Open since 1968,
the preschool has always enjoyed an excellent reputation because of
its fine program and dedicated staff.
The program
is developmental, emphasizing growth in all areas: physical, emotional,
cognitive and spiritual. Young children learn best through first-hand
experiences. Our curriculum offers wide and varied experiences in art,
music, literature, the natural and physical sciences and community life.
It opens the door to new interests and enriches already existing ones.
It provides the children with a chance to work and play with others
and to practice those skills which make daily living more enjoyable.
We value parent participation, use of community resources and field
trips.
The following
classes are offered at New Day Preschool.
The two year old program focuses on the development of motor, social,
and cognitive skills. Climbing, running, throwing, coloring, writing:
all allow the child to practice motor skills. Social skills are learned
through waiting for a turn, sharing, following directions, and accepting
certain safety practices. Cognitive skills are strengthened through
block building, puzzle solving, listening to stories, sorting shapes,
etc. Children do not have to be toilet trained but must be two years
of age by July 31 preceding the start of the school year. Classes are
offered two or three days per week on Monday/Wednesday/Friday or Tuesday/Thursday. Staff/student
ratio is 1/6.
This fun and exciting program emphasizes motor and social skills as
well as counting, letter, color, and shape recognition. Children are
also introduced to the seasons and various holidays. Topics are covered
through a variety of small and large group activities such as circle
time, story time, arts and crafts, music and movement, dramatic play,
cooking, and field trips. Classes are offered Tuesday/Thursday or Monday/Wednesday/Friday.
Children must be toilet trained and 3 years old by September 1. Staff/student
ratio is 1/7.
This program emphasizes reading readiness, number concepts, motor skills,
music, art, history, and basic science. Units that relate to national
holidays add to the learning experience. This is accomplished through
circle time, centers, arts projects, singing, and play. Children must
be four years old by September 1. Classes are offered Monday/Wednesday/Friday.
Staff/student ratio is 1/9.
This is an educational program designed to prepare youngsters for kindergarten.
This curriculum emphasizes reading readiness, number concepts, fine
motor skills, music, art, history, and science. Children are taught
through center activities (math, language, art, etc.), circle time (story,
discussion, concepts of the day), and physical education (organized
games, playground). Children must be four years old by September 1. This
class is five days per week, Monday through Friday. Staff/student ratio
is 1/8.