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What ages, options & hours are available?

Monday through Friday 9:00 - 3:00.  Choose your days.  *Early drop at 7:30 &

Extended stay 3:00 - 6:00.  Ages 18 mos - 5 yrs (grouped 18 mos-2/2-3/4-5)

Half-day option available.  Age appropriate academics offered everyday!

 

What does your tuition include?

Palaestra; Early Drop Supplies; Special Programs; Insurance; Primary use of all gymnastics equipment and teaching aids, and lots of loving care and attention.

   
 

What is the average student-teacher ratio?

1 teacher to 10 students plus a floater

 

Qualifications of the staff include...

The Academics teacher has a degree in Early Child Development or Elementary Education.  Additional teachers are selected based on their expertise in individual areas and experience with preschoolers.

Preparing for Kindergarten...

We recommend 3 year olds attend a  minimum of 2 days per week, and 4 year olds a minimum of 3 days per week.

What does the curriculum include?

We adhere to developmentally appropriate practices - children learn while they play.  Weekly themes include activities that encourage positive self-concept; fine gross motor skill development; communication and readiness skills; music; art; dramatic play; social skills; science; math and multi-cultural activities.  Our curricular specialties include gymnastics, creative movement and music, and computer emphasis.

   
 

What are some of the special programs?

Meet your teacher - Ice cream social - Dress-up and Pumpkin Party - Christmas Morning Celebration - Valentines Candlelight Lunch - T-shirt Sales - School Pictures - Parent Participation Field Trips - Preschool Graduation

 

Does you schedule follow LISD closings?

We are closed Labor Day; Staff Development Day; Thanksgiving Day and the day after; LISD Christmas Break; LISD Spring Break; Memorial Day.  You may register for our day camps offered during LISD breaks.

   
 

What do I send with my child?

Please send a light snack, lunch and drink, as well as a nap mat.  Also include a complete change of clothes and diapers and wipes if needed.  Always send your child in clothes that allow for movement during gymnastics.

   

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