Welcome to Preschool!  Whether your child is joining us from the Toddler Room or new to our center, we are delighted to be a part of your child’s education.

The Preschool program is structured around learning centers.  More information about these centers is included in this packet.  We follow a weekly calendar as the children rotate every half-hour to the different learning centers.  We have Show and Tell Fridays.  Finally, there are extra activities that your child may participate in such as Gymnastics, Stretch-N-Grow, and swimming.

One of our goals in the Preschool Room is teaching your child to be independent.  This will be accomplished through tasks such as putting toys away, dressing themselves, and washing their hands.  Another main goal is socialization with other children.  We will work on listening to others, helping our friends, manners, following directions, taking turns, and group activities.

New parents often find the following information helpful:

o        Each child has a hanging file located near the door.  In it you will find billing statements, artwork, book order forms, parent letter, etc.  Please be sure to check this daily.

o        Each child has a storage box in the coatroom for a full extra set of clothing (spills and accidents do happen).  Please be sure to replace this outfit the next day.

o        It is very important to label everything you bring into the center with your child’s name.

o        It is helpful if you call us when your child will not be in attendance.

o        Be sure to read our “Parent Information Board” daily for new information.  We will also provide you with a weekly sheet in your child’s folder to let you know what your child did during the week.

o        Please bring in a blanket and a small pillow to be used during quiet time.  These items will need to be taken home each Friday for laundering.

o        Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather.  We will be going outside each day, weather permitting.  Don’t forget a coat, hat, gloves and boots.

o        Toys brought from home often get lost or broken, and for this reason we respectfully request that you do not bring any toys into the classroom from home.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to bring them to the teacher’s attention or to the attention of the Director at any time.