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Class Descriptions

Our one-year-old class is offered to children who have turned one year of age by September 1, 2008.  Our enrollment per class is limited to 12 children with three adult teachers. DAYS OFFERED - Tuesday/Thursday or Wednesday/Friday (You may add Monday to either set of days if it’s available)          SCHOOL HOURS - 9:30 - 1:00          TUITION - $170.00/two days; $205.00/three days (tuition amount is monthly depending on the number of days enrolled) A non-refundable fee of $100.00 must be paid at the time you register. The One Year Program is designed to provide a fun day for your child in an environment where they feel safe and loved.   It offers them an opportunit to socialize with other children their own age and learn appropriate play while giving mom a chance to run errands secheule appointments or just relax. Each day your child comes to preschool they will get lots of playtime both indoor & outdoor, a snack (which we provide), music, and lunch (which you provide).  The ones often do simple art projects and with the help of their teachers make wonderful gifts to surprise you with on special occasions.  Each child should come to preschool with a bag containing an ample supply of diapers, one labeled (both top & bottom) sippy cup and a complete change of clothes. For most one’s this is their very first experience in a group setting away from mom.  We believe this should be a happy time for both of you. We appreciate the trust you place in us when you allow us to care for your child.

We offer three sets of classes for two year olds. Each class is limited to ten children with a lead teacher and an assistant teacher.  Two’s are placed according to where their birthday falls. YOUNG TWO - Turns 2 between April & August 31, 2008 MIXED TWO - Turns 3 between November 2008 & March 2009 OLD TWO - Turns 3 between September 2008& January 2009 DAYS OFFERED - Monday/Wednesday/Friday or Tuesday/Thursday SCHOOL HOURS - 9:30 am - 1:00 pm TUITION - $170.00/two days; $205.00/three days  (Tuition amount is monthly depending on the number of days enrolled) A non-refundable fee of $100.00 must be paid at the time you register. The Two Year Program is designed to provide a wonderful learning experience for the two-year old child.  Each day includes playtime (indoor & outdoor), a snack (which we provide), story time, an art project, music,  and lunch (which you provide). Two’s are introduced to:  1. The eight primary colors             4. Group participation.   2. The four basic shapes.               5. Good Hygiene - hand washing,   3. The numbers 1 - 10.                        table & bathroom manners. Goals of the Two Year Old Program are:  1. Appropriate social interaction with other children.  2. Developing listening skills & learning to follow directions.  3. Developing fine & gross motor skills.  4. Assisting parents with potty training. For most two’s this is their very first experience in a large group setting away from home. Therefore, it is of the greatest importance that this be a happy time, and one that will be a foundation on which to build for many  years to come.

We offer three sets of classes for three year olds.  Each class is limited to ten children with a lead teacher and an assistant teacher who moves between two classes, as the teachers need her.  Three’s are placed according to where their birthday falls. YOUNG THREE - Turns 3 between April and August  31, 2008 OLD THREE - Turns 4 between September 2008 and January 2009 MIXED THREE - Turns 4 between November 2008 and March 2009 DAYS OFFERED: Monday-Wednesday-Friday or Tuesday-Thursday Monday-Tuesday-Thursday (Mixed Threes have first priority & Old Threes have second priority for these days)  SCHOOL HOURS: 9:30 am - 1:00 pm TUITION: $170.00/two days; $205.00/three days (Tuition amount is monthly depending on the number of days enrolled) A non-refundable fee of $100.00 must be paid at the time you register. The Three Year Program is designed to provide your child with a fun filled day that is academically appropriate and allows each child to progress at their own pace guided by supportive teachers who work closely with parents.  Social and emotional development are also important parts of our programm getting along with others, sharing, cooperating, using good manners, developing self-confidence and self-control are skills which we strive to teach.  Each day includes playtime (indoor & outdoor), a snack (which we provide), story time, circle time, an art project, music and lunch (which you provide). Goals of the Three Year Old Program are: 1. Successful social interaction with other children. 2. The development of listening skills & the ability to follow directions.  3. The development of large & small motor skills. 4. Learning to transition from one activity to another.  All Three Year Olds are introduced to and helped to master the following: 1. Color & shape recognition   2. Number & letter recognition  3. Writing their name 4. Seasons of the year    5. Months of the year 6. Days of the week The Threes are an active & busy group that participates in many units of study during the year: The Five Senses, Farm Week, Ocean Week, Community Helpers, Dental Health & Fire Safety.

Our Four-Year-Old curriculum is designed to start children on the road to exciting and stimulating learning. These are crucial years for laying the groundwork and developing a child's attitude toward school. Young children learn by doing and we include many activities in a classroom setting that make learning fun and easy. We believe class sizes should be small and limit our classes to 12 students. Each child is an individual and has individual needs and abilities. We keep our environment relaxed, which allows every child the opportunity to develop at their own pace. Our program guides your child through the early stages of development - social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual.  We make sure your child is ready for kindergarten by having structured learning times. Learning to listen and follow directions are goals of our program. In addition the foundations in language arts, reading readiness and mathematics are laid through the use of concrete objects, art projects, discussions, learning centers, computer time, games and much more. Reading and Number Readiness  1. Identification of upper and lower case letters 2. Introduction to letter-sound association  3. Listening to stories, talking, discussing a story and putting events in sequence  4. Top to bottom  5. Matching letters  6. Left to right progression  7. Visual recognition of numerals, counting and counting activities, associating numerals and objects  8. Hearing rhyming words - pre-phonics  9. Visual perception, eye-hand coordination, and thinking skills worksheets     Writing:  1. Develop fine motor skills, print first name, trace shapes, draw lines, circles and shapes, uses scissors  2. Regular pencils and grips enforce proper finger alignment Listening Skills:  1. Students will learn rhymes and verses associated with many different thematic units.  2. Students will be able to listen to a short story and answer simple questions about the story.  3. They will be able to listen to directions from the teacher and follow several part directions in order.  Physical Development:  1. Use of manipulative tools - crayons, paint brushes, pencils, glue, clay, chalk and small objects as counters  2. Gross motor skills - running, games, hopping, throwing, catching and much more.  Social Development:  1. Cooperates with teacher and others in class  2. Takes turns and is able to share  3. Self control and respect for authority  4. Star Student, which includes speaking in front of the class and exercising independence and builds self-confidence and self-esteem.  5. Relate and share individual experiences  6. Knows address/telephone number/age and birthday  Social Studies and Science Social studies and science are coordinated and integrated with all thematic units. Many thematic units are planned which specifically target social studies and science topics. (i.e. space, ocean, farm and many more)  School Hours: 9:30 am - 1:00 pm Days Offered: Monday - Friday or Tuesday - Friday Tuition: $ 220.00/four days; $ 240.00/five days (Tuition amount is monthly depending on the number of days enrolled) A non-refundable fee of $ 100.00 must be paid at the time you register.