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The Ivy School

The Ivy School

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 Reggio Emilia-Inspired Preschool 

For Ages 3 - 5 years

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The Ivy School  has been accredited a 5-Star rating by the Oregon Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS)

The Ivy School Philosophy

The Ivy School is a Reggio Emilia-Inspired Preschool that believes all children can learn through play. We believe in creating environments that are engaging, innovative, and inspiring. Our focus will always be on helping your child thrive socially and emotionally and be prepared for their future transition into kindergarten. 

Our Philosophy
 

Our Program

Our use of the Reggio Emilia-inspired  approach is an evolving, comprehensive philosophy based  on several guiding principles:

•Children are important collaborators and communicators
•Teachers are vital partners, nurturers, guides, and researchers
•A strong learning community:
 

-Both children and adults engage in long-term, in-depth studies with opportunities to explore ideas through a variety of materials, timelines, and interests 

 

-A deep sense of belonging for the children, their families and the staff   

-A beautiful and functional learning environment that is seen and  used as the “third teacher”

The Ivy School Program

Our Program offers:

  • Art

  • Music

  • Play-Based Learning

  • An Emergent Curriculum

  • An Inclusive Environment

  • Healthy, Freshly Prepared Meals

  • Kindergarten Readiness

  • Half-Day and Full-Day Preschool Programming

  • Instructional activities based on developmentally sound early learning practices

  • A Museum Membership free, with tuition

  • A 5-Star QRIS* rating

    *QRIS = Oregon’s Quality Rating and Improvement System.  The 5-Star rating is proof of excellence, speaks to the commitment

     of our teachers and staff, and ranks ours among the top early learning programs in the state!  Learn more here >

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The Ivy School and Art

ART

The Ivy School and Inclusive Environment

Inclusive Environment

The Ivy School and Music

Music

The Ivy School and Healthy, Freshly Prepared Meals

Healthy, Freshly Prepared Meals

The Ivy School and play-based learning

Play-Based

Learning

The Ivy School Kindergarten Readiness

Kindergarten Readiness

The Museum Difference

The main campus of The Ivy School is housed inside, and operated by, The Children’s Museum of Southern Oregon. The set-up allows a symbiotic relationship to flourish between the two entities.  
 

The Children's Museum is a magical space where children learn about the world around them through imagination and play.  The museum’s exhibits and programs combine learning, creativity, family interaction, and community to build a foundation for future success.
 

Separately, The Ivy School and The Children's Museum are wonderful resources.  Together, they are exponentially better, allowing Ivy School students to engage in museum programs and take advantage of museum exhibits, all at no extra cost!  That’s because tuition to The Ivy School includes a school year membership to the museum!  

Our Educators

Our educators use a play-based curriculum, resourcing children’s passions and interests, with a distinct focus on the individual learning needs of each child. We provide comfort, create interest, and offer challenges for each learner, stimulating and assessing their growth through the creative process of hands-on experiences!  All of our educators have extensive training, experience and education in the field of Early Childhood Education. We work hard to provide our staff with ongoing training to meet the individual needs of their students and families.

The Ivy School and Natural Playscape
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Natural Playscape

Completed Fall 2022

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The Ivy School's main campus is
within the Children's Museum

413 W. Main Street
Medford OR 97501

(541) 772-9922

 

Preschoolenrollment@tcmso.org