Building independence,
one morning at a time.
The Threes class meets Monday through Wednesday. Kids this age are ready for more structure, more creativity, and more time with friends.
Everything you need to know
Days
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday - three mornings a week.
Time
9:30 am to 12:00 pm. Three mornings gives kids real routine and rhythm.
Age
Your child must turn 3 by September 30 of the enrollment year.
Tuition
$150 per month. $100 registration fee and $100 deposit due at enrollment.
Small classes. Real attention.
Twelve children, one teacher, and two parent helpers every session. Small enough that every child is known. Large enough that friendships form fast.
Children max
The Threes class is capped at 12 children — small enough for individual attention, large enough for real friendships.
Certified teacher
Mrs. Erin leads every Threes session with years of experience in early childhood education.
Parent helpers
Two co-op parents help in the classroom every session. You will be one of them 2-3 times a month.
Caregiver and Me option: If your child is not yet fully potty trained, a parent or guardian is welcome to stay in the building for the entire session. No child is ever turned away.
What your child's day looks like
The Threes day has more structure - two circle times, group activities, and centers - while still leaving plenty of room for free play and outdoor time every session.
9:30 am
Greeting and Free Play
Kids arrive and start playing with friends right away.
9:45 am
First Circle Time
Songs, calendar, and group conversation to start the morning.
10:00 am
Group Activity
A teacher-led activity - crafts, science, cooking, or a themed project.
10:10 am
Centers and Free Play
Open play across activity stations with parent helpers.
10:50 am
Snack Time
Parent helpers bring snack. Kids eat and talk together.
11:15 am
Second Circle Time
Stories, literacy activities, and a group wind-down before outdoor play.
11:40 am
Outdoor Play and Dismissal
Playground time. Families pick up at 12:00 pm.
Meet Mrs. Erin
Mrs. Erin leads both the Twos and Threes classes and serves as the school administrator. She has been part of the WCP community for years — first as a parent, then as a teacher.
Mrs. Erin Schmerr
Twos and Threes · School Administrator
Erin is a Cincinnati native with nearly 20 years in education, social work, and childcare. She came to WCP as a parent, fell in love with the school, and never left. She holds a degree in Social Work from Xavier University and brings genuine warmth and deep experience to every session. Outside of school she runs a photography business and loves to travel.
What your three-year-old learns at WCP
Three-year-olds learn at circle time, at tables, and during play. The Threes curriculum introduces real literacy and number skills alongside science, social studies, and creative expression - all grounded in Ohio's Early Learning Standards.
Reading and phonics
Children begin recognising and naming some letters, identifying rhymes, and understanding how books work. They learn to spot their own name in print, use pictures to help understand stories, and respond actively to read-alouds.
Writing
Children begin practising writing from top to bottom and start printing letters from their own name with assistance. They use mock letters and some conventional print as they explore writing as a meaningful activity for the first time.
Math
Counting to 10, touching and counting objects, and identifying numerals 0-5. Children name and describe shapes, sort and classify objects by size, colour, and shape, and begin developing real number sense through hands-on play.
Social and emotional development
Separating from parents, following classroom routines, demonstrating self-confidence, and showing cooperative behaviours like sharing and turn-taking. Children learn to respect authority and consider how their actions affect those around them.
Fine and gross motor skills
Using crayons, scissors, and clay builds the small muscle control children need for writing. Climbing, walking balance beams, catching balls, and jumping develop the coordination and physical confidence that carries into kindergarten.
Science and social studies
Weather, seasons, animals, plants, and life cycles through hands-on science. Social studies covers family heritage, classroom rules, community helpers, cultural traditions, and holidays. Children explore using magnets and magnifiers.
Based on Ohio's Early Learning Content Standards. Every goal in the Threes curriculum is drawn from the Ohio Department of Education's Early Learning Content Standards. View the full Threes curriculum guide →