Daycare Goals
A hands on approach is used to build the foundation of daily skills and new concepts. Children experience a daily assortment of activities including sensory activities, art, educational songs, circle time, outdoor play, group play, imaginative free play and more. The goals for this group are to learn to:
– Recognize colors and shapes, as well as some alphabets and numbers from 1-10
– Develop fine motor and gross motor skills (how to hold a paintbrush/crayon/pencil)
– Strengthen hand/eye coordination
– Learn social skills to be able to play and share with others
– Be interested in learning beginner Surahs
The goal for 2 and 3 year old children is to prepare them for Pre-K in a nurturing environment that fosters the development of independence and critical thinking. The goals for this group are to learn to:
– Read their alphabets, begin writing letters, and count from 1-20
– Recognize shapes, colors, sizes, patters, and differences
– Name their body parts and five senses
– Understand parts of a family and components of nature
– Strengthen fine and gross motor skills
– Recite beginner Surahs and some duas
– Develop a level of independence and confidence in feeding, going to the potty, and changing their own clothes
– Sit, listen and be respectful for an appropriate amount of time
– Clean up their space after play
*Please note that children over 3 years old may be placed in the PreK class if it is determined they are ready.
Typical Schedule
8:00 – 8:15 – Arrival
8:15 – 8:45 – Breakfast and Free-Play
8:45 – 9:00 – Clean-up
9:00 – 9:30 – Circle Time
9:30 – 10:00 – Restroom and Snack Time
10:00 – 10:30 – Small Group Project Time (Language Arts, Math, Letter of the week, Letter Association)
10:30 – 10:45 – Clean-Up
10:45 – 11:15 – Outdoor/Indoor Play
11:15 – 11:30 – Restroom and Preparation for Lunch
11:30 – 12:15 – Lunch
12:15 – 12:30 – Clean-up and wash hands
12:30 – 12:45 – Story Time
12:45 – 2:30 – Preparation for Nap and Nap time while listening to Quranic audio
2:30 – 3:00 – Restroom and Snack Time
3:00 – 4:00 – Pick-up by parents
About the Teachers
Sr. Greisa
Assalamu Alaikum!
My name is Greisa Torres and I am the proud mother of five wonderful children, all of whom are students at Muslim Community School. I graduated with top honors as a nurse in 2006. However, in 2010, I discovered my true passion—early childhood education. After completing my training, I began working as a teacher and have been dedicated to the field ever since.
I spent 11 years at Clara Muhammad School in Miami, where I served as a preschool teacher and worked in administration for two years. In 2024, I joined the teaching staff at MCS/AA, and it has been a pleasure being part of this incredible community.
I believe that children learn best through engaging, hands-on experiences. Since I speak Spanish, I also incorporate it into the classroom by teaching them basic concepts such as colors, numbers, shapes, the days of the week, months, and the alphabet in both English and Spanish.
I look forward to continuing this beautiful journey in education with my dear students.
Assalamu Alaikum,
Sr. Greisa
Sr. Greidy
Salaam!
My name is Greidy Pacheco, and I am originally from Cuba. In my home country, I worked as a nurse for seven years—five years in neonatology and two years in cardiovascular surgery.
For about a year now, I have been working at MCS/AA as a daycare teacher. I have completed all the necessary certifications and training required for this role. I truly enjoy what I do. I love teaching children and being surrounded by their smiles and the joyful, creative moments they bring each day.
I look forward to a wonderful school year together, Insha’Allah.
Sr. Greidy
Testimonials
Will be updated shortly.
Enrollment Information
Children from 6 weeks old to four years old may enroll in the daycare. Children over three may be place in the Preschool, if it is determined they are ready.
To schedule a visit to the daycare please call 301-340-6713 (MCS office) or email earlychildhood@alimacademy.org. The tuition cost can be found by clicking here.
If you are ready to enroll, please fill out the Intake Form found here. A check list has also been included below the Intake Form link to ensure you have submitted all required documents/payments in order to receive approval for attendance.