A Guide to the Preschool Program
Our goal is to provide quality care in a secure setting
which allows independent child-directed activities at different developmental
levels. The curriculum fosters natural
curiosity and social skills necessary for a successful adjustment to school. Our large classroom area enables staff to
provide a dynamic environment; it allows for greater freedom in play and more
structured choices, while maintaining security.
Description
The preschool program is a whole language program based on
weekly themes. In an open classroom
environment, mixed ages will benefit through modeling and helping each
other. The curriculum is a two-level
program created to meet the individual needs of the child. As the child reaches a higher developmental
level they will start to do the higher level activities. Because we desire to strengthen the child's
natural love of learning, we also make the most of the many teachable moments
experienced each day. Creativity is encouraged
in all areas and activities.
Why Wigwam?
- experienced, creative, caring, consistent staff (low
turnover rate)
- many chances to experience everyday life outside of school
(field trips galore!)
-
"Please Touch" approach to play and structured
activities
- parent/family support system with parental involvement
encouraged in school activities.
Class Schedule:
7:00 - 8:30 Open
Classroom & Free Play
8:30 - 9:15
Outside/Group Game
9:15 - 9:45
Opening Circle/Exercises
9:45 - 10:00
Learning Circle*
10:00 - 11:15
Learning Centers/Snack
11:15 - 11:45
Outside
11:45 - 12:00
Lunch Prep
12:00 - 12:30
Lunch*
12:30 - 12:45
Cleanup/Bathroom
12:45 - 2:45 Nap
2:45 - 3:00 Rise
& Shine
3:00 - 3:15
Storytime*
3:15 - 4:00
Centers
4:00 - 5:00
Outside/Snack
5:00 -6:00 Open
Classroom & Free Play
Naptime Procedures:
The children are expected to sleep or rest quietly on cots
between 1:00 an 3:00 PM. One half
hour before the sleepers rise, non-sleepers and early risers will be able to
work independently on fine motor activities until naptime is over. Cot sheets are included in the activity
fee. They are sent home at the end of
the week to be laundered. Only security
items and small blankets are welcomed.
No sleeping bags, comforters, or standard-size pillows.
Graduation
At the conclusion of your child's year in the upper level
(the June before entering Kindergarten), children and parents are invited to
join us in a formal graduation ceremony.
Cap, gown, report card, diploma and a graduation party are part of the
celebration
Staff
The qualified, caring, and enthusiastic staff consists of
certified teachers with Bachelor or Science degrees in Early Childhood and
Elementary Ed., as well as aids currently enrolled in college education
courses. The staff is also certified in
First Aid and CPR.
Circle Time
A daily event introducing or enriching the weekly theme and
letter through teacher-lead discussions, songs, books, finger-plays and games.
Popular children's literature is used to enhance comprehension of the concept,
encourage the love of reading, and inspire the imagination.
Center Time
During center time, independent preschoolers choose an area
to do hands-on learning.
These include:
Books/Listening
Manipulatives
Blocks Dramatic Play
Imaginative Art
Sensory Table
Science/Nature
Computer
Themes Project Area
Math Readiness
"Writing" Center Lifeskills (snacks)
Centers include, but not limited to:
Puppetry, painting (finger & easel), marble-works, Brio
trains, sand, geoboards, story tapes, magnets, musical instruments, assorted
puzzles, water play, doll house, interactive software, etc.
Educational goals for center time are:
- elementary use of
scissors
- recognition of name
in print
- ability to print
first name
- self-dressing
- rote counting to 20
- recognition of
numbers to 10
- recognition of some
shapes
(circle, rectangle,
triangle, square)
- color recognition
(8 basic)
- general awareness
of seasons
- days of the week
(rote)
- recognition of
major body parts
- recognition of some
letters
- accept and respond
to adult authority
- respect and show
concern for people and things
- playing and sharing
cooperatively with others
- appropriate control
over feelings
- lengthening
attention span (10 minutes)
Rates:
Full Time
-
Plan 60 - $194.00/2 activity fees
Up to 60 hours per week
Earn 5 vacation coupons after 6 mths.
-
Plan 45 - $174.00/2 activity fees
Up to 45 hours per week
Earn 5 vacation coupons after 6 mths.
Part Time
-
Plan 35 - $158.00/2 activity fees
Up to 35 hours per week
Earn 5 vacation coupons after 12 mths.
-
Plan 23 - $119.00/1 activity fee
Up to 23 hours per week
Earn 5 vacation coupons after 12 mths.
Hourly- $5.00
- $10.00 cot sheet/per event activity fee
- Up to 10 hours per week
-
Subject to availability
-
Tuition due monthly
-
Not eligible for vacation
Includes:
- Ratio: 1 adult for 10 children
- P.M. Snacks
- Milk at lunch/ juice with snacks
- One hot lunch per week
(Sept.. - June)
for
full/part-timers
(Rates subject to change every May)
ACTIVITY FEE DUE OCT. AND JAN.
All information is subject to change.
For further information see handbook or call (215) 256-1222
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