educators guide them in understanding their emotions and expressing them in healthy ways, building a foundation of empathy and resilience that will serve them far beyond the classroom.
Tuition for 3-5 Year Olds
We are dedicated to providing an exceptional and affordable early learning experience that prepares your child for their next big step.
Full Time
$355 per week
Daily
$89 per day
Half-day
$55 per half-day
Drop Off (per week)
$385 per week
Drop Off (per day)
$97 per day
Half-day (Drop Off)
$60 per half-day
Pre-K Only (8:30 -12:00)
$197 per week
Partner With Us for Their Next Big Step
Give your child the gift of an early learning experience that builds confidence, nurtures curiosity, and provides the complete social, emotional, and academic toolkit for a successful transition to kindergarten and beyond.