2-3 year old Programs

We offer 1, 2, 3, and 4-day program options. Our classes provide play-based environments designed to get students ready for school. Each class has 12-16 students and two teachers, focusing on classroom activities that encourage creativity, independence, and relationship building.

Overview

Our Red Robin, Blue Bird, & Brown Bear classrooms

Daily Schedule

Most classes, except on special days, typically include:

Free Play: Various activities focusing on creativity and imagination, like arts, science experiments, woodworking, block building, and cooking
Snack Time: A chance for kids to try new foods while cooking with the assistant teacher, involving tasks like pouring, stirring, chopping, and measuring.
Group Activities: Children gather to look at books, listen to stories, sing, dance, and participate in finger play
Outdoor Play: In all weather, kids play outside, engaging in climbing, running, sledding, or playing in the sand or snow.
Indoor Activities: When outside play isn't possible, kids use the church's social hall for games, dance, and other large motor activities.
Lunch: A chance to engage socially with their peers over food, while enjoying the lunch packed by their caregivers.

8:30 am - 9:30 am
The Early Birds teacher will walk the children to class at 9:30 am
For children 3 and up
Supervised free play time with a limited number of spots offered Monday through Friday.
$30 per morning per month.

Early Birds

12:45 pm - 3:00 pm
Following the end of the school day at 12:45, students are walked to the Late Bugs classroom.
For children 3 and up
Supervised free play and one snack time build into the afternoon. Children play both outside and inside during this time. There are a limited number of spots daily. This program is offered Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday afternoons. Days may change based on desired participation.
$60 per afternoon per month.

Late Bugs

Teaching Team

Renee Sabol

I have been working at Willson Preschool since my daughters graduated from there 25 years ago. I have a bachelor of science in therapeutic recreation with a specialization in child development. I am currently a co-director and teach in the BB and BlB classrooms. When I'm not at school I love hiking, skiing, and spending time with my family.
Meredith Johnson

I've been working at Willson since 2010; my three children and husband are all Willson Alums! I graduated with a bachelors in Deaf Education and Early Childhood Education. I am passionate about helping young children navigate their first experience in a classroom. Cultivating a lifetime of loving school and learning in my students brings me great joy.
April Ganser

From the time I was in high school I knew I wanted to play for the rest of my life so I got my degree in teaching Health Enhancement from Montana State (Go Cats, Go). I love the simple joys and wonders of being 2, 3, 4 and 5 years old. Teaching preschool at Willson for the past 18 years has allowed me to be 3 forever! When I am not at preschool my family loves to ski at Bridger Bowl, watch and play lacrosse and football, hike up to the top of mountains, ride bikes down big mountains, sleep under the stars and travel to all sorts of fun adventures.
Staci Weichel

I was born and raised in Bozeman. I have a bachelor of science in education with an early childhood options. When I’m not at school, I love watching my boys compete in their sports, and spending time with family and friends!
Jennifer Sonnichsen

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