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Our curriculum is based on the book Creative Curriculum by Diane Twister Dodge. The curriculum is play-based, allowing children to learn through hands-on activities and learning centers. The curriculum areas include language, math, social studies, science, music and physical skills. The children learn a variety of  meal prayers through music.

Wednesdays are chapel days, led by the Reverend Julie Bryant, and include simple Bible stories and songs. The children participate in chapel by making simple arts and crafts to complement the story. 

A special summer program is planned each year which includes highlights such as pony rides, a petting zoo, reptile day, and many more activities that are fun and educational. A nominal fee covers the cost of these activities.

Two Year Old Program: Teacher / Child Ratio: 1 / 6
We do accept children in diapers. The staff and parents work in a combined cooperative effort to potty train the child. We place emphasis on language development and learning about the self and others. Other goals for this age group include feelings, communication, moving, doing and acquiring thinking skills.

Two & Half Year Old Program: Teacher / Child Ratio: 1 / 9
In this program, children are learning about their independence and build upon their use of communication and social skills. We use many different techniques to teach language in this group, including finger plays, songs, rhymes and games. Cognitive concepts include color recognition and shapes. Gross motor skills include catching, throwing and kicking balls, using trikes on the bike path, later hopping and jumping are added to the skills list. Fine motor development examples include cutting, playdough, fingerpainting and a variety of other materials to build the fine muscles. Social emotional skills include turn taking, learning patience, identifying feelings with words, and self-esteem building through positive interactions with peers.

Three Year Old Program: Teacher / Child Ratio: 2 /17
Pro-social goals such as cooperation and communication are taught using games and songs. Positive social behavior is emphasized, helping children respect themselves and others. Recognizing and naming feelings helps children to communicate more with others through language as opposed to aggressive actions. Cognitive development includes listening and speaking, problem solving, and games that foster mathematical and scientific skills. Gross motor skills include hopping and running, and a variety of movement activities and games. Fine muscle skills include cutting, lacing beads, drawing, and manipulate small objects using a variety of tools.

Four Year Old Prekindergarten Program: Teacher / Child Ratio: 1 / 11
The prekindergarten program follows standards set by the California Department of Education. Parents choose between five full or five half-day schedules. Teacher-directed large-group times are planned to foster many learning opportunities, including counting, phonics, language, cooking, mathematics, movement and sharing. Lesson plans are developed to ensure that each child interacts with the teacher and small groups. Social goals include achieving a sense of self and community, following rules, routines, and manners.  Goals for cognitive development include problem-solving skills and following directions, alphabet recognition, phonics, listening and speaking, prekindergarten reading and writing skills. Gross motor skills include hopping, skipping, leaping, galloping and balancing games. Fine muscle skills  include, tracing, cutting, sewing and a variety of other games to improve the finger muscles.

Amenities:

1. We are a year-round preschool and are closed on most legal holidays.
2. We provide toilet training in the 2- to 3-year-old classroom. The bathroom is located in the classroom. Baby toilet bowls are installed throughout the preschool, eliminating the need for step stools and potty chairs, and enhancing children’s safety and hygiene.
3. There are two spacious outdoor playgrounds with some of the latest playground equipment, including a mini-Mars space climber, outdoor benches, a stream and sandboxes.
4. There is a garden with planter boxes where the children plant and grow vegetables, fruits and flowers.
5. Daily hot lunches are provided by the Arcadia Unified School District and the preschool provides healthy snacks.
6. The food costs are included in the price of the tuition.
7. We provide individualized instruction based on a child’s needs.
8. We conduct formal parent / teacher conferences annually, or more often when needed.

Tuition and Fee Schedule (Effective September 1, 2009)

Monthly Tuition:

• Five Full Days: $730 / $780 (Child in Diapers)
• Three Full Days (Monday, Wednesday, Friday): $475 / $500 (Child in Diapers)
• Two Full Days (Tuesday, Thursday): $345 / $385 (Child in Diapers)
• Five Half Days (Mornings until 12:30 p.m.): $510 / $560 (Child in Diapers)

Initial Enrollment Costs:

• Application Fee: $50 (Nonrefundable)
• Registration Fee: $30 (per Trimester)
• Summer Program Fee: $47 (Due June 1)
• First Month’s Tuition: Depending on Program Selected
• Tuition Deposit: One-Half Month’s Cost of Designated Tuition

No adjustments in fees will be made for holidays or absences.