Our Programs

Our Programs

Ages are as of September 1

2010-2011
Programs
Age Range Frequency
Maximum Class Size
/Teachers
Current Fees
Toddler/Guided
Learners
18 months to
32 months
One, two or three mornings per week

8:45am to
10:45am
8-10 children

2-3 teachers
1 morning
$600 annually

2 mornings
$1250 annually

3 mornings
$1450 annually
Independent Learners
2 years, 8 months
to
3 years, 8 months
Two or three mornings per week

8:45am to 11:15am
15 children

3 teachers
2 mornings
$1350 annually

3 mornings
$1575 annually
Pre-Kindergarten
3 years, 9 months

to 5+ years
Five mornings per week

8:45 am to 11:30 am

or Three to five afternoons per week

12:45pm to 3:30pm
18 children

3 teachers
3 afternoons
$1650 annually

4 afternoons
$1875 annually

5 mornings
$2200 annually

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Registration is ongoing. It's not too late!

* Payments are due by the 10th of each month beginning in August. Ten monthly payments are billed for the school year August thru May. The $50.00 registration fee is due at the time of registration. A $100 non-refundable deposit is required June 1 to hold your child's place --this will be applied to your monthly payments if you attend. Sibling discount--oldest child pays 100%, second child pays 90%, third child pays 80%.

Our Programs In Detail:

Toddler/Parent Program

We happily accept children in diapers!!

This class is designed with the parent/child relationship in mind. The intent of the program is to introduce families to preschool while sharing knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and activities for toddlers.

Objectives:

To maintain a healthy and safe environment for exploration in all areas of the arts and sciences
To promote positive self esteem by encouraging self help skills and the development of new language
To model socially acceptable conflict resolution skills
To develop trusting, loving bonds with adults in addition to parents
To encourage physical confidence by providing a variety of activities in the classroom and the Creative Movement Room
To offer support to families of toddlers through access to educational materials, workshops, monthly newsletters and parent-teacher conferences
To have fun with new friends

The toddler program offers a first experience away from home in the care of loving and competent adults. This low-key program provides a variety of fun and interesting experiences designed with age appropriate goals in mind. The classroom is arranged in learning centers with all materials within the reach of children. Learning takes place in every center of the room, in addition to 20 minutes of large motor activity in the Creative Movement Room. Parents can receive the support they need especially on the topics of sleep issues, eating habits, potty training and separation.

Guided Program

We happily accept children in diapers!

Objectives:

To maintain a healthy and safe environment for exploration in all areas of the arts and sciences
To promote positive self esteem by encouraging self help skills and the development of new language
To model socially acceptable conflict resolution skills
To develop trusting, loving bonds with adults in addition to parents
To encourage physical confidence by providing a variety of activities in the classroom and the Creative Movement Room
To offer support to families through access to educational materials, workshops, monthly newsletters and parent-teacher conferences
To stimulate interest in literacy by providing a print rich environment
To have fun with new friends

Independent Program

We happily accept children in diapers!

Objectives:

To present a healthy and safe environment for exploration in all areas of the arts and sciences
To promote positive self esteem by encouraging self help skills and new language development
To model socially acceptable conflict resolution skills
To develop trusting loving bonds with adults other than parents
To have fun with new friends
To stimulate interest in literacy by providing a print rich environment and opportunities to create literature
To encourage physical confidence by experiencing a variety of activities in the classroom and Creative Movement Room
To offer support to families through access to educational materials, workshops, monthly newsletters and parent-teacher conferences

Pre-Kindergarten Program

Objectives:

To prepare children for success in higher learning
To provide a variety of interesting materials to inspire creative art exploration
To provide opportunities to practice independence and self-control leading to quiet confidence and a love of learning
To model socially acceptable conflict resolution skills
To provide opportunities for hands-on exploration of science and math concepts
To stimulate interest in literacy by providing a print rich environment and opportunities to create literature
To encourage physical confidence by experiencing a variety of activities in the classroom and Creative Movement Room
To offer support to families through access to educational materials, workshops, monthly newsletters and parent-teacher conferences

Center For Early Learning Preschool

Offering quality preschool education for toddler through pre-kindergarten age children in Queensbury, Glens Falls, Warren, Washington, Saratoga Counties and surrounding communities in New York State since 1978.