PHILOSOPHY:

 

We believe that a healthy self-concept is a child’s most valuable asset. Every aspect of our program is concerned with encouraging a child’s positive image of himself/herself.

 

We believe that young children learn best by doing. Our age appropriate curriculum is stimulating and is geared toward concrete, hands-on exploration. We encourage creative expression and independence. We believe that a child’s early experiences provide the foundation for a lifetime. Our program will provide experiences for a child to grow socially, emotionally, physically, intellectually, and spiritually. It is important for parents to understand that all children will receive Christian teaching as a part of this program through daily prayer, bible stories, and activities through reading and videos.

 

We structure our program and curriculum in order to achieve the following goals:

 

1.                   Reinforce Christian principles of sharing, caring, and loving.

2.                 Foster a positive self-concept in children.

3.                 Expose children to different ethnic cultures.

4.                 Encourage children to think, reason, and experiment.

5.                 Encourage independence.

6.                 Develop social skills.       

7.                 Encourage language development.

8.                 Enhance physical development and skills.

9.                 Encourage and demonstrate sound health, safety, and nutritional practices,

 

Our teachers facilitate a hands-on approach to learning by offering a variety of activities to stimulate interest through the use of age and developmentally appropriate materials as well as taking into consideration the individual needs of each child.

 

Our guidance policy is designed to foster a self-concept.   Consistency, redirection, problem solving skills and positive reinforcement are techniques used by our teachers. In learning how to get along with others, conflicts are expected and are viewed as a learning experience for young children. Corporal punishment is never used. Limitations and guidelines are explained simply and geared toward the appropriate age level. Children are encouraged to make natural and logical decisions requiring them to be responsible for their own behavior.

 

Children as young as 20 months of age are welcome to attend our Pre-School program. School age children are welcome to attend our before School and/or After School Program. There will be a two week trial period to determine if this is the best placement for your child. We require completed enrollment forms, medical information, emergency release and authorization, current annual medical statement completed by a physician, current immunization record (DHEC 1148 Form), and forms provided by the Department of Social Services on each child. The medical exam and immunization records are required within TWO WEEKS of enrollment or your child will not be able to attend school.

 

We operate Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Our doors open at 7:00 am. A late fee charge will be applied if your child is picked up after 6:00 p.m. Our program begins promptly at 8:15 am. Please have your child arrive no later than 8:15 am.

 

We will be closed the following days:

 

Please tune in to Channel 7 (WSPA-TV) or listen to WSPA radio 98.9 for announcements regarding school delays or closings.

 

Each child must bring a book bag to school daily. Personal belongings brought to school from home should be clearly marked with your child’s name. Sweaters, coats, lunch boxes, book bags, backpacks, blankets, pacifiers, etc., should be marked. We discourage toys brought to school unless requested by the teacher. Toys from home create problems unless they can be shared by the entire group. From time to time, we will provide experiences which permit the children to bring items from home. Skates, roller blades, and electronic games are not allowed at the Center or School.

 

Children in the Pre-Kindergarten program will wear the uniform adopted by the school. Regular clothing may be worn on half days of school. 

 

Children in the Pre-school program should wear simple, durable clothes that are comfortable, easy to care for, and allow the child to independently remove clothing for toilet use. Play is hard work and necessitates clothing that lends itself to running, climbing, painting, etc. All children must wear shoes while in school. We encourage tennis shoes (and socks) be worn in order to prevent possible accidents when running or playing. Please keep a complete change of clothes in your child’s book bag at all times in case of accidents or spills.

 

We provide a morning and afternoon snack. Please feed your child a nutritious breakfast before arriving so that it does not interfere with our daily schedule. Our program begins promptly at 8:15 am. Lunch is also included in your weekly tuition. All vegetarian meals follow the U.S.D.A. guidelines. Children may bring a nutritious lunch from home if you chose.

 

If anyone other than yourself or those listed on the Authorized Pick-Up form will be picking up your child, you must notify the teacher in writing. We will not release your child to an unknown person unless we have your permission. We will also ask to see a picture I.D. before releasing your child.

 

School hours for children in classes Pre-K and above are Monday through Thursday 8:15am-3:00pm and on Friday 8:15am-2:00pm. Your child will be sent to After School Care if not picked up by 3:15 pm Monday through Thursday or 2:15 pm on Fridays. Please be prompt when picking up your child. A late fee of $3.00 per every 5 minutes past 6:00 pm will be charged. This rate may be subject to change.

 

Children will be supervised at all times. There is at least one staff member at all times on the premises who is trained in CPR and first aid. A fire drill is practiced monthly. If a child is suspected of being a victim of child abuse or neglect, for the child’s well being, we are required by law to report it to the Department of Social Services.

 

We ask parents/guardians not to bring sick children to school. If your child was sick the night before (temperature, vomiting, diarrhea), do not bring the child to school the following morning. If your child is too sick to go outside, please make arrangements to keep him/her at home. When a child becomes ill during school he/she will be separated from the other children. The child’s parent or emergency contact person will be notified to come pick him/her up. In the event of a fever, we require that your child be “fever free” for 24 hours before returning (fever free means without fever reducing medication given to your child).

 

Children must be physically fit to attend our program. A child is not physically fit if he or she has symptoms of fever, diarrhea, vomiting, unknown rashes, conjunctivitis (pink eye), or other communicable illness that are contagious.

 

Medication can be administered to a child by the director or teacher. A medication form must be filled out, signed, and dated by the parent before medication will be administered.

 

We have Cyber Kids come in twice a month ($20.00 charge) which allows the children to be exposed to computers. We also have Spartanburg Gymnastics once a week ($20.00 charge) to teach your child gymnastics. We encourage everyone to participate in these services.

 

 

 

 

Two conferences will be scheduled each year for the Pre-K Class. Parents are welcome and encouraged to schedule conferences with the teacher and director any time there are questions or concerns. All other classes will have conferences as needed. Please make an appointment with the director.

 

We believe that every child in our program is a child with special needs at some time while in our care. Developmental delays and/or physical disabilities are not the only reasons for a child to have a special need. We include areas such as divorce, separation, death, or a new baby in the family as only some of the areas of special needs. We will work closely with the family to make the transition as smooth as possible from home to the center.

 

We are licensed with the Department of Social Services in the state of South Carolina and comply with all standards put forth by the Department.

 

Children are admitted regardless of race, color, creed, sex, nation origin, or religion.

 

 

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