2011-2012
Our Learning Center Director will be working with area Kindergarten teachers to set up and work on goals throughout the school year to better prepare students for Kindergarten. We also follow the South Dakota Early Learning Guidelines when planning activities.
Our goal is to encourage parents to become involved, offer suggestions, and let us know of any questions they may have. Working together as a team is going to produce the best results for all parties involved.
Bible-based lessons are used as the central focus of all curriculum activities for all sessions. We will also be following the South Dakota Early Learning Guidelines as well to help your child get ready for Kindergarten.
We offer classes for children ages 3-4 years old on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:30 – 11:00 a.m. This class is designed for the younger children who will not be entering Kindergarten the following year. Our focus throughout the year is on sensory experiences, language, letter, number and shape recognition, as well as on beginning usage of these concepts.
We offer Pre-Kindergarten classes, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning from 8:30 – 11:00 a.m. This class is designed for children who will be entering Kindergarten the following year. Our focus throughout the year is on sensory experiences, language, numbers, pre-reading, and pre-writing concepts.
A $15 non-refundable registration fee is due when registered for enrollment.
Tuition is DUE the first school day of each month. Any payments made after the 10th will have a $5 per day late fee added for each day thereafter. If tuition is not paid before the 15th of the month, then you have chosen for your child not to attend preschool and the spot will be given to another child. Special circumstances will be dealt with on an as needed basis.
No refunds for days absent, vacations, etc. will be given unless it is for an extended period of time and prior arrangements have been made with Amanda Knutson.
$70 per month for Tuesday & Thursday Students (2 days per week)
$100 per month for Monday, Wednesday, & Friday Students (3 days per week)
Preschool Policies
Preschool will basically follow the West Central School District calendar throughout the school year with a few exceptions. These exceptions will be listed on the monthly preschool calendar if or when they may occur.
The preschoolers may go on several field trips (e.g. Apple Orchard, Fire Station, Dentist Office, etc.) during the school year. For most of these we will use teacher and/or parent volunteer vehicles. Parents/guardians wishing to chaperone will be asked to provide a copy of current driver’s license and proof of insurance.
Each month the preschool celebrates birthdays for all students having a birthday that month. Summer birthdays will be celebrated in May. No gift giving is permitted. If you wish to bring treats for your child’s birthday, please let us know.
We love to have visitors, just let us know ahead of time so we can plan to include them in our activities.
If your child shows any signs of illness, we would appreciate it if you would keep him/her home, especially with signs of fever or vomiting. If possible, please let us know if your child will be absent from school.
8:20 – 8:40 Arrival
8:40 – 8:55 Morning Message (Pledge of Allegiance, Attendance, Weather, Calendar, Show ‘N Tell and Prayer)
8:55 – 9:15 Bible Activity
9:15 – 9:35 Snack
9:35 – 10:00 Gross Motor Skills
10:00 – 10:20 Story Time
10:20 – 10:45 Fine Motor Skills
10:45 – 11:00 Closing Circle Time, Lord’s Prayer and Departure
Activities and schedules may vary as time permits. Not all preschoolers will work on the same objectives or activities at the same time. Each child is a unique individual with different levels of learning; therefore we alter our plans accordingly.
MONTHLY – Birthday Celebrations
OCTOBER – Costume Party
NOVEMBER – Thanksgiving Lunch with Parents
DECEMBER – *All School Christmas Program
JANUARY – Hot Chocolate with Dad
FEBRUARY – Valentine Exchange, Cake and Punch with Mom
MARCH – Green Day Surprise
APRIL – Easter Celebration
MAY – *All School Graduation Program
We have a Christmas Program and Graduation Program. All preschoolers will participate in both programs.