Preschool Peas Program
Within our school, we strive to create a safe and nurturing place where each person (adult and child) is treated fairly and with respect. Our primary goal is for each child to have a positive early education experience in which she/he/they may gain the skills and confidence necessary to build friendships, work autonomously and collaboratively, and feel a sense of belonging. The emphasis is not on “school academics readiness,” but rather on fostering children’s social-emotional development, enabling them to learn to trust themselves, and helping them navigate healthy conflict resolution skills amongst their peers, a skill that will set them up for academic success. Parental support and engagement are important aspects of our preschool.
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How your child will benefit from this program:
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focus on art, nature and healthy conflict resolution skills
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Community building/Socialization and lots of fun play time
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Social Emotional skills and resiliency
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Arts/Crafts/Sensory Time
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Community Circle Time with movement and music
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Potty Training if needed
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Unstructured Play Time
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Outdoor time each day
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Meaningful friendships with peers and trusted adults
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How you will benefit from this program:
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Gain a sense of normalization
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Gain parenting tools and support
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Build your community
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Safe, authentic environment
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"Me Time" to recharge
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Meaningful friendships
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Set the foundation for connection and a healthy relationship with your child
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Schedule of the Day
Our program runs 9:00am-1:00pm from September- June. We are closed major holidays, Thanksgiving week, a week at Winter Holidays and a week at Spring Break. It is for children 3-5 years old. Parent participation is required.
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8:45 -- Parent Coach and Shift workers arrive
9:00 -- Drop off inside/Art/Free Play
9:30 -- Latest recommended Parent Departure
10:00 -- Circle Time
10:20 -- Snack and Bathroom Break
10:30 -- Community Snack
11:00 -- Outside Time
11:45 -- Wash hands and Bathroom Break
12:00 -- Lunch/Free Play
1:00 -- Pickup or stay for enrichments
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1:15-2pm Shazaam Enrichments (Mon/Wed)
1:00-3:00 Shazaam Stay and Play (Tue/Thurs)
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Monthly Costs
Families can choose between 2, 3, or 5 day schedules.
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2 Days (Tu/Th )
$288/mo
3 Days (MWF)
$408/mo
5 Days (M-F)
$640/mo
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Want more time away and less classroom committment?
2 Days (Tu/Th )
$320/mo
3 Days (MWF)
$456/mo
5 Days (M-F)
$720/mo
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Want to pay less and have more classroom time?
2 Days (Tu/Th )
$224/mo
3 Days (MWF)
$312/mo
5 Days (M-F)
$480/mo
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Co-op Responsibilities for All Families
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P.O.D. (parent on duty) shift work in the classroom
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Backup shifts
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Attend Monthly Parent Meeting
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Read No Bad KIds by Janet Lansbury
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Infant/Toddler CPR and First Aid Certification
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Background Checks for both parents
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Immunizations Records
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Snack Duty
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Fall and Spring Work Parties
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Leadership Roles:
President (Board of Directors)
Vice-President (Board of Directors)
Treasurer (Board of Directors)
Secretary (Board of Directors)
Social Chairs (Board of Directors)
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Parent Meetings
We have a monthly mandatory meeting. It is vital to building our community and provides an educational component.
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Goals:
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Build Community and Group Trust
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Monthly Kid check-ins
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Read No Bad Kids by Janet Lansbury
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Normalization and Support
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Skill Building/Toolkit