PROGRAM

GOALS AND VALUES

To develop child-centered learning: Our play-based curriculum allows learning to emerge naturally by encouraging the children's natural curiosity and desire to learn. We promote independence and cooperative learning by guiding children’s interactions with the classroom environment, their peers, and their teachers.

To foster creativity: We encourage creative thinking at all levels, from artistic expression and creative problem solving in the classroom to innovative ideas for the program’s administration. We strive to provide a print and language rich environment that preserves the child’s home language and encourages all children to learn a second language.

To promote kindergarten readiness: We make available kindergarten readiness activities and materials. Our program fosters growth in attention span, memory, mathematical concepts, literacy, problem solving and critical thinking.

To provide security: Through the dedication and commitment of our staff and parents, we create a safe place for children to explore their world, their emotions, and their relationships. We endeavor to provide opportunities for children and adults to experience joy and playfulness with other members of our program. Our daily schedule and pace meets the needs of a child’s cognitive, physical, social and emotional needs by balancing active play, quiet time, group time, individual activity and relaxation.

To impart respect: Children, staff, and parents are treated with respect and tolerance as we strive to understand and celebrate our differences as well as our similarities.

To build community: We build relationships among parents, teachers and children by working together, sharing our cultural experiences, and communicating openly and effectively.

To encourage growth: We provide opportunities for professional and personal growth through workshops, classes and shared experiences. We provide a supportive environment that promotes leadership development, communication and commitment to social change.

To take responsibility: We create a stable environment for families and staff and ensure the long-term viability of the preschool by establishing and following responsible fiscal and operational policies. Our program employs well-trained and committed staff.

SCHEDULE

Our program offers a flexible schedules including five, three or two days a week. Aftercare is offered Monday through Friday (excluding Wednesdays) from 12:30 pm - 2:45 pm.  There is also drop in depending on availability. 

2024-2025 PROGRAM OPTIONS

Morning preschool: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 12:30 pm 

Aftercare: Monday - Friday (excluding Wednesdays) from 12:30 pm - 2:45 pm

TK PROGRAM- Subsidized

Monday-Friday curriculum focusing on children who turn 5 between December 2, 2024-June 2, 2025

PRE-K PROGRAM

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays curriculum focusing on children who will turn 5 after June 3, 2025

PRESCHOOL PROGRAM

Tuesdays and Thursdays. This curriculum will focus on children ages 2-3.

5 DAY ENROLLMENT

Five day enrollment is also offered to all ages 2 years 3 months and older.

DROP IN CARE

AM Drop In is $66 . Aftercare is $33.00.  

TUITION

2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

PREPAID MONTHLY TUITION

AM Program: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm                    Aftercare: 12:30 pm - 2:45 pm

2 days:   $550                                                    2 days:   $274

3 days:   $792                                                     3 days:   $395

5 days:   $1136                                                    4 days:   $455

DROP IN CARE

Drop-in is only available in the Aftercare program this year, for children already enrolled in the AM Program on that same day.  The drop-in fee for aftercare 2024-2025 is based upon $17.00/hour.

DISCOUNTS

There is a 20% sibling discount . This discount is applied to the second child’s tuition fees.

REGISTRATION FEE - 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

In order to secure a place in the preschool we ask for a  $250.00  registration fee.  This fee is applied towards your first month’s invoice, which will include the first month's tuition and the last month's tuition as deposit.

ANNUAL RESOURCE FEE - 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

There is an annual resource fee of  $135.00 per child, due on first invoice .  This annual fee is fixed, regardless of the program you choose. 

PARENT PARTICIPATION

Much of the quality of your program depends upon the quality of parent participation. We believe that parent involvement is and essential part of our program’s success.  Each family is required to do two Parent Task Hours per month or pay $20 per hour in lieu of work.  There is a vast variety of ways to participate each month both in the classroom and outside of classroom and via supply donations. 

PARENT WORKDAYS
Each family is required to attend one Parent Workday per school year. You do not receive Parent Task Hours for the first workday you attend. We have two parent workdays each year, one in the fall and one in the spring. If you choose to attend both workdays, you can earn Parent
Task Hours for the second. We need as many people as possible to attend these days so we can keep the school well maintained. In lieu of working you may make a $75.00 donation to the school for the workday requirement. However we usually prefer 'People Power'!!!