Comprehensive Child Care Programs We Offer
Infants
Infants are children from 2 months up to 17 months. At Mariposa, we have one classroom for infants. We have another classroom for infants and younger toddlers. Toddlers are children 18 months old up to 33 months old.
Toddlers
Toddlers are children 1 year and 6 months old up to 2 years and 9 months. Here at Mariposa, we have a classroom with older toddlers and younger preschoolers. This classroom has a max capacity of 9 children. These children are participating in many activities, including music.
Preschool - PreK
Preschoolers are children between 2.9 and 6 years old. Here at Mariposa, we have a preschool and pre-K classroom with a max capacity of 16 children with three teachers.
These children participate in different activities, including arts, music, reading/writing program, and more. They also participate in field trips to the library. Children and their families create relationships with one another that last for a long time.
PreK - Kinder
PreK to Kinder children are between 5 and 7 years old. Here at Mariposa, we have a Pre-K – Kinder classroom with a max capacity of 10 children with two teachers.
These children participate in different activities, including arts, music, reading/writing program, and more. They also participate in field trips to the library.
Spanish Saturday Club
The Spanish Saturday Club is a Program that was created with the objective to help children express themselves artistically in Spanish.
General Objectives:
- To promote the artistic, cultural, and social development of children and youth through music, dance, and painting classes in a safe and creative space.
- To develop musical skills (singing, basic instruments, rhythm). Promote body expression through dance, encourage creativity and artistic sensitivity with painting and hands-on arts, foster social integration and teamwork.
Methodology:
It is based on the importance of learning the basics of music. Such as learning instruments (flute, wood, metal, percussion), group singing, musical games. The dance class will incorporate drama, Latin rhythms, contemporary dance, hip hop, and creative dance, The painting sessions will consist of watercolor techniques, acrylic, crafts. Dynamic, playful, and participatory activities will be incorporated throughout the program.
Ages:
This program is meant for children and youth ages 2.9 to 12 years who live in Dedham and surrounding communities.
Schedule and Days of Activity:
Available only on Saturdays from: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. This program is not available during the summer.