Small World Learning & Child Care Center

10/09/2026

We had an incredibly exciting and memorable week at Small World! Picture day went phenomenally and we can’t wait to see how their smiles turned out! Thank you, families, for helping them get ready for their close-ups! To wrap up Fire Prevention Week, we had a very special visit from our LAFD firefighters who gave us a close-up look at the fire truck showed us how the equipment works! The children learned about fire safety, got to see a firefighter put on all of their heavy gear so they know that firefighters are friendly helpers in an emergency, and got some fun activities, helmets, and stickers to take home!

Week of October 12th -16th
Letter: D

Monday 10/12: Granby Schools CLOSED. Small World OPEN for a play only day!

Thursday 10/15: Vision Screenings from 8:30-9:15am. Your child will only be screened if you returned a consent form!

Friday 10/16: Bike Friday & Show and Tell for Letter C, Letter D, Red, and/or Rectangles!

——— Reminders ———
• Wednesday 10/21: Field Trip to Roaring Brook! Forms and payment are due 10/13
• Friday 10/23: Mad Science HERE with “Animal Friends”
• Please don’t forget to start sending your child with extra layers for chilly days!

09/25/2026

Our preschoolers had a fantastic week exploring the color green, triangle shapes, and the beautiful signs of the changing seasons!🍂🌤️

Week of September 28th - October 2nd
Letter: B
Color: Blue
Shape: Square

Tuesday 9/29: Wear BLUE! 🔵

Wednesday 9/30: Wear BLUE! 🔵

Friday 10/2: LOTS GOING ON!...
•Show and Tell: Letter B, Blue, Squares
•Bike Friday
•PIZZA FRIDAY! No need to pack lunch.

——— Upcoming & Reminders ———
•Thursday 10/8: Picture Day! Last day to register is 10/4! https://my.photoday.com/gallery/small-world-back-to-school
•Scholastic orders are back! Information and flyers are in parent pockets, the deadline to place your September order is October 10th!
•The class list and contact sheet will be distributed next week! Please reach out to Doreen by Wednesday 9/30 at the absolute latest if you DO NOT want your contact information included on this.

09/18/2026

Thank goodness for the weekend, your preschoolers deserve a well earned rest for all their hard work! They gave it their all this week learning about letters, colors, shapes, new songs, new games, good hygiene habits, nutrition, and math skills! There is no letter next week and a no school day on Monday, but we will still be continuing our academic groups along with colors and shapes!

Week of September 21st - 25th
Color: Green
Shape: Triangle

Monday 9/21: Granby Public Schools CLOSED. Small World OPEN for a play only day!

Tuesday 9/22: Wear GREEN!

Wednesday 9/23: Wear GREEN!

Friday 9/25: Show & Tell for any items Green and/or Triangle shaped AND Bike Friday!!!

——— Upcoming & Reminders ———
*Don’t forget to start packing that extra layer for chilly mornings and afternoons! We are soaking up the outside time for as long as we can!!!
*There is a sign up sheet on the front bulletin board for our field trip to Roaring Brook Nature Center on Wednesday 10/21! Please add your name if you’d like to be a parent helper!
*Thursday 10/8: Picture Day! To sign up for Picture Day, fill out your child’s first & last name, parent name(s), and parent email(s) in the form below. There is no charge to sign up for photos - you only purchase what you like after you see your child’s images!

09/11/2026

We are officially in preschool mode! This week was all about learning routines, making new friends, and having fun!!! They did phenomenal! Next week kicks off alphabet learning and our unit on colors and shapes! 📚🤩

Week of September 14th - 18th
Letter: A
Color: Yellow
Shape: Circle

Tuesday 9/15: Wear YELLOW!

Wednesday 9/16: Wear YELLOW!

Friday 9/18: Bike Friday AND Show & Tell for Letter A, Yellow, and/or Circle. You may bring an item for one or all!

——— Upcoming & Reminders ———
• Monday 9/21: Granby Schools CLOSED. Small World OPEN for a play only day!
• Thursday 10/8: Picture Day! To sign up for Picture Day, fill out your child’s first & last name, parent name(s), and parent email(s) in the form below. There is no charge to sign up for photos - you only purchase what you like after you see your child’s images! https://my.photoday.com/gallery/small-world-back-to-school
• Wednesday 10/21: Field Trip to Roaring Brook Nature Center! Forms and payment information were sent out in the back to school newsletter. There is also a sign up sheet on the front bulletin board for parent helpers!

09/11/2026

Where were you 25 years ago on September 11, 2001?

Were you at work, at school, at home, or were you not even born yet? For those who remember that day, it is one of those moments in history where you can still recall exactly where you were and what you were doing when you heard the news.

Twenty-five years later, we remember the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the first responders who answered the call.

We will never forget.🇺🇸

09/05/2026

It’s time!!! The Small World academic year officially begins next week and we are more than excited to get this year started! 📚✏️❤️ Here are a few reminders as we begin this new school year:

-When you arrive at Small World your child’s routine should be putting their things in their cubby, water bottle to the bins in the lunchroom, and then lunch in the fridge. They may then have the choice of playing in the lunchroom or the craft room, as long as there is an adult in those rooms and there is space!

