PreSchool Program

The Preschool program provides all of the following:

Social Skills - designed to help each child develop a strong sense of self-esteem while, at the same, learning to work with, listen to and respect each other.

Language Skills - emphasis on learning to speak to the group, and on listening to what others say. As part of their early reading experiences, we use 'phonic', 'look and say' and 'real books' as well as the 'shared reading experience'. We also use the widely acclaimed, multi-sensory approach to teaching all the sounds in our alphabet called 'Jolly Phonics'.

Practical Skills - designed to teach every day skills such as tying their shoes, pouring liquids, cleaning up after themselves. We introduce the origins and customs for all of the common holidays both religious and cultural to help them understand the diversity that exists in our country. We also introduce the concept of "giving to others" who are less fortunate than themselves, through fundraising events for charity.

Physical Development - focus is on improving coordination, control, manipulation skills and movement. We provide indoor and outdoor equipment and regular activities to develop necessary physical skills.

Creativity - includes arts and crafts as well as using percussion instruments, moving to music or spoken language, drama allowing time for the children to become engaged in imaginary play, with or without props.

Math - includes teaching numbers and basic concepts such as size, shape and color, time and dates using every day common objects.

After-School Program

the after school program combines childcare and enrichment classes for children in kindergarten to 5th grade.

Number of Days - children may attend 1-5 days per week.

Times - hours are 2:30pm to 6:00pm Monday through Friday

Activities - Staff members meet, greet and welcome children, help them settle in to their after school routine, and spend the afternoon with them. During a typical week, children have a regular schedule of enrichment classes, time to do their homework in the Homework Room, and on certain days special time to participate in a variety of age-appropriate activities and games.

Kindergarten - The staff to child ratio is one to five. Kindergartners remains together throughout the after school hours. The program includes ample time for creative play, and enrichment activities such as storytelling, gymnastics, music, creative movement, mosaics and cooking. A snack is provided. Weather permitting, a portion of the play time will be spent outdoors.

Grades 1-5 - time is spent either in enrichment classes or in the homework room.

Enrichment Classes - include drawing & painting, metalwork & jewelry, painting & collage, cartooning, sculpture & pottery, ballet, jazz, tap, modern dance, tennis, gymnastics, science, kid sports, origami, music technology, track & field, yoga, crocheting & knitting, miniature broadway, chess, comic book art and cooking. Parents may schedule private music lessons at the school if space is available.

Homework Room - housed in a large, open and quiet environment that encourages children to work productively with the help of staff as a place to begin their homework. The Homework Room is available Monday through Thursday from 3:30pm to 5:30pm. Children can use it before or after their scheduled enrichment classes.

Transportation - we provide transportation from neighborhood schools with bus. If our bus doesn't go to your child's school, you will need to make private arrangements for transportation.

Summer Day Camp Program

The daily schedule includes a diverse mix of sports, arts, and much more. Activities include all of the following: soccer, softball, basketball, sand volleyball, music, martial arts, jewelry making, fine arts, crafts, ceramics, cooking, videography, cartooning, tennis, nature and our exciting climbing tower.

Two days a week are devoted to field trips. One day to the local Y for both instructional and fun swimming. The second trip day will explore everything from local museums to the famous Ice Cream Factory.

The summer will conclude with a day trip to Old Dominion Amusement Park.