COME ONE! COME ALL!

We are settled into our new location. Now all we need are children!

An Open House has been scheduled for Saturday, January 26, 2013 from 9 - 11:30am in the preschool room of the Jermain Church at 601 5th Avenue, Watervliet, NY. The preschool entry is along the 6th STREET side of the church. There is a sign out front with our name on it. We welcome all families who are searching for a one-of-a-kind preschool experience. Our program is all about PLAY being the basis for early childhood learning. We are busy with exposing, exploring and experiencing the world through play. Included in our day are many arts and crafts projects, music, dramatic play, block building, science and computer fun. During all this playtime, we are focused on social interactions which foster appropriate communication with peers and adults, acceptable manners, and respect for others belongings, space and feelings. We get daily exercise outdoors with our very large play yard or, if inclement weather occurs, we are able to set up many pieces of gym equipment around the classroom.

Throughout the year, we follow a thematic plan which teaches the children about the world they live in. Some themes include an international flavor, since we have come from the RPI community where many International families have attended over the years. We are very inclusive when it comes to the holidays! We celebrate MANY holidays in December. Not only Christmas, but also Hanukkah, Ramadan, Diwali, Kwanzaa and even a little-known holiday called Tihar, celebrated in Nepal among other countries in that area of the world. Be sure to check out the Curriculum Pages along the tabs at the top of the Home Page to see activities used in our themes.

 We would also like to extend an invitation to all of our former families who can come and share your experience with any new prospective families. The best advertising we have is through word-of-mouth. If you come to say hello again and see our new space, please try to bring along a new family with you!

The room is ready. The program is ready. I am ready.

Are YOU ready?