-YOUR daily routine should include checking hallway parent pockets, the weekly whiteboard, and our front bulletin board to make sure you are up to date on any notices and events we have going on! 😊

-Make sure your child has an appropriate amount of spare clothes to start the year off! Spills, accidents and the occasional playground mess do happen! A good rule of thumb - 3 year olds should have 2-3 changes of clothes, 4 year olds should have 1-2, and 5 year olds should have at least 1!

-Please try to make us aware of any absences or late arrivals (after 9:30am) as soon as you can! We begin our preschool portion of the day with snack and story beginning between 9:30-9:45am each morning.

Week of September 7th - 11th

Monday 9/7: Small World CLOSED.

Tuesday 9/8: 1st Day of Preschool!

Wednesday 9/9: 1st Day of Preschool!

Friday 9/11: Bring Your Bike/Trike/Scooter Friday! Please remember we do NOT allow riding bikes in the parking lot if the yellow lines are not up. Bikes can be walked to the fence and parked with helmets!

——— Upcoming & Reminders ———
* The week of September 14th begins our weekly letters, colors, and shapes! Please mark your calendars for the following:
* 9/15 & 9/16: Wear YELLOW
* 9/22 & 9/23: Wear GREEN
* 9/29 & 9/30: Wear BLUE
* 10/6 & 10/7: Wear RED

08/14/2026

Farm week, favorite week!!! 🚜🐄🌽 Our field trip to Gran-Val Scoop was AMAZING. We tried the ice cream (twice!), fed the animals, and had a great picnic lunch! Thank you parent helpers for coming along with us, we appreciate your help in always making these trips go so smoothly! And… Everyone make sure to tell Miss Erika on Monday that she’s the coolest teacher ever for all the learning and fun activities she brought to Small World this week!❤️

Week of August 17th - August 21st
Theme: Back to School 📚✏️🏫🖍️

Monday 8/17: Color & Shape Day. Wear your FAVORITE color to school as we spend a day getting creative with color exploration!

Tuesday 8/18: Book Day. Bring your FAVORITE book to school to share during groups! We’ll be making our own books to bring home too!

Thursday 8/20: Letter & Number Day. Today we will review all the important letters and numbers in their life as we gear up for school to start again!

Friday 8/21: Small World’s Annual Kick-Off Cookout. After closing, we will launch the new school year with a cookout of hot dogs and hamburgers, ice cream sundae making, giant 3-in-1 inflatable obstacle course, a preschool only bounce house and entertainment! RSVP on the front board and sign up to bring food items if you’d like to!

08/04/2026

08/01/2026

While we wish the weather cooperated a bit more, we still made the most of our Camp Week! And thank you to all our families who contributed the snacks for our Monday party, it made our PJ day extra special!

Week of August 3rd - August 7th
Theme: Party Time 🎉🎈🥳

Tuesday 8/4: Dance Party Day 🕺🏽🎶 Bring your best moves for the dance competition! All things groove including a themed-craft and dancing thrills!

Thursday 8/6: Throwback Thursday 🪩📼 We will create our own tie-dye masterpieces on this 70's inspired day. For this day, please provide a white cotton T-shirt or tank top clearly labeled with your child's name AND bring in a baby picture for our throwback "Who's That Baby" guessing game!

Friday 8/7: Carnival Day 🎟️🍿 The day will be all things carnival with an inflatable bounce house, carnival craft, games and treats. We will also have tattoos for the children on this very special day. The cost for the day's activities is $10 per child. Please make sure you have returned your permission form for the day’s activities.

——— Upcoming ———
Tuesday 8/11: Field Trip to Gran-Val Scoop. We will leave Small World, rain or shine, at 10:15 a.m. by bus and return by 1:00 p.m. Children will tour the dairy barn and will learn about the ice cream making process. Children will also have a chance to feed and interact with the other farm animals. After the program, we will have a picnic lunch and will enjoy a kiddie cone! Please pack a labeled, non-perishable brown bag lunch and drink for this day. Please sign and return the attached permission slip. The cost of this trip is $35. There is no fee for parent helpers, if you would like to help us on this trip, please sign up on the front bulletin board!

07/25/2026

Your all-stars spent the week showing off their team spirit, trying new sports, and crafting their own fan gear! We also raised money for St. Jude’s and participated in our annual Trike-a-Thon where we learned and practiced all the rules of bike safety! Granby PD’s Officer Deloy also made a special visit to speak with us, and since it was raining we can expect another special visit from him AND his bike to come ride with us again soon! It was a very active week, now time to settle in for some calm campsite time…!

Week of July 27 – July 31st
Theme: Camp Out ⛺️🔥🗺️

Monday 7/27: Pajama Day 🦙😴 Come to school in your pajamas! This morning will include all things sleepy and bedtime including a breakfast snack, themed craft, and games. Children may also arrive in slippers to wear indoors, but please bring an additional change of clothes and appropriate shoes for outdoor play.

Wednesday 7/29: Small World’s Campout ⛺️ Get ready for a mini vacation! We will enjoy a special s’mores treat for snack and play some fun camping games and activities such as bingo!

Friday 7/31: Bike Friday! 🚲

——— Reminders ———
•Thursday 8/6 is our “Throwback Thursday” theme day! Please bring in a white cotton tshirt or tank top for your child to tie dye AND a baby picture for our “Who’s that Baby” guessing game!
•Friday 8/7 is Carnival Day! Please make sure you return permission forms and money ($10) for this exciting theme day!