Welcome!
Our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing and engaging early learning environment that effectively supports the diverse needs of children and families in our community and creates a foundation for children to be able to enter Kindergarten as a lifelong learner and a critically-thinking citizen.
Vision
Our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing and engaging early learning environment that
effectively supports the diverse needs of children and families in our community and
creates a foundation for children to be able to enter Kindergarten as a lifelong learner
and a critically-thinking citizen.
Mission
- Play is the work of children.
- The safety and overall well-being of each child is our first priority.
- The classroom environment should be safe, nurturing and engaging.
- Children can be guided to develop self-control by learning to manage their bodies and emotions.
- The learning materials that we choose should be developmentally appropriate.
- Learning experiences should be individualized to each child’s specific needs and development.
- The role of the teacher is to be a facilitative guide to help children meet developmentally appropriate milestones through
inspired learning. - Teachers and families should work together as partners in both teaching and assessing children.
- Children learn best in social settings with hands-on, meaningful and constructive learning experiences.
- Learning experiences are most meaningful when the development, experiences, interests and culture of each individual
child is taken into consideration. - Learning experiences should be a balance of whole group, small group or individual teacher and child-directed activities.
- Children should be assessed on an ongoing basis using a variety of evidence-based methods to determine if they are
appropriately meeting curricular objectives. - Our curriculum should address all areas of children’s development: physical, social/emotional, language &
communication and cognitive. - Everything we do should have a purpose and be grounded in best practices for early childhood education.
- All learning experiences should be aligned to California’s Early Learning & Development Standards to ensure that
children are fully prepared for Kindergarten.
Philosophy
- I was born and raised in Tracy. I have
been teaching for 20 years. In high
school, I took ROP classes and that's
when I discovered my passion for
teaching. I continued my education at
Delta College. I love seeing children
light up when they understand an
activity or write a letter correctly.
- Ms. Amber
Mother of 3 with over 25 years’
experience working with children. After
running her own licensed daycare for 3
years, Ms. Analiese shifted her focus on
children ages 2 1/2 to 5 years of age.
She is Infant/Child First Aid, CPR and
Trustline Certified.
- Mrs. Analiese
I have been working with children for
27 years. I am married and have 2
boys. I love spending time with my
family when I am not working. I love
traveling, going to the movies and
anything Disney!
- Mrs. Lisa
Meet Your Teachers
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Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
8:30 AM | AM Pre-K | AM Preschool | AM Pre-K | AM Preschool | AM Pre-K |
9:30 AM | AM Pre-K | AM Preschool | AM Pre-K | AM Preschool | AM Pre-K |
10:30 AM | AM Pre-K | AM Preschool | AM Pre-K | AM Preschool | AM Pre-K |
11:30 AM | AM Pre-K | AM Preschool | AM Pre-K | AM Preschool | AM Pre-K |
12:00 PM | Combo Preschool & | Combo Preschool & | Combo Preschool & | ||
1:00 PM | Combo Preschool & | Combo Preschool & | Combo Preschool & | ||
2:00 PM | Combo Preschool & | Combo Preschool & | Combo Preschool & | ||
3:00 PM | Combo Preschool & | Combo Preschool & | Combo Preschool & |
Class Schedule
Counting
Gardening
Writing
Arts and Crafts
Phonics
Letter and
Shape
Recognition
Curriculum
The Willow Tree Preschool is now accepting
registration for our 2025/2026 school year. We have
openings for the preschool class and the afternoon
class. We offer a half day program, with an extended
care partnership. We accept children 2.5-5 years of
age and assist with potty training!
We offer mostly organic snacks, field trips, gardening
and cooking experiences, repurposed art projects,
and include all family in our parties/celebrations and
so much more. Call or message us to schedule a tour
of our program and see what wonderful experiences
we offer for your child and family.
Click the butterfly to register.
Registration is open for the
2025/2026 school year!
NEWs
Contact us for a tour today!
Email: thewillowtreepreschool@yahoo.com
Phone: (209)830-1433
We are offering FOUR super fun weeks this summer, with all new themes! Children ages 2.5-7 years old are welcome to join us from 8:30 - 11:30 am. Children ages 3 - 10 years old are welcome to join us from 12 - 3 pm.
If your child is wearing a diaper/pull-up, there is an additional fee. Please see our registration form link below for details. Camp is offered Monday through Friday. At this time we are only offering a morning camp. If we get more interest, we may open an afternoon camp.
There is a $25 registration fee, per child, to hold their spot(s), at the time of submitting your registration form. This amount does not go towards their camp tuition. June camp tuition is due June 1st and July camp tuition is due July 1st.
Registration is based on a first-come, first-serve basis. Click the poster to register online.
2025 Registration is Open
Summer Camp