is designed so that all children have an opportunity to have
meaningful early learning experiences, and to achieve success during Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten. Successful Preschool and Pre-K students have had many experiences in:
  • Free play.
  • Following simple directions.
  • Interacting verbally with others.
  • Being read to.
  • Retelling a story in his/her own words.
  • Being separated from mom, dad, and family.
  • Accepting and responding to authority.
  • Following a daily routine.
  • Attending to a task.
  • Group interaction.
  • Taking care of personal needs and belongings.
  • Using technology as an educational tool and conversation stimulus.
  • Identifying his/her own first name.
  • Telling his/her address and telephone number.
  • Running, hopping, jumping, and playing with a ball.
  • Learning from real life items, such as puzzles, hammers, spoons, pennies, etc.
  • Discussing common objects.
  • Using positional words, such as up, down, on, off, in front, over, etc.
  • Using paper, pencil, crayons, and scissors.

Teachers
Our Preschool and Pre-K teachers are dedicated professional educators whose primary goal is your child’s preparation for kindergaten. All of our lead teachers have a college degree in Early Childhood Education. In addition, each teacher is CPR & First Aid certified and also attends on-going training classes and workshops in Early Education and Care. 

Curriculum
The Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten student’s first experiences are in a classroom that is friendly and interesting.  While the curriculum outlines definite goals, the instructor recognizes each child’s individuality and they each have their own unique timetable for growth.  Stimulating activities that encompass moral values are planned to be developmentally appropriate and are presented in an inclusive manner. During a typical year, your child will participate in many of the following activities:

  Reading Readiness / Language Acquisition
  • Listening to and discussing stories, poems, and rhymes.
  • Interacting with print by writing and drawing.
  • Seeing and hearing likenesses and differences.
  • Recognizing basic colors.
  • Recognizing the alphabet in and out of order.
  • Speaking so others can understand.
  • Communicating experiences in complete sentences.
  • Associating letter sounds.

   Math Readiness
  • Counting objects from 1 to 30 (or more).
  • Recognizing sets of 1 to 10.
  • Initial Reading of numerals 1 to 20 in and out of sequence.
  • Initial Writing Stage of numerals 1 to 10.
  • Understanding the order of numerals 1 to 10 and associating them with a group of corresponding size.
  • Using basic vocabulary of comparison correctly, such as smaller, larger, more and less.
  • Recognizing basic geometric shapes.
  • Recognizing and extending patterns.

  Science
  • Interact with and explore a variety of objects.
  • Use senses to investigate and gather facts & information.
  • Participate in science experiments.
  • Use a variety of scientific tools, such as balance scales, magnifying glasses, thermometers, etc.
  • Use familiar materials to measure things.
  • Observe and describe objects.
  • Develop a growing ability to ask questions and to describe information.

Additional Enrichment Components
  Bible
  • Basic discussions about biblical history, and its significance.
  • Character building modeled after influential Christians.
  • Memorization of scripture. 

  Music
  • Singing songs for enjoyment.
  • Using rhythm instruments.
  • Participating in musical games and rhythms.

   Art
  • Experiencing a wide variety of materials, such as chalk, paint, clay crayons, finger paints, etc.
  • Experiencing using scissors and paste/glue correctly and  safely.

  Physical Activities
  • Participating in games and exercises which promote coordination, as well as proper motor development, both large and small.

   Technology
  • Computer Use.                             
  • Visual Media.
  • Access to and utilization of listening devices.

Tuition & Fees
  Age 4
    All-Day Preschool - 6:30am to 6:00pm - 9/1/10 thru 5/27/11            
     * No Drop-offs or Pick-ups Between 11:30am and 2:30pm (Lunch and Nap)
  • 5 Days Weekly (M-F)  $125 per week 
  • 2 to 4 Days Weekly (M-F)  $29 per day

    Preschool - 9:00am to 11:30am - 9/1/10 thru 5/27/11
  • 5 Days Weekly (M-F)  $155 per month
  • 3 Days Weekly (M/W/F)  $115 per month
  • 2 Days Weekly (Tu/Th)  $90 per month
  Age 5
    All-Day Pre-K - 6:30am to 6:00pm - 9/1/10 thru 5/27/10
     * No Drop-offs or Pick-ups Between 11:30am and 2:30pm (Lunch and Nap)
  • 5 Days Weekly (M-F)  $125 per week

    Pre-K- 9:00am to 11:30pm - 9/1/10 thru 5/27/11
  • 5 Days Weekly (M-F)  $155 per month 

    All-Day Preschool - 6:30am to 6:00pm - 9/1/10 thru 5/27/11            
     * No Drop-offs or Pick-ups Between 11:30am and 2:30pm (Lunch and Nap)
  • 2 to 4 Days Weekly (M-F)  $29 per day

    Preschool - 9:00am to 11:30am - 9/1/10 thru 5/27/11
  • 3 Days Weekly (M/W/F)  $115 per month
  • 2 Days Weekly (Tu/Th)  $90 per month

  Summer Enrichment Camp (Age 4 & 5) - 5/31/11 thru 8/23/11
     * No Drop-offs or Pick-ups Between 11:30am and 2:30pm (Lunch and Nap)
  • Full-Day (M-F) 6:30am to 6:00pm $125 per week / $29 per day
  • Part-Day (M-F) 6:30am to 6:00pm (Up to 6 Hours) $75 per week / $16 per day
          
* In addition to tuition, there is an initial $55 registration fee. Financial aid is
available for those who qualify.



    











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