Preschool

Small Wonders

Small Wonders Preschool is a unique, on-going, active preschool in Vero Beach that includes Montessori inspired literacy and mathematics, gymnastics lessons, music, art, and Bible lessons.

Our Mission

Our mission is to maintain a safe, respectful, and nurturing learning environment with a Christ-centered, God-honoring spirit. Small Wonders Preschool strives to provide a high-quality, developmentally appropriate educational experience that cultivates the spiritual, physical, cognitive, emotional, and social growth of each child.

Nurturing the mind, body, and spirit!

Times & Pricing

5 days per week from 9 AM–12 PM: $500
3 days per week from 9 AM–12 PM: $300
5 days per week from 9 AM–4 PM: $800
3 days per week from 9 AM–4 PM: $575
FREE optional early care begins at 8 AM
For 3 day/week program, choose your desired days!
Optional lunch bunch from 12–1:30 PM daily: +$5/day
If additional days are needed, the cost is $60/day
Sibling discounts are available!

Sample Schedule

9:00–9:15: Open Gym Time/Parent Communication
9:15–9:30: Circle Time/Calendar/Bible
9:30–10:15: Centers & Small Groups
10:15–10:30: Music & Restrooms
10:30–10:45: Snack
10:50–11:30: Gymnastics Classes
11:30–11:45: Art
11:45–12:00: Closing Circle
12:00–1:30: Lunch Bunch (Lunch/Centers/Art)

Meet the Teachers

Amy Vavra

Amy has over 10 years of experience teaching preschool children and over 10 years as a gymnastics coach. Prior to teaching at Small Wonders, Amy taught at a Methodist Christian school for 7 years. Amy has a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and she continues to seek on-going professional development through workshops and courses Outside of working at Small Wonders Preschool, Amy enjoys volunteering in her local church and community.

Lisa Morris

Lisa has worked in a preschool setting for over 6 years. She is currently taking early childhood education courses and frequently participates in workshops to further her knowledge in the field of education. Lisa has a passion for forming meaningful relationships with children and families at Small Wonders Preschool Gym.

"What the hand does, the mind remembers."

-Maria Montessori

Curriculum

Literacy

Small Wonders Preschool’s Montessori-inspired literacy program encourages children to learn by having fun! Using a step-by-step system of introducing new letters and playing a series of games, children learn all 26 letters of the alphabet using a “chunking” system to enable students to learn to write and read with more ease. This program uses a combination of visual, kinesthetic, and auditory learning and capitalizes on children’s natural inclination to play.

Mathematics

Montessori math sets a firm foundation in concrete principles before slowly progressing into abstraction. The materials allow children to visualize and manipulate numbers so children can develop a deep conceptual understanding that will later support more advanced mathematical concepts.

In addition to literacy and mathematics, children learn Bible stories and songs, participate in daily art experiences, develop fine-motor skills through sensory and play-based activities, and gross-motor skills through gymnastics classes.