Smart Tots = Fun + Learning

The San Carlos Recreation Department combines recreation fun with learning fun to give your child a well-rounded social experience in a small group setting. Our outstanding staff of caring, dedicated, enthusiastic professionals provides a warm environment in which to play, grow and learn. The program is designed to encourage exploration and creativity in a fun, stimulating atmosphere through art, music, social play, crafts, story telling, movement, outdoor play, special events and holiday programs.

Important Smart Tots Dates To Remember!
2013-2014 School Year Registration Open to Public	May 1, 2013
Laureola Pre-K Graduation	June 13, 2013
Smart Tots Summer Camp	June 24 - August 2, 2013
First Day of School - M/W	August 26, 2013
First Day of School - Tu/Th	August 27, 2013

Bright Beginnings Pre-School (Ages 3-4)

Through play, we learn colors, shapes, eye-hand coordination and motor skills. We introduce and emphasize counting, numbers and the alphabet as part of the pre-school learning curriculum. Children must be 3 years old by the first day of the session and toilet-trained, no exceptions. Classes are held at: Burton Park, Youth Center, 1001 Chestnut Street, San Carlos Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:00am-12:00pm Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00am-12:00pm Sign up for M/W and/or Tu/Th

Laureola Cottage Kids Pre-Kindergarten (Ages 4-5)

This class is the 'next step' for pre-schoolers entering Kindergarten. Your child will learn decision making and problem solving skills, enhancing his/her own self-esteem and independence. Our hands-on curriculum will help prepare your child for Kindergarten and the ongoing, life-long learning process.  Children must be 4 years old by the first day of the session and toilet-trained, no exceptions. Classes are held at: Laureola Park, 503 Old County Road, San Carlos Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:00am-12:00pm Lunch Bunch, 12:00-1:00pm (additional registration fee) Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00am-12:00pm Lunch Bunch, 12:00-1:00pm (additional registration fee) Sign up for M/W and/or Tu/Th

Creative Art Class (Ages 3-5) Students will explore, create and connect in this exciting class that develops and encourages self-expression and confidence through visual arts.  Budding Picasso's will foster their imagination and generate their creativity by dabbling in various mediums from clay, to language arts and storytelling.  Children must be 3 years old by the first day of the session and toilet-trained, no exceptions. Classes are held at: Laureola Park, 503 Old County Road, San Carlos Fridays, 9:00am-12:00pm Lunch Bunch, 12:00-1:00pm (additional registration fee)