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Early Learning Center
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Early childhood at Avenues is full of joy, discovery, and exploration—and unfolds entirely in two languages. The Early Learning Center (toddler through kindergarten), which includes the Small World Program (for 1s and 2s), is housed in a state-of-the-art facility, purpose-built for our unique programs. The ELC experience is defined by:
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Language immersion in Mandarin or Spanish
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Learning through play
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Fostering of social-emotional wellbeing
Language Immersion
We don’t teach Mandarin and Spanish; we teach in Mandarin and Spanish
At Avenues, learning a second language is more than an academic pursuit; it is a daily practice that transforms the way students see and think about the world. From Small World to 5th grade, students spend 50% of their time learning in English and 50% learning in a second language, either in Spanish or Mandarin Chinese.
Upcoming Events
Virtual
Parent Introductory Event (All Grades)
Virtual
Parent Introductory Event (All Grades)
In-person
It’s a Small World Introduction (1- and 2-year-olds)
Language Immersion in the ELC
A global curriculum for a world school
What do Avenues students learn? The Avenues World Elements table is our answer to that question. Designed by our research and development team, the Avenues World Elements is a global curricular system that defines the learning outcomes of Avenues students at all grade levels, at all our campuses.
Small World
Separation Program
Our thoughtful approach to separation encourages toddlers to explore their growing independence while feeling secure and developing a sense of community.
In Small World 1s, an individualized approach is taken for each child, where caregivers collaborate closely with teachers, gradually transitioning from active involvement to observing, and eventually stepping out as the child becomes comfortable.
In Small World 2s, a two-week phase-in program starts with individual visits and progresses to small group and full-class interactions. Classroom time increases gradually, leading to a half-day or full-day schedule.
Scheduling Options
Small World provides a range of scheduling options to suit families with children from the age of 12-months to two-years-old.
Our one-hour Grown-Up-and-Me classes are designed to include parent or caregiver participation, while encouraging each child’s independent spirit and immersing them in Mandarin Chinese or Spanish.
Our dual language immersion program for one- and two-year-olds is offered in the mornings, afternoons, or as a full day program, with a choice of two, three, or five days per week.
One-Year-Olds for 2025—26 School Year
Child must be 12 months old by August 31 of their year of entry.
Early Morning Program
8:15-10:15 a.m.
Two-Day: Tuesday and Thursday
Three-Day: Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Late Morning Program
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Two-Day: Tuesday and Thursday
Three-Day: Monday, Wednesday and Friday
The start and end times are subject to change.
Two-Year-Olds for 2025—26 School Year
Child must be two years old by August 31 of their year of entry.
AM Program
8:30–11:30 a.m.
Two-Day: Tuesday and Thursday
Three-Day: Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Five-Day: Monday-Friday
PM Program
12:00–3:00 p.m.
Five-Day: Monday-Friday
Full Day Program
8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Five-Day: Monday-Friday
The start and end times are subject to change.
Grown Up and Me for 2024—25 School Year
Child must be 12 months old by August 31, 2024 to participate in the Fall 2024 semester.
Child must be 12 months old by March 31, 2025 to participate in the program for the Winter and Spring 2025 semesters.
Fall Semester (October—December)
Spanish: Tuesdays, 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Chinese: Thursdays, 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Winter Semester (January—March)
Spanish: Tuesdays, 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Chinese: Thursdays, 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Spring Semester (April—June)
Spanish: Tuesdays, 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Chinese: Thursdays, 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Nursery—kindergarten sample daily schedule
Students in grades nursery—kindergarten learn in both English and their target language, Spanish or Mandarin Chinese. Literacy, math and World Course (our interdisciplinary global studies program that spirals from Small World—grade 12) are taught in both languages while specialty classes such as science, music, Wellness and Movement (WAM), art, and library are taught in either English, the target language or both.
Our days also incorporate service learning through Avenues Community Engagement, assemblies, guest speakers and more.
Nursery—Pre-k
8:15 Arrival and Free Play
8:50 Morning Meeting
9:05 Snack
9:20 Special: movement, WAM, science, or library
10:00 Literacy and Math
10:30 Centers
11:30 Reflection
11:45 Lunch
12:15 Rest
1:00 World Course
1:35 Outdoor Play
2:10 Cooking and Snack
2:40 Closing Circle
2:45 Dismissal
Kindergarten
8:15 Arrival
8:30 Morning Meeting
8:45 Reading Workshop
9:45 Snack & Read Aloud
10:00 World Course
11:00 Writing Workshop
12:00 Lunch
12:30 Math
1:00 Outdoor Play
1:45 Special: WAM, dance, science, art, music, or library
2:30 Closing Circle
2:45 Dismissal
Admissions Process
We’re grateful for your interest and want you to have all the information you need to consider Avenues for your child. Click the links to navigate to the admissions section of the site, where you can find out more about the process, meet the admissions team, and begin an application.