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Preschool Learning
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Debbie Jacobs - djacobs@ci.howell.mi.us
Preschool Director
925 W Grand River
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-0693 x.7706
(517) 546-6018 fax
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PHILOSOPHY
Our program is based on the belief that children learn through their interaction
with adults, other children and their environment. Supportive interactions lead the child to a positive self-concept that will provide a sound basis for all
subsequent learning. The program focuses on the whole child. It is designed to enhance social, emotional, cognitive, physical and creative growth of the child. We emphasize the importance of working cooperatively with parents to achieve this goal.
Program Description
All of our programs are play based and offer innovative, high-interest activities which are designed to help children build self-esteem, and advance academically and socially.
"Three’s Company”
This program is open to children who have reached three years of age by December 1st, and are potty trained.
One session is available from:
9:30 am - 11:45 am: Tues. & Thurs.
“A Time Four Me”
This program is open to children who have reached four years of age by December 1st and potty trained.
There are two sessions available:
9:30—11:45 am: Mon., Wed., & Fri.
12:45—3:00 pm: Mon., Wed., & Fri.
DAILY SCHEDULE
9:30—10:05: Free choice time (blocks, puzzles, play dough, dramatic play, legos, etc.) and,
Academic centers (pre-reading skills, science, math, sensorial, audio, etc.),
10:05—10:10: Clean-up
10:10—10:40: Circle time (discuss the days theme and activity, calendar, recognizing colors, shapes, numbers, letters, counting, and basic concepts.)
10:40—11:10: Activity (craft, cooking, simple experiments, etc.)
11:10—11:20: Bathroom and wash hands
11:20—11:30: Snack
11:30—11:45: Show and tell, story time, large motor skills, outdoor play.
(afternoon classes follow the same schedule)
FEE POLICY
A $60.00 non-refundable registration fee is due at time of registration.
Tuition for ‘Three’s Company’ is $900.00 resident/$1152.00 non- resident.
Tuition for ‘A Time Four Me’ is $1152.00 resident/$1485.00 non-resident.
Payment will be due bi-monthly: September 1st, November 1st, January 1st, and March 1st.
(Residents: City of Howell, and Township of: Oceola)
STAFF AND VOLUNTEER SCREENING POLICY
Staff will have signed a written statement, stating that they do not have a child abuse or criminal record.
In addition they will be screened through state and local authorities to verify this.
Parent volunteers will not be left unattended with children at any time.
ADMISSION POLICY
Requirements
Completed Child Placement Contract
Completed Child Information Card
Completed Health Form, signed and dated by a doctor.
Tuition paid up to date.
SCHEDULE OF OPERATIONS
School will begin the first week of September and will follow closely to the Howell Public Schools holiday and inclement weather closings. One exception to this is, the Preschool’s Christmas holiday break starts one week early. The last week of school is the third week in May.
WITHDRAWAL POLICY
If the teacher or parent makes a decision to remove a child from the class permanently, the following will apply:
· $60.00 registration fee will not be refunded.
· A figure will be calculated to account for the number of days the child attended.
· One full month of tuition will be charged or retained.
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