Our Philosophy is to provide each child with a loving, non-competitive environment in which learning and exploring are encouraged.
Our program is based on sensori-motor activities designed to enhance each child's readiness for kindergarten. Activities include:
Readiness: Activities to develop small muscle skills and coordination through games, puzzles, manipulative toys, crayons, pencils, and scissors.
Music: Activities focus on rhythms, listening, responding to mood, and singing.
Art: Visual and tactile activities which provide opportunities to explore color, style, texture, and creativity.
Physical Fitness: Activities which stress large muscle development through games, exercise and play.
Listening: Activities aimed at developing discriminatory skill through stories, fingerplay, and rhymes.
Free Play: Combines all sensori-motor areas through dramatization, role-playing, and socialization, building self-convidence and appreciation for others.
Spiritual Values: Bible stories, Christian songs and prayers are an integral part of our program. The true meaning of Christmas, Easter, and Creation are taught.
Diagnostic speech and hearing screening and therapy is provided by the Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit.
Pre-Kindergarten Program
Children who will be four by September 1st are eligible for Pre-Kindergarten. Classes meet on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The morning session begins at 9:30 a.m. and concludes at 11:50 a.m. The afternoon session begins at 12:30 p.m. and concludes at 2:50 p.m. Tuition is $675 for the year. Class size is limited to 24 students.
Play Group Program
Children must be three years of age by September 1st and toilet trained to be eligible for our Play Group. Classes meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The morning class begins at 9:30 a.m. and ends at 11:25 a.m. The afternoon class starts at 12:00 p.m. and concludes at 1:55 p.m. Tuition is $585 for the year. Class size is limited to 12 children.
Our Staff
Teacher/Director:
Karen Angelo
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education, Slippery Rock University
Master's Degree in Professional Counseling, Geneva College
Assistants:
Patti Davis
Slippery Rock University & Penn State University
Kim Kostial
Associate's Degree in Education, Community College of Beaver County
Michelle Barbuto
Community College of Beaver County
