An Early Learning Center
Our Goals
. To provide a warm, nurturing environment for children ages 5-10.
. To encourage and promote:
Self Esteem
Creativity
Problem Solving Skills
Healthy Exercise
Friendships
Communication Skills
Decision Making Skills Constructive Behavior
. To offer support for working parents by creating an extended family atmosphere.
MONDAY -FRIDAY
(throughout the school year)
7:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
ALSO AVAILABLE 7:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
. In-Service Days
. Conference Days
. Winter Break
. Spring Break
. Summer Vacation
STAFF INFORMATION
. Ratio: 1 staff member to 10 children.
. Professional~ qualified, experienced staff.
. Certified in CPR and First Aid; drilled in emergency & disaster procedures.
. Warm, caring and dedicated staff with low turn-over.
Special features
. Supervision and assistance with homework in our "Homework Club".
. Able to participate in Spring Valley School's after-school enrichment programs.
. Awesome snacks: fun, varied, nutritious and generously portioned.
. Field Trips: to the park with Kinders
. Movie Day on Friday afternoons
. Holiday parties & celebrations
. Monthly newsletter to ACW families
. Annual Carnival in April
. State licensed
DAILY SCHEDULE
· 7:00 a.m. Children are free to choose from selected games and activities. Self-direction encouraged.
· 11:30 a.m. Lunch with Kinders, story time, calendar directed project, quiet time.
· 1:15 p.m. Quiet time, may read books listen to stories on tape.
· 1:45 p.m. Free choice. Inside/outside activities.
· 2:35 p.m. Self-directed activity, prepare for snack.
· 3:15 p.m. Group time/sharing time.
· 3:30 p.m. Wash bands and have snack.
· 4:00 p.m. Quiet homework for children with Homework Contract. Second directed activity and/or play in/out.
· 5:00 p.m. Free choice of inside play.
· 5:30 p.m. Clean-up room together.
· 6:00 p.m. Free choice of quiet self-directed activity with games, books, etc…
INDOOR ACTIVITIES
. Art & craft projects
. Puzzles & manipulatives
. Individual & group board games
. Building blocks and Legos
. Dress up play
. Large selection of books to read
. Music.
. Science projects
. Quiet homework time
. Computer games
. Acts of Kindness check system
. Acts of Kindness student store
. Movie Day (Fridays only)
Outdoor activities
. Bicycling (holiday/summer only children bring their own bikes ~ helmets)
. Roller-skating, rollerblading and scooters (holiday/summer only, same equipment & helmet rule applies)
. Ball games
. Safe climbing equipment
. Bubbles; water play. Swimming (Summer only)
. Sand box play
Before and After School- Burlingame
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