About Our classes
We
have 7 regular classrooms and 1 classroom designated for our music,
fitness, library, and art classes. Our students attend library, specials
and recess. All day students have lunch at school (provided by the
family of each all-day student) and a short rest period. We choose to
offer lots of opportunity to transition in and out of the classroom so students can experience a variety of learning and teaching styles.
Before & After School Care
Preschool: Runs from 7:00-8:30 am & 3:00-5:30 pm for children 2- 5 years of age and who are currently enrolled in one of our preschool classes. A snack is provided for each child in aftercare.
Elementary: Before care runs from 7:00-8:30 am on Wednesday mornings only for DeKalb Central’s delayed start and also on weather-related delays. Elementary aftercare runs Monday-Friday from 2:30-5:30 pm and students are provided a snack. Transportation must be arranged by the parent through DeKalb Central Transportation for both before and aftercare.
Summer ChildCare
We offer a full time childcare option for the summer to preschool and elementary age children. We provide in house special guests and events, employee our same highly qualified staff, participation in our Fine
Arts Camp, and snacks. Parents provide a packed lunch for students. 1-5 day a week options are available throughout the summer. Summer childcare runs from May 30-August 9.
Afternoon Enrichment
This
option can be added to any morning preschool class to make it a full
day program. Students pack a lunch and have a rest time followed by
enrichment activities. These are month long inquiry themes with hands on
academic and play woven into the afternoon.
About Little Learners
Students
are 2 years old. Class options include Tuesday/Thursday ($100/month), Monday/Wednesday/Friday ($150/month), or Monday-Friday ($200/month) from 8:30-11:30 am.
Students in the Little
Learners do not have to be potty trained,
however, parents are expected to provide diapers, wipes, and diaper
cream. This class is designed to aid young children in the development
of social and motor skills. This development will be encouraged through
exploration of art and the senses, songs, rhymes, and finger plays. The
Little Learners provides students with the opportunity to become
familiar with a school and classroom environment while learning how to
cope with the anxiety of being separated from familiar surroundings.
LEARNING GOALS INCLUDE:
- Social and Emotional Development
- Early Language Skills
- Early Math Skills
- Gross Motor Development
- Fine Motor Development
- Awareness of the 5 Senses
About Early Learners
Students must be 3 years old and potty trained. Class options include Tuesday/Thursday ($100/month), Monday/Wednesday/Friday ($150/month), or Monday-Friday ($200/month) from 8:30-11:30 am.
Early
Learners will begin to develop knowledge of basic shapes, colors,
letters, and numbers. These students will also begin to develop pre-writing
and pre-reading skills through the exploration of the alphabet.
LEARNING GOALS INCLUDE:
- Social and Emotional Development
- Active Listening and Following Directions
- Perception Skills (Opposites and Matching)
- Gross Motor Development
- Fine Motor Development
- Name Recognition
- Number Recognition
About Early Pre-K
Students
are 4 on or after Aug. 1, but will not enter kindergarten in the fall.
Classes are Monday-Friday ($200/month) from 8:30-11:30 am.
The all-day option for this class has a nap time included.
Students in the Early Pre-K class begin to prepare for the transition
into kindergarten.
LEARNING GOALS INCLUDE:
- Motor skill Development
- Language Development
- Letter and Number Recognition
- Age Appropriate Math, Science and Writing Skills
- Pre-Writing and Pre-Reading Skills
- Social Development
About Pre-K
Students
are 4 by Aug. 1 and will attend kindergarten in the fall. Class options include Monday/Wednesday/Friday ($150/month) and Monday-Friday ($200/month) from 8:30-11:30 am.
This class is
designed to help the students become independent and aware of the
expectations as they begin the transition into kindergarten.
LEARNING GOALS INCLUDE:
- Large and Fine Motor Skill Development
- Phonemic Awareness
- Letter and Number Recognition
- Vocabulary Development
- Number Sense
- Age Appropriate Math, Science and Writing Skills
- Pre-Writing and Pre-Reading Skills